Bruce Bolt | |
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 Bruce Bolt at 1986 | |
| Born | February 15, 1930 Largs, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | July 21, 2005 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Children | 4 |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Seismology |
| Institutions | University of California, Berkeley |
Bruce Bolt (February 15, 1930 – July 21, 2005) was an Australian-born American seismologist and a professor of earth and planetary science at the University of California, Berkeley. Professor Bolt was known as a pioneer of seismic engineering. He served for 15 years on the California Seismic Safety Commission leading public debate on earthquake safety in that state, and acted as a consultant on major projects throughout the world. As well, Bolt published a number of popular and technical books on seismology.
His research led to construction of earthquake resilient bridges and buildings.[1][2] Bolt was elected to the National Academy of Engineering "for application of the principles of seismology and applied mathematics to engineering decisions and public policy".[1]
Since 2006, there is an award with his name, the Bruce A. Bolt Medal, to recognize individuals worldwide whose accomplishments involve the promotion and use of strong-motion earthquake data and whose leadership in the transfer of scientific and engineering knowledge into practice or policy has led to improved seismic safety.[2][3]
- ^ a b Brillinger, David; Penzien, Joseph; Romanowicz, Barbara (2007). Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 11. Vol. 11. National Academies Press. ISBN 978-0-309-10337-4.
- ^ a b "Earthquake Engineering Research Institute: The Bruce A. Bolt Medal". Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ^ "Award Recipients". Earthquake Engineering Research Institute.