ROBERT MAILART AND THE ORIGINS OF MODERN CONCRETE STRUCTURES

FAIN: RO-*0034-78

Princeton University (Princeton, NJ 08540-5228)
David P. Billington (Project Director: May 1977 to October 1990)

To study the works of Robert Maillart, Swiss designer of concrete structures. The artistic and engineering aspects of his achievements will be explored through a study of the scientific development of 19th century concrete structures, and an analysis of Swiss society of the period's impact on Maillart's vision of public works projects.