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The new science of strong materials : or, why you don't fall through the floor

by James Edward Gordon, Philip Ball

This work examines the physical and chemical properties of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, and wood. It analyses how the structural qualities of these substances influence engineering decisions and the construction of infrastructure.

Accession 13834 ISBN 9780691180984 Publisher Princeton University Press
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