Alistair Day and the origins of dynamic relaxation. Part 1: Bringing an idea to life

Author: Tristam Carfrae and Duncan Michael

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1 June 2019

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Alistair Day and the origins of dynamic relaxation. Part 1: Bringing an idea to life

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Author

Tristam Carfrae and Duncan Michael

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 97, Issue 6, 2019, Page(s) 7

https://doi.org/10.56330/JDSN2811

Date published

1 June 2019

Author

Tristam Carfrae and Duncan Michael

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 97, Issue 6, 2019, Page(s) 7

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/JDSN2811

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This two-part article explores the life and achievements of Alistair Day, the engineer who developed the calculation technique 'dynamic relaxation'.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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