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'''Sir Henry Charles Husband''' (1908–1983) was a leading [[consulting engineer]] in [[Great Britain]]. His offices were based in [[Sheffield]], [[England]]. He designed [[bridge]]s and major civil engineering works and had a role in designing the [[Jodrell Bank]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jodrellbank.manchester.ac.uk/history/mk1.html |title=The History of Jodrell Bank | Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics |publisher=Jodrellbank.manchester.ac.uk |date=2008-09-26 |accessdate=2010-04-08}}</ref> [[radio telescope]]. |
'''Sir Henry Charles Husband''' (1908–1983) was a leading [[consulting engineer]] in [[Great Britain]]. His offices were based in [[Sheffield]], [[England]]. He designed [[bridge]]s and major civil engineering works and had a role in designing the [[Jodrell Bank]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jodrellbank.manchester.ac.uk/history/mk1.html |title=The History of Jodrell Bank | Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics |publisher=Jodrellbank.manchester.ac.uk |date=2008-09-26 |accessdate=2010-04-08}}</ref> [[radio telescope]]. His most famous consulting gig, however, was the consulting the design of the Bridge on the River Kwai. |
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Revision as of 00:24, 30 July 2016
Sir Henry Charles Husband (1908–1983) was a leading consulting engineer in Great Britain. His offices were based in Sheffield, England. He designed bridges and major civil engineering works and had a role in designing the Jodrell Bank[1] radio telescope. His most famous consulting gig, however, was the consulting the design of the Bridge on the River Kwai.
Biography
Husband was educated at King Edward VII School in Sheffield. He founded Husband & Co, Consulting Engineers, in Sheffield and assisted in the design of Jodrell Bank and Goonhilly Downs aerials.[2][3]
Awards
Husband won the Royal Medal in 1965.[4] and the Wilhelm Exner Medal in 1966[5] He was president of the Institution of Structural Engineers in 1965-65 and was awarded their Gold Medal in 1973.[6]
References
- ^ "The History of Jodrell Bank | Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics". Jodrellbank.manchester.ac.uk. 2008-09-26. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ "The Edwardian 1997". Oldedwardians.org.uk. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ "Charles Husband : Oxford Biography Index entry (subscription required)". Oxforddnb.com. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ "Royal Medal". Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- ^ Editor, ÖGV. (2015). Wilhelm Exner Medal. Austrian Trade Association. ÖGV. Austria.
- ^ "IStructE Gold Medallists 1922-2008". Institution of Structural Engineers. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
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