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Summary
J. E. Gordon explains structural engineering in language intended for a general reader. Examples range from suspension bridges and dams to skyscrapers, clothing and animals. He shows how basic engineering principles help explain why a structure holds together or gives way, making the subject accessible through familiar objects and lively prose.
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Useful for founders working with physical products who want an accessible introduction to structural design. The examples give you a way to ask why a shape or material works and what forces its design must accommodate.