IStructE's History Study Group: 50 years of visits, tours and lessons learned

Author: Robert Thorne

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1 June 2023

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IStructE's History Study Group: 50 years of visits, tours and lessons learned

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Robert Thorne

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 6, 2023, Page(s) 8-10

https://doi.org/10.56330/NZBT5728

Date published

1 June 2023

Author

Robert Thorne

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 6, 2023, Page(s) 8-10

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/NZBT5728

Price

Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/subscribers: Free

Robert Thorne charts the progress of the IStructE's History Study Group as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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The IStructE's History Study Group is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023. Since being founded in 1973, the group has convened for meetings, visits and tours, covering various bridges, buildings and sites, uncovering their secrets and the lessons they hold. Robert Thorne provides a timeline showcasing the staying power of the group and the importance of maintaining its legacy.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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