Henry Petroski

Publications

Books

  1. Henry Petroski, To Forgive Design: Understanding Failure (2012), Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press.
  2. Henry Petroski, An Engineer's Alphabet: Gleanings from the Softer Side of a Profession (2011), New York: Cambridge University Press.
  3. Henry Petroski, The Essential Engineer: Why Science Alone Will Not Solve Our Global Problems (2010), New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
  4. Henry Petroski, The Toothpick: Technology and Culture (2007), New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
  5. Henry Petroski, Success through Failure: The Paradox of Design (2006), Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press.
  6. Henry Petroski, Pushing the Limits: New Adventures in Engineering (2005), New York: Vintage Books.
  7. Henry Petroski, Small Things Considered: Why There Is No Perfect Design (2004), New York: Vintage Books.
  8. Henry Petroski, Paperboy: Confessions of a Future Engineer (2003), New York: Vintage Books.
  9. Henry Petroski, The Book on the Bookshelf (2000), New York: Vintage Books.
  10. Henry Petroski, Remaking the World: Adventures in Engineering (1998), New York: Vintage Books.
  11. Henry Petroski, Invention by Design: How Engineers Get from Thought to Thing (1996), Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press.
  12. Henry Petroski, Engineers of Dreams: Great Bridge Builders and the Spanning of America (1995), New York: Vintage Books.
  13. Henry Petroski, Design Paradigms. Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering. (1994), New York: Cambridge University Press.
  14. Henry Petroski, The Evolution of Useful Things (1994), New York: Vintage Books.
  15. Henry Petroski, To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design (1992), New York: Vintage Books.
  16. Henry Petroski, The Pencil: A History of Design and Circumstance3 (1992), New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Papers Published

  1. Petroski, H., Vitruvius's auger and Galileo's bones. Paradigms of limits to size in design, Journal of Mechanical Design - Transactions of the ASME, vol 114 no. 1 (1992), pp. 23 - 28 [abs].
  2. Ojdrovic, R.P. and Petroski, H.J., Weight functions from multiple reference states and crack profile derivatives, Eng. Fract. Mech. (UK), vol 39 no. 1 (1991), pp. 105 - 11 [0013-7944(91)90026-W] [abs].
  3. Ojdrovic, R.P. and Petroski, H.J., Process zone analysis for the single-edge notched specimen. I. Process zone size and crack profile, Int. J. Fract. (Netherlands), vol 49 no. 1 (1991), pp. 1 - 16 [abs].
  4. Ojdrovic, R.P. and Petroski, H.J., Process zone analysis for the single-edge notched specimen. II. Process zone growth and crack propagation, Int. J. Fract. (Netherlands), vol 49 no. 1 (1991), pp. 17 - 28 [abs].
  5. Petroski, H. J. and Ojdrovic, R. P., CONCRETE CYLINDER: STRESS ANALYSIS AND FAILURE MODES., International Journal of Fracture, vol 34 no. 4 (1987), pp. 263 - 279 [abs].
  6. Ojdrovic, R. P. and Stojimirovic, A. L. and Petroski, H. J., EFFECT OF AGE ON SPLITTING TENSILE STRENGTH AND FRACTURE RESISTANCE OF CONCRETE., Cement and Concrete Research, vol 17 no. 1 (1987), pp. 70 - 76 [0008-8846(87)90060-3] [abs].
  7. Petroski, H., DESIGN AS OBVIATING FAILURE. (1987), pp. 49 - 53 [abs].
  8. Petroski, H., Successful design as failure analysis, COMPASS '87 - Computer Assurance. Computer Systems Integrity: Process Security and Software Safety (Cat. No.87TH0196-6) (1987), pp. 46 - 8 [abs].
  9. Petroski, H., ON THE FRACTURE OF PENCIL POINTS., Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions ASME, vol 54 no. 3 (1987), pp. 730 - 733 [abs].
  10. Moseley, M.D. and Ojdrovic, R.P. and Petroski, H.J., Influence of aggregate size on fracture toughness of concrete, Theor. Appl. Fract. Mech. (Netherlands), vol 7 no. 3 (1987), pp. 207 - 10 [0167-8442(87)90038-3] [abs].
  11. Chang, H. -Y. and Petroski, H. J., ON DETECTING A CRACK BY TAPPING A BEAM., International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, vol 22 no. 1 (1986), pp. 41 - 55 [0308-0161(86)90043-8] [abs].
  12. Petroski, H. J., SIMPLE MODELS FOR THE STABILITY OF A CRACK IN A CANTILEVER BEAM SUBJECT TO IMPACT., Engineering Fracture Mechanics, vol 21 no. 2 (1985), pp. 377 - 381 [0013-7944(85)90025-6] [abs].
  13. Kumar, S. and Petroski, H. J., PLASTIC RESPONSE TO IMPACT OF A SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM WITH A STABLE CRACK., International Journal of Impact Engineering, vol 3 no. 1 (1985), pp. 27 - 40 [0734-743X(85)90023-5] [abs].
