Bruce Irons (engineer)

Bruce M. Irons
Born 1924
Southampton, England
Died (1983-12-05)5 December 1983
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nationality English, Canadian
Alma mater University College, Southampton
University of Wales Swansea (D.Sc.)
Known for Finite element method
Awards Von Karman Award 1974
Bruce M. Irons Memorial Scholarship Univ Calgary
Scientific career
Fields Engineering

Bruce Irons (1924 – 5 December 1983) was an engineer and mathematician, known for his fundamental contribution to the finite element method, including the patch test, the frontal solver and, along with Ian C. Taig, the isoparametric element concept. [1] [2]

He developed multiple sclerosis; finding it difficult to accept anticipated relapses, he committed suicide on 5 December 1983, and his wife followed suit.[3]

References

  1. ↑ OCZ IC (June 1984), "Obituary: Professor Bruce Irons", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 20: 1167–1168, doi:10.1002/nme.1620200615
  2. ↑ Irons, Bruce; Sohrab, Ahmad (1980). Techniques of Finite Elements. Chichester, West Sussex, England: Ellis Horwood Limited. p. 529.
  3. ↑ Cormeau, Ivan (22 Jun 2005), "Bruce Irons: A non-conforming engineering scientist to be remembered and rediscovered", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 22: 1–10, doi:10.1002/nme.1620220102


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