NYSSPE’s Engineer of the week features Gustave Eiffel, born on December 15, 1832 in Dijon, Côte-d’Or, France. He was a civil engineer and architect. During his time, Gustave was involved in various bridges for the French railway network.
In his early career, Eiffel specialized in metal construction. One of his first projects was brought to him in 1858 when he oversaw the building of the iron bridge at Bordeaux in France. Eiffel is best known for the design of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France which began in 1887. This complex tower with a unique design is admired by the Parisians and many tourists that visit to see the structure.
After Eiffel decided to retire, he researched meteorology and aerodynamics. This interest was sparked by the previous challenges he ran into with wind force effects on the structures he built. Eiffel passed away on December 27, 1923. His life can be remembered as one of great influence.
Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustave_Eiffel
Photo Reference: http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/portrait-of-the-french-engineer-gustave-eiffel-1890s-news-photo/141551141
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Note: NYSSPE facilitates posting on this blog, but the views and accounts expressed herein are those of the author(s) and not the views or accounts of NYSSPE, its officers or directors whose views and accounts may or may not be similar or identical. NYSSPE, its officers and directors do not express any opinion regarding any product or service by virtue of reference to such product or service in this blog.
Leave a Reply