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Franz Dischinger

German civil engineer (1887-1953) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 65

Franz Dischinger was a pioneering German civil and structural engineer, responsible for the development of the modern cable-stayed bridge. He was also a pioneer of the use of prestressed concrete, patenting the technique of external prestressing in 1934.

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Awards

Honorary Doctor of the RWTH Aachen University1949
Honorary Doctorate of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology1948

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1953 · aged 65