Henry Petroski, a renowned engineer and author, passed away on June 14 at the age of 81. Throughout his career, Petroski examined the concepts of engineering and failure in his books, lectures, and articles. He coined the phrase “form follows failure” to emphasize the importance of learning from past mistakes. One of his notable works, “To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design,” explored disastrous design failures such as the collapse of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel skywalks and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Petroski believed that failure was integral to engineering, as it allows engineers to understand how things break and ultimately improve their designs. In addition to large structures, he also analyzed everyday objects like pencils and toothpicks, highlighting the intersection of engineering and technology. Petroski’s unique approach to engineering made him a respected figure in the field, and he will be remembered for his contributions to understanding the role of failure in successful design.
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