James Sutherland history lecture 2024

Author: Donald Friedman

Date published

3 April 2024

Price
Free
The Institution of Structural Engineers The Institution of Structural Engineers

James Sutherland history lecture 2024

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Author
Date published
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Author

Donald Friedman

Date published

3 April 2024

Author

Donald Friedman

Price

Free

Hear about New York's skyscrapers in this technical lecture tracing their origins and the technological evolution in the field.

The annual James Sutherland history lecture shares exceptional work on the history of structural engineering. The 2024 lecture was given by Donald Friedman, President of Old Structures Engineering, and explored the captivating history of New York's skyscrapers.

Donald uncovered the fascinating interplay between social, historical conditions and the development of structural technologies used in skyscrapers.

Donald Friedman, President, Old Structures Engineering
A professional engineer with over 35 years experience in the investigation, analysis, and restoration of landmark buildings, Mr. Friedman holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an M.A. in Historical Studies from the New School for Social Research, and is a licensed engineer in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
He is a Fellow of the Association for Preservation Technology and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Donald's design experience includes the integration of modern construction into existing buildings with archaic and obsolete structural systems; repair and restoration of steel, masonry, iron, wood, and concrete structures; and the investigation of historic buildings to determine structural type and condition.

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Format:
Video
Video Length:
01:01:00
Publisher:
IStructE

Tags

History Physical Modelling Training Metal Multi-storey - tall structure Long span structure Education Drawing Video IStructE London HQ Buildability

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