Jörg Schlaich
Jörg Schlaich (17 October 1934 – 4 September 2021) was a German structural engineer and is known internationally for his ground-breaking work in the creative design of bridges, long-span roofs, and other complex structures. He was a co-founder of the structural engineering and consulting firm Schlaich Bergermann Partner.
Jörg Schlaich | |
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| Born | 17 October 1934 Stetten im Remstal, Württemberg, Germany |
| Died | 4 September 2021 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | Stuttgart University Technical University of Berlin Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Structural engineer |
| Institutions | Institution of Structural Engineers |
| Practice name | Schlaich Bergermann & Partner |
| Projects | Olympic Stadium, Munich Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion Solar updraft tower |
| Significant advance | strut and tie model for reinforced concrete |
| Awards | IStructE Gold Medal, Werner von Siemens Ring, Award of Merit in Structural Engineering, José-Entrecanales-Ibarra-award |
He was the brother of the architect Brigitte Schlaich Peterhans.
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