Robert H. Scanlan
Robert H. Scanlan | |
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Born | 1914 Chicago |
Died | May 27, 2001 Lawrenceville, New Jersey |
Nationality | American |
Education | Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Mathematics (University of Chicago) Doctorate in Mathematics and Physics (MIT), Doctorate in Mechanics (Sorbonne) |
Occupation | Engineer |
Spouse | Elizabeth Scanlan |
Children | Kate, Jean, Robert, Glenn |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Aeronautical and Civil Engineering |
Institutions | American Society of Civil Engineers, American Academy of Mechanics, National Academy of Engineering |
Significant advance | Analysis of bridge aerodynamics using flutter derivatives |
Awards | James Croes Medal Nathan Newmark Medal Theodore von Karman Medal (2000) Wellington Prize |
Robert H. Scanlan (1914-2001) was an American civil and aeronautical engineer who came to be widely recognized as a leader in the analysis of wind effects on large structures.
Early career
Robert Scanlan was born in Chicago in 1914. He attended the
Scanlan eventually travelled to France, where he studied at the
Later career
After his time in France, Scanlan came back to the U.S. and accepted a job at
Robert Scanlan died at the age of 86 on May 27, 2001, in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. His death was attributed to heart failure.[3]
Contributions to Bridge Aerodynamics
Some of Robert Scanlan's most important contributions in the field of engineering were in the area of bridge
Awards, honors, and memberships
Scanlan was a well-respected engineer and was awarded many honors during his life. These included the James Croes Medal, the Nathan Newmark Medal, the von Karmen Medal, and the Wellington Prize of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Scanlan was active in the ASCE, of which he was an honorary member, and his other affiliations included the American Academy of Mechanics and the National Academy of Engineering.[1] As a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University, Scanlan was given the title of Homewood Professor, an honor awarded to distinguished members of the faculty who are not tenured.[3] Following his death, the ASCE established the Robert H. Scanlan Medal, which is awarded annually to a person who has made significant contributions in the field of engineering mechanics.[4]
Family
At the time of his death in 2001, Scanlan's family included his wife Elizabeth, his daughters Kate and Jean, his sons Robert and Glenn, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Jones, Nicholas P. "Professor Robert H. Scanlan 1914-2001". Johns Hopkins University. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ a b Chen, Xinzhong; Kareem, Ahsan; Haan, Fred. "A Tribute to Robert H. Scanlan" (PDF). University of Notre Dame. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ a b c d Sneiderman, Phil (2001-06-11). "Obituary: Wind Engineering Expert Robert H. Scanlan Dies at 86". The Gazette Online, VOL. 30, NO. 37. Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ "The Robert H. Scanlan Medal". American Society of Civil Engineers. Archived from the original on 2006-03-04. Retrieved 2009-03-17.