Steinman, D. B. (David Barnard), 1886-1960

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Dates:
Birth 1886-06-11
Death 1960-08-21
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English,

Biographical notes:

Engineer.

From the description of Papers, [ca. 1920]-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155504068

David B. Steinman, 11 June 1886- 21 Aug. 1960, bridge design engineer known for his studies of airflow and wind velocity that helped make possible aerodynamically stable bridges. He assisted in design and construction of the Hell Gate Arch Bridge (New York City), the Florianopolis Bridge (Brazil), the Mackinac Bridge (Michigan), and the Triborough Bridge (New York City).

From the description of Papers, 1907-1959. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 470401290

Engineer and bridge builder. Studied at City College of New York, and Columbia University (P.h.D., 1911). The designer of many of the world's most famous bridges, he taught at the University of Idaho, 1910-1915, before returning to New York to collaborate with Gustav Lindendahl in designing Hell Gate Bridge over the East River. In 1920, Steinman began his own consulting firm, and then in partnership with Holton D. Robinson from 1924-1945. Other longtime associates included R.M. Boynton, C.H. Grunquist, and J. London. Some of the major projects of Steinman and his associates included the Mount Hope Bridge (R.I.), Saint John Bridge (Oregon), Brooklyn Bridge reconstruction, and Mackinac Bridge (Michigan). Steinman was also an author of books on bridge building and builders. His biography of John A. and Washington Roebling was critically acclaimed and the basis for a motion picture production of Irving Stone.

From the description of Papers, 1907-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122578782

BIOGHIST REQUIRED David B. Steinman, 11 June 1886- 21 Aug. 1960, bridge design engineer known for his studies of airflow and wind velocity that helped make possible aerodynamically stable bridges. He assisted in design and construction of the Hell Gate Arch Bridge (New York City), the Florianopolis Bridge (Brazil), the Mackinac Bridge (Michigan), and the Triborough Bridge (New York City).

From the guide to the David B. Steinman Papers, 1907-1959, (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library, )

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Subjects:

  • Bridge construction industry
  • Bridges
  • Bridges
  • Bridges
  • Bridges
  • Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.)
  • Civil engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Civil engineers
  • Civil engineers
  • Construction industry
  • Mackinac Bridge (Mich.)

Occupations:

  • Civil engineers

Places:

  • Rhode Island (as recorded)
  • Michigan--Mackinac, Straits of (as recorded)
  • Michigan (as recorded)
  • Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--East River (as recorded)
  • Mackinac Bridge (Mich.) (as recorded)
  • Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Mackinac Bridge (Mich.) (as recorded)
  • Oregon (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)