Title:
Professor Ned H. Burns, Ph.D.—Scholar, Educator and Engineer
Author(s):
R.W. Furlong, Ph.D., FACI, HonMASCE
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
231
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
271-284
Keywords:
educator; engineer; gentleman; scholar
DOI:
10.14359/14932
Date:
10/1/2005
Abstract:
Career highlights are presented regarding Ned H. Burns, now recognized asa “Legend of the Prestressed Concrete Industry.” Dr. Burns’ childhood, family,marriage, military service, and education are described briefly. His development inresearch and teaching is chronicled as awards began to accumulate. Leadershippositions are indicated while awards continued in recognition of his excellence instructural engineering education and practice.