Ferdinand P. Beer
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Ferdinand Pierre Beer (August 8, 1915 – April 30, 2003) was a French mechanical engineer and university professor. He spent most of his career as a member of the faculty at Lehigh University, where he served as the chairman of the mechanics and mechanical engineering departments. His most significant contribution was the co-authorship of several textbooks in the field of mechanics, which have been widely cited and utilized in engineering education.[1][2]
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Ferdinand P. Beer | |
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Born | (1915-08-08)August 8, 1915 |
Died | April 30, 2003(2003-04-30) (aged 87) |
Nationality | French |
Education | M.S. University of Paris Sc.D University of Geneva |
Occupation | Engineer |
Spouse | Vivienne C.M. Beer |
Children | Marguerite V. Schaeffer, Dr. Michelle C.M. Beer |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Mechanics |
Institutions | Lehigh University, Williams College |
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