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'''Fritz Leonhardt''' (12 July 1909 – 30 December 1999) was a German [[structural engineer]] who made major contributions to 20th century bridge engineering, especially in the development of [[cable-stayed bridge]]s. His book ''Bridges: Aesthetics and Design'' is well known throughout the bridge engineering community.
'''Fritz Leonhardt''' (12 July 1909 – 30 December 1999) was a German [[structural engineer]] who made major contributions to 20th-century bridge engineering, especially in the development of [[cable-stayed bridge]]s. His book ''Bridges: Aesthetics and Design'' is well known throughout the bridge engineering community.


==Biography==
==Biography==
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In 1954 he formed the consulting firm [[Leonhardt und Andrä]], and from 1958 to 1974 taught the design of [[reinforced concrete]] and [[prestressed concrete]] at Stuttgart University. He was President of the University from 1967 to 1969.
In 1954 he formed the consulting firm [[Leonhardt und Andrä]], and from 1958 to 1974 taught the design of [[reinforced concrete]] and [[prestressed concrete]] at Stuttgart University. He was President of the University from 1967 to 1969.


He received Honorary Doctorates from six universities, honorary membership of several important engineering universities, and won a number of prizes including the [[Werner-von-Siemens-Ring]], the Honorary Medal Emil Mörsch, the Freyssinet Medal of the FIP, and the Gold Medal of the [[Institution of Structural Engineers]]. In 1988, he was awarded an Honorary Degree (Doctor of Science) by the [[University of Bath]].
He received Honorary Doctorates from six universities, honorary membership of several important engineering universities, and won a number of prizes including the [[Werner von Siemens Ring]], the Honorary Medal Emil Mörsch, the Freyssinet Medal of the FIP, and the Gold Medal of the [[Institution of Structural Engineers]]. In 1988, he was awarded an Honorary Degree (Doctor of Science) by the [[University of Bath]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bath.ac.uk/ceremonies/hongrads/ |title=Honorary Graduates 1989 to present |publisher=[[University of Bath]] |work=bath.ac.uk |accessdate=18 February 2012 |archive-date=19 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151219000643/http://www.bath.ac.uk/ceremonies/hongrads/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Throughout his career, Leonhardt was as dedicated to research as to design, and his major contributions to bridge engineering technology included:
Throughout his career, Leonhardt was as dedicated to research as to design, and his major contributions to bridge engineering technology included:
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==Major works==
==Major works==
[[Image:Fernsehturm stuttgart.jpg|thumb|First modern TV Tower in [[Stuttgart]]]]
[[Image:Fernsehturm stuttgart.jpg|thumb|First modern TV Tower in [[Stuttgart]]]]
His major structures include the [[Cologne Rodenkirchen Bridge|Cologne-Rodenkirchen Bridge]], [[Stuttgart Television Tower]], and various cable-stayed bridges in [[Düsseldorf]].
His major structures include the [[Cologne Rodenkirchen Bridge|Cologne-Rodenkirchen Bridge]], [[Stuttgart Television Tower]], Hamburg's [[Alster-Schwimmhalle]] and various cable-stayed bridges in [[Düsseldorf]].


He worked on the design of several [[cable-stayed bridges]], including the [[Cable Bridge|Pasco-Kennewick bridge]] (1978) in the USA, and the [[Helgeland Bridge]] (1981) in Norway.
He also worked on the design of several [[cable-stayed bridges]] abroad, including the [[Cable Bridge|Pasco-Kennewick bridge]] (1978) in the U.S., and the [[Helgeland Bridge]] (1981) in Norway.


==Fritz Leonhardt Prize==
==Fritz Leonhardt Prize==
This prize was established in 1999 on the 90th anniversary of Leonhardt's birth, to recognise outstanding achievements in structural engineering. The first prize was awarded to [[Michel Virlogeux]].<ref>Saul, Reiner et al.: "Eminent Structural Engineer: Fritz Leonhardt (1909-1999)", Structural Engineering International 1/2007</ref> Subsequent winners have included Jörg Schlaich (2002), René Walter (2005), and [[William F. Baker (engineer)]] (2009).<ref>[http://www.som.com/content.cfm/william_f_baker_awarded_fritz_leonhardt_prize "William F. Baker Awarded Fritz Leonhardt Prize For Achievement In Structural Engineering"]. SOM.com. 2009-07-09. Retrieved on 2009-07-14</ref>
This prize was established in 1999 on the 90th anniversary of Leonhardt's birth, to recognise outstanding achievements in structural engineering. The first prize was awarded to [[Michel Virlogeux]].<ref>Saul, Reiner et al.: "Eminent Structural Engineer: Fritz Leonhardt (1909-1999)", Structural Engineering International 1/2007</ref> Subsequent winners have included [[Jörg Schlaich]] (2002), [[René Walter]] (2005), and [[William F. Baker (engineer)]] (2009).<ref>[http://www.som.com/content.cfm/william_f_baker_awarded_fritz_leonhardt_prize "William F. Baker Awarded Fritz Leonhardt Prize For Achievement In Structural Engineering"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090921014557/http://www.som.com/content.cfm/william_f_baker_awarded_fritz_leonhardt_prize |date=2009-09-21 }}. SOM.com. 2009-07-09. Retrieved on 2009-07-14</ref>


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
* Brücken / Bridges (4th edition), Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, Stuttgart (Germany), ISBN 3-421-02590-8, 1994 (first published 1982).
* Brücken / Bridges (4th edition), Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, Stuttgart (Germany), {{ISBN|3-421-02590-8}}, 1994 (first published 1982).
* Ponts/Puentes, Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes, Lausanne (Switzerland), ISBN 2-88074-099-1, 1986.
* Ponts/Puentes, [[Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes]], Lausanne (Switzerland), {{ISBN|2-88074-099-1}}, 1986.


