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The book is state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice summary of structural and geotechnical engineering from theory to practice since 1950 s and Wai-Fah Chen s tribute to his role models, Daniel C. Drucker, Lynn S. Beedle and more.
When the mathematical theory of plasticity was first introduced to civil engineers in the 1950s under the leadership of William Prager of Brown University, the topic was taught in the applied mathematics department with tensor notations that were hardly readable and understandable for most civil engineers. In this period, the classical incremental plasticity theory was in its golden time, but our computing capability in engineering practice was in its infancy. We had a rigorous theory but few practical solutions.
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Infosys Dec. 2 announced its 2020 Infosys Prize winners, with a trio of Indian Americans named among the six winners.
The Infosys Prize endeavors to elevate the prestige of science and research in India and inspire young Indians to choose a vocation in research, the prize website said.
The award is given annually to honor outstanding achievements of contemporary researchers and scientists across six categories, including engineering and computer sciences; humanities; life sciences; mathematical sciences; physical sciences; and social sciences.
Among the prize winners were Sourav Chatterjee in mathematical sciences, Raj Chetty in social sciences, and Hari Balakrishnan in engineering and computer science.
Bengaluru: Eminent Aerospace Scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee
Roddam Narasimha passed away at a private hospital here yesterday night. He was 87. He was admitted to the hospital on Dec. 8 after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.
He is survived by his wife and a daughter. Last rites will be conducted today.
A former Director of the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), he had played a key role in the design and development of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas.
Born on July 20, 1933, Professor Narasimha made a mark in the field of aerospace and as a fluid dynamicist. He taught Aerospace Engineering at the IISc from 1962 to 1999. He also served as the director of the National Aerospace Laboratories from 1984 to 1993.