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

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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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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf David B. Steinman Papers, 1907-1959 Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn William Ratigan papers, 1939-1978 Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Steinman, D. B. (David Barnard), 1886-1960. Mackinac Bridge [model]. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
creatorOf Steinman, D. B. (David Barnard), 1886-1960. Letters, 1943-1945, to Lewis Mumford. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Mackinac Bridge (Mich.) audio CDs, 1954,1958. Clarke Historical Library
creatorOf Ratigan, William, 1910-. William Ratigan papers, 1939-1978. Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Papers, [ca. 1920]-1960. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Dillman, Grover C. (Grover Cleveland) 1889-1979. Grover C. Dillman Papers, 1845-1974. Michigan Technological University, J.R. Van Pelt & Opie Library; Michigan Tech
referencedIn Carquinez Strait Bridge : photographs showing the Bridge at various stages of construction, and informational brochures about the Bridge. Water Resources Collections and Archives
creatorOf Steinman, D. B. (David Barnard), 1886-1960. Three methods of spectro-photometry. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Read Bain papers, 1893-1972 Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Steinman, D. B. (David Barnard), 1886-1960. Papers, 1907-1959. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn G. Mennen Williams papers, 1883-1988, (Bulk 1958-1980) Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Steinman, D. B. (David Barnard), 1886-1960. Papers, 1907-1960. American Periodical Series I
referencedIn Houghton Mifflin Company contracts, 1831-1979 (inclusive) 1880-1940 (bulk). Houghton Library
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associatedWith Armstrong, Edwin H. (Edwin Howard), 1890-1954. person
associatedWith Bain, Read, 1892- person
associatedWith Columbia University. Dept. of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. corporateBody
associatedWith Dillman, Grover C. (Grover Cleveland) 1889-1979. person
associatedWith Finch, James Kip, 1883- person
associatedWith Finch, James Kip, 1883- person
associatedWith Houghton Mifflin Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Ratigan, William, 1910- person
associatedWith Roebling, John Augustus, 1806-1869. person
associatedWith Roebling, Washington Augustus, 1837-1926. person
correspondedWith Stone, Irving, 1903-1989 person
associatedWith Williams, G. Mennen, 1911- person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Mackinac Bridge (Mich.)
Mackinac Bridge (Mich.)
New York (State)--East River
Rhode Island
Michigan
United States
Oregon
Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.)
Michigan--Mackinac, Straits of
Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.)
United States
New York (State)
Subject
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.)
Occupation
Civil engineers
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Birth 1886-06-11

Death 1960-08-21

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