When we survey the landscape around us, we are continually
reminded of the efforts and creative genius of engineers - whether in the form
of a new road bridge, an opera house, a town centre development, an airport
or perhaps more in the public focus, major projects such as the Channel Tunnel.
Perhaps we take the contribution of engineers to society rather for granted
but fortunately for us, there are those who commit themselves to this avenue
of public service.
This book gathers together contributions from 30 engineers (UK and overseas)
who have influenced civil engineering in recent times. They were invited to
write about their career and what encouraged them to follow this path; who inspired
them; what they found of interest; what fundamental principles they learned
and carried with them - and much more. The result is a fascinating accumulation
of anecdotes, helpful advice and wisdom.
As such the book will appeal to anyone in the industry but especially to young
people who may be considering pursuing a career in this profession with its
endless fascination, challenge and intellectual reward.
What
the reviews say:
'... this humble but
inspiring book ...' '... the wonderfully human tone of the contributions ...'
'... this book is highly recommended: engineers, teachers and students can learn
from it'.
Cement and Concrete Research
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'A rare exercise in
engineering autobiography ... the book is a collection of essays by 30 men who
have acquired enviable reputations in the field'.
New Civil Engineer |
'Contributors
have taken different approaches, ranging from the philosophical, through resumés
of their careers to describing a particular pivotal job'.
The Structural Engineer |
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Contributors
include:
D.
Quinion;
P. Campbell;
Dr. G. Idorn;
R.J.M. Sutherland;
Sir N. Simms;
Dr. F. Leonhardt;
C. Brown;
M. Woolley;
Lord Howie;
Dr. A. Flint;
M. Tomlinson;
Professor K. Kordina;
P. Head;
Dr. G. Somerville;
Professor K. Ono;
T. Smith;
D. Dennington;
Dr. J. Armstrong;
B. Simpson;
Sir Alan Harris;
Dr. S. Thorburn;
Professor P. Hewlett;
A. Goldstein;
Dr. M. Brainov;
Dr. J. Chapman;
S. Tietz;
B.L. Hurst;
Sir Jack Zunz.
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