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The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) has awarded Honorary Membership to Emeritus Professor David Nethercot.
The award is presented to David in high appreciation of his outstanding and dedicated services to the Association.
David, who was Head of Department for 12 years, has 50 years' experience of teaching, research and specialist advisory work on major projects, principally in the field of steel construction. He is the author of more than 400 research papers as well as textbooks and design guides and has addressed conferences in some 50 countries worldwide.
Further details can be found at the IABSE website.
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Lucy Chivers
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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