The New Science of Strong Materials: Or Why You Don't Fall through the Floor (Princeton Science Library)
Using the everyday puzzle of why you do not fall through the floor, James Edward Gordon explores the science of strong materials. The book connects familiar structural experiences with the principles that explain how materials bear forces, offering a focused introduction to the subject.
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The New Science of Strong Materials examines the science behind materials that support structures and withstand forces.
Its central question—why you do not fall through the floor—connects everyday experience with the principles of material strength.
James Edward Gordon presents a focused exploration of strong materials and the ideas used to understand their behavior.
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