Fan Lichu
| Fan Lichu 范立础 | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 June 1933 Shanghai, China |
| Died |
3 May 2016 (aged 82) Shanghai, China |
| Citizenship | China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Fields | Bridge structural engineer |
| Alma mater | Tongji University |
Fan Lichu (Chinese: 范立础; pinyin: Fàn Lìchŭ; 8 June 1933 – 3 May 2016) was a Chinese structural engineer, bridge specialist, and academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE).
Biography
Fan was born in Shanghai on 8 June 1933. He obtained a bachelor's degree of bridge and tunnel engineering from Tongji University in 1955.[1] He became a teaching assistant in Tongji University after his graduation. Working under Li Guohao, Fan's research was mainly in the field of bridge structural engineer.[1] He provided aseismic design and analysis for bridges such as Nanpu Bridge, Yangpu Bridge, Donghai Bridge, Sutong Yangtze River Bridge, Jiangyin Yangtze River Bridge, viaduct and overpass in Shanghai.[2]
Fan was elected as an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering for his achievements in the aseismic design and analysis for bridges in 2001.[1]
Fan died on 3 May 2016 at the age of 82 in Shanghai.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "范立础" (in Chinese). China Bridge Net. 4 September 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ↑ "范立础" (in Chinese). Chinese Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ "中国工程院院士范立础逝世 曾提供南浦大桥抗震设计" (in Chinese). Sina. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.