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Eugène Freyssinet

French structural engineer (1879-1962) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 82

Eugène Freyssinet was a French structural and civil engineer. He was the major pioneer of prestressed concrete.

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1962Died8 June 19621960Wilhelm Exner MedalAward1950Frank P. Brown MedalAward1908Caméré prizeAward1879Born13 July 1879

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Wilhelm Exner Medal1960
Frank P. Brown Medal1950
Caméré prize1908
Commander of the Legion of Honour

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Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1879 to 1962 · aged 82