  14. Petroski, H. J., PLASTIC RESPONSE TO IMPACT OF BEAMS WITH CRACKS: SIMPLE MODELS FOR CRACKED PIPING., Transactions of the International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, vol G (1985), pp. 233 - 237 [abs].
  15. Petroski, H. J. and Verma, A., PLASTIC RESPONSE OF CANTILEVERS WITH STABLE CRACKS., Journal of Engineering Mechanics, vol 111 no. 7 (1985), pp. 839 - 853 [abs].
  16. Ojdrovic, R. and Petroski, H.J., The cracked Brazilian specimen for fracture toughness testing of concrete, Int. J. Fract. (Netherlands), vol 27 no. 3-4 (1985), pp. 75 - 80 [abs].
  17. Petroski, H. J., STABILITY OF A CRACK IN A CANTILEVER BEAM UNDERGOING LARGE PLASTIC DEFORMATION AFTER IMPACT., International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, vol 16 no. 4 (1984), pp. 285 - 298 [0308-0161(84)90019-X] [abs].
  18. Petroski, H. J., DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR OF STRESS-INTENSITY FACTORS FOR VIBRATING CYLINDERS WITH AXIAL CRACKS., Res Mechanica: International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Materials Science, vol 11 no. 4 (1984), pp. 295 - 302 [abs].
  19. Petroski, H.J., Dynamic behavior of stress-intensity factors for vibrating cylinders with axial cracks, Res Mech. (UK), vol 11 no. 4 (1984), pp. 295 - 302 [abs].
  20. Petroski, H. J., ON THE CRACKED BELL., Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol 96 no. 4 (1984), pp. 485 - 493 [0022-460X(84)90635-7] [abs].
  21. Petroski, H. J., PERMANENT DEFORMATION OF A CRACKED CANTILEVER STRUCK TRANSVERSELY AT ITS TIP., Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions ASME, vol 51 no. 2 (1984), pp. 329 - 334 [abs].
  22. Petroski, H.J., Size effects in fracture mechanics implications for fast reactor subassembly analysis and safety, Theor. Appl. Fract. Mech. (Netherlands), vol 1 no. 1 (1984), pp. 95 - 102 [0167-8442(84)90023-5] [abs].
  23. Petroski, H.J. and Sato, H., Comments on `Free vibration of beams with abrupt changes in cross-section' [and reply], J. Sound Vib. (UK), vol 93 no. 1 (1984), pp. 157 - 9 [0022-460X(84)90356-0] [abs].
  24. Petroski, H. J., STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS OF PIPING WITH STABLE CRACKS: SOME SIMPLE MODELS., International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, vol 13 no. 1 (1983), pp. 1 - 18 [0308-0161(83)90046-7] [abs].
  25. Petroski, H. J. and Verma, A., ON THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF DUCTILE PIPING CONTAINING STABLE CRACKS., Transactions of the International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (1983), pp. 8 - [abs].
  26. Petroski, H. J., SIMPLE STATIC AND DYNAMIC MODELS FOR THE CRACKED ELASTIC BEAM., International Journal of Fracture, vol 17 no. 4 (1981), pp. 71-76 - [BF00036201] [abs].
  27. Petroski, H. J., STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS AND INTEGRITY OF FAST REACTOR PIPING CONTAINING CRACKS., Transactions of the International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (1981), pp. 6 -.
  28. Petroski, H.J. and Glazik, J.L., Jr., Effects of cracks on the response of circular cylindrical shells, Nucl. Technol. (USA), vol 51 no. 3 (1980), pp. 303 - 16 [abs].
  29. Glazik, J.L., Jr. and Petroski, H.J., The dynamic response of cracked fast reactor subassembly ducts, Nucl. Technol. (USA), vol 51 no. 3 (1980), pp. 317 - 31 [abs].
  30. Petroski, H. J. and Glazik, J. L. and Achenbach, J. D., CONSTRUCTION OF A DYNAMIC WEIGHT FUNCTION FROM A FINITE-ELEMENT SOLUTION FOR A CRACKED BEAM., Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions ASME, vol 47 no. 1 (1980), pp. 51 - 56 [abs].
  31. Petroski, H.J. and Glazik, J.L., Jr., The response of cracked cylindrical shells, Trans. ASME, J. Appl. Mech. (USA), vol 47 no. 2 (1980), pp. 444 - 6 [abs].
  32. Glazik, J.L., Jr. and Petroski, H.J., [Fast reactor safety] The response of cracked hexagonal subassembly ducts to impact loading, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. (USA), vol 32 (1979), pp. 511 - 12 [abs].
  33. Petroski, H. J. and Glazik, J. L., VIBRATION RESPONSE OF CRACKED CYLINDRICAL COMPONENTS OF FAST REACTORS., Proceedings - IEEE Region 6 Conference (1979), pp. 324 - 333 [abs].
