Karl von Terzaghi Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Karl von Terzaghi, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Austria.

2 records1925–19252 events1 places

Chronological biography

1925

Erdbaumechanik Published1925

Science / Engineering · Civil Engineer · Vienna

Publishes a systematic treatment of soil mechanics based on effective stress.

Foundation of Soil Mechanics1925

Science / Engineering · Civil Engineer · Vienna

Establishes modern geotechnical engineering as a quantitative discipline.

Titles and roles

Civil Engineer

Record provenance

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