Joseph Strauss (engineer)
Joseph Baermann Strauss (January 9, 1870 – May 16, 1938) was an American structural engineer who revolutionized the design of bascule bridges. He was the chief engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.
Joseph Strauss | |
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The Joseph Strauss Memorial, in San Francisco | |
| Born | January 9, 1870 Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
| Died | May 16, 1938 (aged 68) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation | structural engineer |
| Known for | Chief engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge |
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