  34. Petroski, H. J., DUGDALE PLASTIC ZONE SIZES FOR EDGE CRACKS., International Journal of Fracture, vol 15 no. 3 (1979), pp. 217 - 230 [abs].
  35. Petroski, H. J., DUGDALE PLASTIC ZONE SIZES FOR EDGE CRACKS., American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Paper) no. 78-PVP-98 (1978), pp. 9 - [abs].
  36. Petroski, H. J. and Achenbach, J. D., COMPUTATION OF THE WEIGHT FUNCTION FROM A STRESS INTENSITY FACTORY., Engineering Fracture Mechanics, vol 10 no. 2 (1978), pp. 257 - 266 [0013-7944(78)90009-7] [abs].
  37. Petroski, H.J. and Glazik, J.L., Effects of cracks in irradiation-embrittled hexagonal subassembly ducts, Nucl. Eng. Des. (Netherlands), vol 49 no. 1-2 (1978), pp. 51 - 68 [0029-5493(78)90051-1] [abs].
  38. Petroski, H.J., Elastic-plastic analysis of pressurized ducts with rounded corners, Nucl. Technol. (USA), vol 35 no. 3 (1977), pp. 671 et seq - [abs].
  39. Petroski, H. J. and Achenbach, J. D., COMPUTATION OF THE WEIGHT FUNCTION FROM A STRESS INTENSITY FACTOR. (1977), pp. 28 - [abs].
  40. Petroski, H.J., Cracked hexagonal ducts [LMFBR safety], Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. (USA), vol 26 (1977), pp. 215 - [abs].
  41. Petroski, H. J., ELASTIC-PLASTIC ANALYSIS OF PRESSURIZED DUCTS WITH ROUNDED CORNERS., Nuclear Technology, vol 35 no. 3 (1977), pp. - [abs].
  42. Hill, C.D. and Petroski, H.J., Superposition of finite deformations in Mooney-Rivlin materials, J. Elast. (Netherlands), vol 7 no. 2 (1977), pp. 113 - 23 [BF00041086] [abs].
  43. Petroski, H.J., Dugdale plastic zone sizes for edge cracks, Int. J. Fract. (Netherlands), vol 15 no. 3 (1975), pp. 217 - 30 [abs].
  44. Petroski, H.J., On the finite torsion and radial heating of thermoelastic cylinders, Int. J. Solids Struct. (UK), vol 11 no. 6 (1975), pp. 741 - 9 [0020-7683(75)90024-4] [abs].
  45. Petroski, H.J., Departures from Fourier's Law, Z. Angew. Math. Phys. (Switzerland), vol 26 no. 1 (1975), pp. 119 - 24 [abs].
  46. Petroski, H.J., On the use of incomplete constitutive information in thermoelasticity, Arch. Ration. Mech. Anal. (West Germany), vol 53 no. 3 (1974), pp. 229 - 45 [abs].
  47. Petroski, H.J., Thermomechanical states with controllable invariant relations, Arch. Ration. Mech. Anal. (West Germany), vol 56 no. 4 (1974), pp. 294 - 309 [abs].
  48. Petroski, H.J., On controllable heat flux fields and the determination of temperature-dependent thermal conductivities, Q. Appl. Math. (USA), vol 31 no. 3 (1973), pp. 313 - 19 [abs].
  49. Petroski, H.J., Mathematics in continuum mechanics, Int. J. Math. Educ. Sci. Technol. (UK), vol 4 no. 3 (1973), pp. 227 - 31 [abs].
  50. Petroski, H.J., On sphering thermoelastic annuli, Arch. Mech. Stosow. (Poland), vol 24 no. 4 (1972), pp. 547 - 54 [abs].
  51. Petroski, H.J. and Stern, M., On the approximation of the thermal conductivity of rigid heat conductors as a Cauchy problem, Z. Angew. Math. Phys. (Switzerland), vol 23 no. 2 (1972), pp. 270 - 6 [abs].
  52. Petroski, H.J. and Carlson, D.E., Some exact solutions to the equations of nonlinear thermoelasticity, Trans. ASME, E, J. Appl. Mech. (USA), vol 37 no. 4 (1970), pp. 1151 - 4 [abs].
  53. Petroski, H.J., On characterizing rigid heat conductors, Z. Angew. Math. Phys. (Switzerland), vol 21 no. 6 (1970), pp. 1085 - 7 [abs].
  54. Petroski, H.J. and Carlson, D.E., Controllable states of rigid heat conductors, Zeitschrift fur Angewandte Mathematik und Physik, vol 19 no. 2 (1968), pp. 372 - 376 [abs].
  55. Chen, D.D. and Petroski, H.J., Controllable states of elastic heat conductors obeying a Fourier law, Int. J. Eng. Sci. (UK), vol 13 no. 9-10 (0), pp. 799 - 814 [0020-7225(75)90081-6] [abs].
  56. Petroski, H.J., Worst-case cracks in ductile cantilevers struck transversely at the tip, Int. J. Fract. (Netherlands), vol 26 no. 1 (0), pp. 29 - 31 [abs].