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The Structural Engineer, Volume 57, Issue 12, 1979

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 57, Issue 12, 1979

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I am very conscious of the great honour that you have accorded me in installing me as President of the Institution of Structural Engineers for the year 79-80. Many distinguished men have preceded me in this office in the 71 years' history of the Institution and, if l cannot match the oratory of some of my recent predecessors, I shall at least try to keep any shortcoming as inconspicuous as possible.

J.A. Derrington

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