Top 5 engineering books to read
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Trapped Under The Sea
A different style of writing, in the sense that it is more narrative than instructional, this book still gives an intense glimpse into the world of engineering
Structures Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down
The book by JE Gordon explains how everything around us, like bridges and buildings, stays together. It uses humour and easy-to-understand examples
To Engineer Is Human
Henry Petroski dishes out a collection of case studies that delve into fundamental concepts of progress and perfection
Built
The author of this book, Roma Agrawal, explores how buildings are made, how they stay up, and how bridges span great distances
The Existential Pleasures Of Engineering
In this book, author Samuel Florman explores how engineers think and feel about their work
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