Bruce Irons (engineer)
| Bruce M. Irons | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
1924 Southampton, England |
| Died |
5 December 1983 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality | English, Canadian |
| Fields | Engineering |
| Alma mater |
University College, Southampton University of Wales Swansea (D.Sc.) |
| Known for | Finite element method |
| Notable awards |
Von Karman Award 1974 Bruce M. Irons Memorial Scholarship Univ Calgary |
Bruce Irons (1924 - 5 December 1983) was an engineer and mathematician, known for his fundamental contribution to the finite element method, including the patch test, the frontal solver and, along with Ian C. Taig, the isoparametric element concept. [1] [2]
He suffered from multiple sclerosis which ultimately lead him and his wife to commit suicide on 5 December 1983.[3]
References
- ↑ OCZ IC (June 1984), "Obituary: Professor Bruce Irons", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering 20: 1167–1168, doi:10.1002/nme.1620200615
- ↑ Irons, Bruce; Sohrab, Ahmad (1980). Techniques of Finite Elements. Chichester, West Sussex, England: Ellis Horwood Limited. p. 529.
- ↑ Cormeau, Ivan (22 Jun 2005), "Bruce Irons: A non-conforming engineering scientist to be remembered and rediscovered", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering 22: 1–10, doi:10.1002/nme.1620220102