Nabih Youssef | |
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| Born | May 29, 1944 |
| Died | July 12, 2024 |
| Nationality | Egyptian-American |
| Education | Cairo University California State University, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Structural engineer |
| Institutions | American Society of Civil Engineers Structural Engineers Association of California |
| Practice name | Nabih Youssef & Associates |
| Projects | Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Getty Villa Cleveland Museum of Art Expansion LA Live! Hotel & Residences |
| Awards | 2021 AIALA Honorary
2016 Structural Engineers Association Honorary Member Award 2014 AIA/LA Design Award – The Broad (museum), Los Angeles. 2013 SEAOC and SEAOSC Excellence in Engineering awards for Dodgers Stadium. 2010 AISC President's Award for Excellence in Engineering – LA Live Hotel and Residences, Los Angeles. |
Nabih Youssef, S.E., F.A.S.C.E (May 29, 1944 – July 12, 2024) was an American structural engineer, most recognized for his work in seismic engineering.[1]Youssef is recognized for translating academic structural engineering concepts into practical applications, most notably through the base isolation technique employed in the Los Angeles City Hall renovations. His significant achievements also include advancements in Performance-based building design and the use of a Steel plate shear wall in areas of high seismic risk.