Publications [#268092] of Henry Petroski

Papers Published

1. Petroski, H, Failure as a unifying theme in design, Design Studies, vol. 10 no. 4 (January, 1989), pp. 214-218, Elsevier BV, ISSN 0142-694X [doi]
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   Abstract:
   The concept of failure, which plays a central role in successful design, is viewed as a unifying principle of the whole design process. This idea is elaborated upon and illustrated for the problem of designing a hypothetical bridge, which is presented as a paradigm. Brief case studies of some real bridges are employed to reinforce the argument, and the danger of designing by emulating success are cautioned against. © 1989.