02-04-2011, 06:01 AM
I would like to add some of the prominent scientist & engineer that is known for his/her works that to some extent still in use today.
1. Louis Henri Navier: arguably the father of structural mechanics. Famous for his 3 principle: Equilibrium, compatibility and stress-strain relation.
2. Joseph Monier : Develop RC bending theory based on Navier 3 principle
3. Ray Clough and Edward Wilson: Teacher and Student, their collaboration in the early development of frame and finite element computer analysis without doubt shape today's world of structural engineering
4. William H Wittrick and Fred W Williams: Their famous " Wittrick-Williams Algorithm" probably is the first exact algorithm for vibration analysis of continuous system.
5. Firtz Leonhard : Pioneer of the modern cable stayed bridge
6. William Brown: Pioneer in aerofoil shape deck to increase aerodynamic stability
7. Jean Muller: Pioneer in match casting technology for segmental concrete box girder
8. Eugene Freyssinet and TY Lin: The former is pioneer of prestressed concrete, the later is probably the fanatic :)
9. Ludwig Prandtl, Theodore von Karman, Theodore Theodorsen and Werner Von Braun: The first one arguably the father of modern fluid mechanics, the second is the father of aerodynamics, the third is probably famous for his work in flutter theory that leads to a nightmare for today's aerodynamicist :D, the last is the rocket engineer that sent us to the moon.
10. Francis Wenham and John Browning: Collaborate to build probably the world first's wind tunnel
1. Louis Henri Navier: arguably the father of structural mechanics. Famous for his 3 principle: Equilibrium, compatibility and stress-strain relation.
2. Joseph Monier : Develop RC bending theory based on Navier 3 principle
3. Ray Clough and Edward Wilson: Teacher and Student, their collaboration in the early development of frame and finite element computer analysis without doubt shape today's world of structural engineering
4. William H Wittrick and Fred W Williams: Their famous " Wittrick-Williams Algorithm" probably is the first exact algorithm for vibration analysis of continuous system.
5. Firtz Leonhard : Pioneer of the modern cable stayed bridge
6. William Brown: Pioneer in aerofoil shape deck to increase aerodynamic stability
7. Jean Muller: Pioneer in match casting technology for segmental concrete box girder
8. Eugene Freyssinet and TY Lin: The former is pioneer of prestressed concrete, the later is probably the fanatic :)
9. Ludwig Prandtl, Theodore von Karman, Theodore Theodorsen and Werner Von Braun: The first one arguably the father of modern fluid mechanics, the second is the father of aerodynamics, the third is probably famous for his work in flutter theory that leads to a nightmare for today's aerodynamicist :D, the last is the rocket engineer that sent us to the moon.
10. Francis Wenham and John Browning: Collaborate to build probably the world first's wind tunnel