Callcott Reilly (28 October 1828 – 21 May 1900[1]) was a British civil and construction engineer. He is noted for his work on uniform stress, as illustrated by reference to bridge building, for which the Institution of Civil Engineers awarded him the Telford Medal in 1865.[2] He played a prominent role in promoting the professional education of engineers[3] and in 1871 became the first Professor of Engineering Construction[4] at the newly formed Royal Indian Engineering College (RIEC) located at Coopers Hill near Englefield Green.
Callcott Reilly | |
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| Born | 28 October 1828 |
| Died | 21 May 1900 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Spouse(s) | Emma Birch (1852), Barbara Brant (1895) |
| Children | Charles, Frederick, Philip, Frances, Walter |
| Parent(s) | James Riley and Sarah Callcott |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Civil engineering |
| Institutions | Institution of Civil Engineers |
| Significant advance | Uniform Stress in Girder Work |
| Awards | Telford Medal |
References edit
- ^ Institution of Civil Engineers: Obituary 1900.
- ^ Minutes of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, 1865-1866
- ^ The Education and Status of Civil Engineers, in the United Kingdom and in Foreign Countries. The Institution. 1870.
- ^ Civil Engineering Heritage: London and the Thames Valley, Denis Smith, page 276