More than 850 individuals partly forgotten by name, but sometimes found in historical writings, together with many well known or recently deceased persons are presented in terms of bio-data, short career highlights, main advances made to the profession with a short biography of the main writings. If avialable the portret is also added. Hydraulicians in Europe, volume 2 is a continuation of the first volume, both in outline as also in coverage and pagination. Volumes 1 and 2 include more than 1500 biographies.
More than 850 individuals partly forgotten by name, but sometimes found in historical writings, together with many well known or recently deceased per...
This book provides 1-page short biographies of scientists and engineers having worked in the areas of hydraulic engineering and fluid dynamics in the USA. On each page, a notable individual is highlighted by: (1) Exact dates and locations of birth and death; (2) Educational and professional details, including also awards received; (3) Reasons for inclusion in the book by highlighting key publications; (4) Short bibliography including both individual s own, and source literature such as Who s Who details, or origination details of the portrait; (5) In most cases, an illustrative portrait or...
This book provides 1-page short biographies of scientists and engineers having worked in the areas of hydraulic engineering and fluid dynamics in t...
