A recent article about Janbu, 50 Intense Years. It is in Norwegian.
(1914 – 2001) He is the one who explained the effective stresses and pore pressures and the meaning of a total stress analysis in unmistakable terms.
(1902 – 1981) Read about Why is it called the “A” Line?
(1736 – 1806) He just needed the lateral earth pressures, among other things …
Charles Coulomb worked on applied mechanics but he is best known for his work on electricity and magnetism.
Dr. Jorj O. Osterberg, inventor of the Osterberg Cell or “O-Cell” used for drilled shaft load tests has passed away at the age of 93 on June 1, 2008.
Dr. Reese is perhaps best know in the industry as the co-author, along with the late Dr. Michael O’Neill (one of his former students), of the 1999 FHWA Manual entitled “Drilled Shafts: Construction Procedures and Design Methods”.
(1921 – 1996) Sowers enjoyed a dual role throughout his career and was renowned internationally both as an engineer’s engineer and distinguished educator.
(1921 – 1997) Professor Gerald A. Leonards was born on April, 29, 1921 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Dr. Mesri is the recipient of the Ralph B. Peck Professorship in Civil Engineering.