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Albert Fink

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American civil engineer (1827-1897)

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Albert Fink was a German-born civil engineer who worked in the United States. He is best known for his railroad bridge designs, which helped revolutionize the use of iron for American railroad bridge construction. He devised the Fink truss and many truss bridges, especially the Fink-Type Truss Bridge.

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Fink's Viaduct Bridge at Louisville, KentuckyFink's Viaduct Bridge at Louisville, KentuckyModified Fink trussed Girder bridgeModified Fink trussed Girder bridgeFink Truss (half span and cross section)Fink Truss (half span and cross section)

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United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1827 to 1897 · aged 69
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