Bruce Irons (engineer)
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Bruce M. Irons | |
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Born | 1924 Southampton, England |
Died | 5 December 1983 | (aged 58–59)
Nationality | English, Canadian |
Alma mater | University College, Southampton University of Wales Swansea (D.Sc.) |
Known for | Finite element method |
Awards | Von Karman Award 1974 Bruce M. Irons Memorial Scholarship Univ Calgary |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Engineering |
Bruce Moncur Irons (6 October 1924 – 5 December 1983) was an engineer and mathematician, known for his fundamental contribution to the finite element method, including the patch test, the frontal solver and, along with , the concept. [1] [2]
He developed multiple sclerosis; finding it difficult to accept anticipated relapses, he committed suicide on 5 December 1983, and his wife followed suit.[3]
References[]
- ^ OCZ IC (June 1984), "Obituary: Professor Bruce Irons", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 20 (6): 1167–1168, Bibcode:1984IJNME..20.1167I, doi:10.1002/nme.1620200615
- ^ Irons, Bruce; Sohrab, Ahmad (1980). Techniques of Finite Elements. Chichester, West Sussex, England: Ellis Horwood Limited. p. 529.
- ^ Cormeau, Ivan (22 Jun 2005), "Bruce Irons: A non-conforming engineering scientist to be remembered and rediscovered", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 22: 1–10, doi:10.1002/nme.1620220102
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- People associated with the finite element method
- 1983 deaths
- 1924 births
- 20th-century mathematicians
- 1983 suicides
- Canadian engineer stubs
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