Sir Alan Harris

Synopsis: Sir Alan Harris, in conversation with Mark Whitby of Whitby & Bird, talks about his education and work experience; wartime experience; Mulberry harbours, working in France with Eugene Freysinnet, the pioneer of pre-stressed concrete; his own practice. An acknowledged master of pre-stressed concrete, his work includes bridges, transport structures, system schools and nuclear pressure vessels. As Professor of Civil and Structural Engineering at Imperial College, his work advanced pre-stressing in structural, mechanical and hydraulic engineering. With stills and original footage illustrating projects.
Series: Eminent Engineers, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 55 min.
Year of production: 1997
Availability: Sale; 2005 sale: £40.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)
Subjects: Engineering
Keywords: pre-stressed concrete; structural engineering; engineers

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Alan 2 Harris
Mark Whitby

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