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Conference Paper

Author
McInnes, Ken
Title
William Thomas Doyne, a pioneer in metal truss bridges- a career shaped by changing, challenging circumstances
In
Engineering Heritage Victoria, Speakers Programme
Imprint
16 February 2016
Url
https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/Event/william-thomas-doyne-pioneer-metal-truss-bridges-career-shaped-changing-challenging
Abstract

Ken McInnes will be talking about the life and achievements of William Thomas Doyne (1823-1877) a civil engineer who had a remarkable, diverse and demanding engineering career that spanned Ireland, England, Belgium, Wales , Crimea, India, Ceylon ( Sri Lanka), New Zealand and Australia.

Attendees will learn about Doyne's many achievements including how he contributed to the development and transfer of technologies across the globe, especially in the field of metal truss bridge design.

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