William Brown
Structural engineer, Architect
1928 – 2005
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Who was William Brown?
William Brown was a structural engineer and bridge designer who specialised in suspension bridges. He is credited with the idea of designing bridge decks with an aerofoil-shaped cross section for stability in a wide variety of wind conditions.
He was one of the principal designers at Freeman Fox & Partners from 1956 to 1985.
In 1987 he set up the Brown Beech & Associates.
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- Born
- Sep 16, 1928
- Profession
- Died
- Mar 16, 2005
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on July 23, 2013
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