==Notes==
==Notes==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.leonhardt2009.de Fritz Leonhardt Symposium 2009 – University of Stuttgart]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110719054452/http://www.leonhardt2009.de/ Fritz Leonhardt Symposium 2009 – University of Stuttgart]
* {{Structurae person|id=d000028|name=Fritz Leonhardt}}
* {{Structurae person|id=d000028|name=Fritz Leonhardt}}
* [http://www.bridgeweb.com/magazine/FeatureDetails.cfm?ArticleID=15 Bridge Design and Engineering: Fritz Leonhardt, Master of Bridges]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061110080901/http://www.bridgeweb.com/magazine/FeatureDetails.cfm?ArticleID=15 Bridge Design and Engineering: Fritz Leonhardt, Master of Bridges]
* [http://nisee.berkeley.edu/leonhardt/ Structures of Leonhardt, Andrä and Partners]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060907002450/http://nisee.berkeley.edu/leonhardt/ Structures of Leonhardt, Andrä and Partners]


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{{IStructE Gold Medal Winners}}


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Latest revision as of 19:14, 17 February 2022

Fritz Leonhardt
Born(1909-07-12)12 July 1909
Stuttgart, Germany
Died30 December 1999(1999-12-30) (aged 90)
NationalityGerman
EducationStuttgart University
Purdue University.
OccupationEngineer
Engineering career
DisciplineStructural engineer
InstitutionsInstitution of Structural Engineers
Practice nameLeonhardt und Andrä
ProjectsCologne-Rodenkirchen Bridge
Stuttgart Television Tower
AwardsWerner von Siemens Ring
Honorary Medal Emil Mörsch
Freyssinet Medal of the FIP
IStructE Gold Medal
Award of Merit in Structural Engineering

Fritz Leonhardt (12 July 1909 – 30 December 1999) was a German structural engineer who made major contributions to 20th-century bridge engineering, especially in the development of cable-stayed bridges. His book Bridges: Aesthetics and Design is well known throughout the bridge engineering community.

Biography

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Born in Stuttgart in 1909, Leonhardt studied at Stuttgart University and Purdue University. In 1934 he joined the German Highway Administration, working with Paul Bonatz amongst others. He was appointed at the remarkably young age of 28 as the Chief Engineer for the Cologne-Rodenkirchen Bridge.

In 1954 he formed the consulting firm Leonhardt und Andrä, and from 1958 to 1974 taught the design of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete at Stuttgart University. He was President of the University from 1967 to 1969.

He received Honorary Doctorates from six universities, honorary membership of several important engineering universities, and won a number of prizes including the Werner von Siemens Ring, the Honorary Medal Emil Mörsch, the Freyssinet Medal of the FIP, and the Gold Medal of the Institution of Structural Engineers. In 1988, he was awarded an Honorary Degree (Doctor of Science) by the University of Bath.[1]

Throughout his career, Leonhardt was as dedicated to research as to design, and his major contributions to bridge engineering technology included:

Major works

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First modern TV Tower in Stuttgart

His major structures include the Cologne-Rodenkirchen Bridge, Stuttgart Television Tower, Hamburg's Alster-Schwimmhalle and various cable-stayed bridges in Düsseldorf.

He also worked on the design of several cable-stayed bridges abroad, including the Pasco-Kennewick bridge (1978) in the U.S., and the Helgeland Bridge (1981) in Norway.

Fritz Leonhardt Prize

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This prize was established in 1999 on the 90th anniversary of Leonhardt's birth, to recognise outstanding achievements in structural engineering. The first prize was awarded to Michel Virlogeux.[3] Subsequent winners have included Jörg Schlaich (2002), René Walter (2005), and William F. Baker (engineer) (2009).[4]

Bibliography

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  • Brücken / Bridges (4th edition), Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, Stuttgart (Germany), ISBN 3-421-02590-8, 1994 (first published 1982).
  • Ponts/Puentes, Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes, Lausanne (Switzerland), ISBN 2-88074-099-1, 1986.

Notes

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  1. ^ "Honorary Graduates 1989 to present". bath.ac.uk. University of Bath. Archived from the original on 19 December 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
  2. ^ Troyano, Leonardo Fernandez: "Bridge Engineering: A Global Perspective", Thomas Telford Publishing, 2003
  3. ^ Saul, Reiner et al.: "Eminent Structural Engineer: Fritz Leonhardt (1909-1999)", Structural Engineering International 1/2007
  4. ^ "William F. Baker Awarded Fritz Leonhardt Prize For Achievement In Structural Engineering" Archived 2009-09-21 at the Wayback Machine. SOM.com. 2009-07-09. Retrieved on 2009-07-14
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