Understanding Systems: A Grand Challenge for 21st Century Engineering

by Jamshid Ghaboussi, Michael F. Insana, Michael F Insana

Book Overview

Our book presents a unique and original viewpoint on natural and engineered systems. The authors' goal is to propose and explain core principles that govern the formation and function of simple and complex systems. Examples are drawn from a broad range of topics from common materials and manufactured structures to the behavior of cells, organisms and socio-economic organizations. We provide a technical discussion of key engineering principles without...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9813225955
• ISBN13: 9789813225954
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"