Book review: Eduardo Torroja – the man and his legacy

Author: Bill Addis

Date published

5 January 2026

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Free
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Book review: Eduardo Torroja – the man and his legacy

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Bill Addis
Date published
5 January 2026
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The Structural Engineer
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Bill Addis

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 1, 2026, Page(s) 41

Date published

5 January 2026

Author

Bill Addis

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 1, 2026, Page(s) 41

Price

Free

This tribute to Eduardo Torroja's contribution to structural engineering celebrates his diverse achievements and how these were intended to bring the greatest benefit to society, writes Bill Addis.

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41
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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