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The new science of strong materials, or, Why you don't fall through the floor / J.E. Gordon.
By: Gordon, J. E. (James Edward)
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BookSeries: Pelican originals: Publisher: Harmondsworth : Penguin, 1976Edition: 2nd ed.Description: 287p,[16]p of plates : ill ; 18cm + pbk.ISBN: 0140209204 .Subject(s): MaterialsDDC classification: 620.11
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Store Item | 620.11 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00048069 |
Total holds: 0
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Why isn't wood weaker that it is? Why isn't steel stronger? Why does glass sometimes shatter and sometimes bend like spring? Why do ships break in half? What is a liquid and is treacle one?
Bibliography: p.280-281. - Includes index.