John Smeaton | |
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 Smeaton, with the Eddystone Lighthouse in the background | |
| Born | 8 June 1724 Austhorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 28 October 1792 (aged 68) Austhorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Resting place | St Mary's Church, Whitkirk |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Awards | Copley Medal (1759) |
John Smeaton FRS (8 June 1724 – 28 October 1792) was an English civil engineer responsible for the design of bridges, canals, harbours and lighthouses.[1] He was also a capable mechanical engineer and an eminent physicist. Smeaton was the first self-proclaimed "civil engineer", and is often regarded as the "father of civil engineering".[2] He pioneered the use of hydraulic lime in concrete, using pebbles and powdered brick as aggregate.[3] Smeaton was associated with the Lunar Society.
- ^ Knowles, Eleanor. "Engineer Biography: John Smeaton". Engineering Timelines. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ^ Denny, Mark (2007). "Ingenium: Five Machines That Changed the World". p. 34. JHU Press.
- ^ Gromicko, Nick & Shepard, Kenton. "the History of Concrete". The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). Retrieved 8 January 2013.