Shape and Structure, from Engineering to Nature (Paperback)

Adrian Bejan

ISBN 10: 0521793882 / ISBN 13: 9780521793889

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000

Beschreibung

Paperback. Seemingly universal geometric forms unite the flow systems of engineering and nature. For example, tree-shaped flows can be seen in computers, lungs, dendritic crystals, urban street patterns, and communication links. In this groundbreaking book, Adrian Bejan considers the design and optimization of engineered systems and discovers a deterministic principle of the generation of geometric form in natural systems. Shape and structure spring from the struggle for better performance in both engineering and nature. This idea is the basis of the new constructal theory: the objective and constraints principle used in engineering is the same mechanism from which the geometry in natural flow systems emerges. From heat exchangers to river channels, the book draws many parallels between the engineered and the natural world. Among the topics covered are mechanical structure, thermal structure, heat trees, ducts and rivers, turbulent structure, and structure in transportation and economics. The numerous illustrations, examples, and homework problems in every chapter make this an ideal text for engineering design courses.Its provocative ideas will also appeal to a broad range of readers in engineering, natural sciences, economics, and business. Explores the similarities between shape and structure in engineered and natural systems. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780521793889

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Shape and Structure, from Engineering to Nature (Paperback)
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2000
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0521793882
• ISBN-13: 9780521793889
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: 1. Auflage
• Zustand: new

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Inhaltsangabe

In this groundbreaking 2000 book, Adrian Bejan shows that shape and structure spring from the struggle for better performance in both engineering and nature and that the same objectives and constraints principle applies. From heat exchangers to river channels, the book draws many parallels between the engineered and the natural world.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.