Bruce Irons (engineer)
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Bruce M. Irons | |
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| Born | 1924 Southampton, England |
| Died | 5 December 1983 |
| Nationality | English, Canadian |
| Alma mater | University College, Southampton University of Wales Swansea (D.Sc.) |
| Known for | Finite element method |
| Awards | Von Karman Award 1974 Bruce M. Irons Memorial Scholarship Univ Calgary |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Engineering |
Bruce Irons (1924 - 5 December 1983) was an engineer and mathematician, known for his fundamental contribution to the finite element method, including the patch test, the frontal solver and, along with Ian C. Taig, the isoparametric element concept. [1] [2]
He developed multiple sclerosis which ultimately led him and his wife to commit suicide on 5 December 1983.[3]
References
- ^ OCZ IC (June 1984), "Obituary: Professor Bruce Irons", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 20: 1167–1168, doi:10.1002/nme.1620200615
- ^ Irons, Bruce; Sohrab, Ahmad (1980). Techniques of Finite Elements. Chichester, West Sussex, England: Ellis Horwood Limited. p. 529.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|month=(help) - ^ Cormeau, Ivan (22 Jun 2005), "Bruce Irons: A non-conforming engineering scientist to be remembered and rediscovered", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 22: 1–10, doi:10.1002/nme.1620220102
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