28 October 2014, 6:30pm
Building on Mathematics, John Read (Arup)
Abstract
John will talk about some of the geometry and applied mathematics behind the projects he has worked on, and how his interested in mathematics has influenced some of the projects he has worked on. He will also talk briefly about some thinking that he did recently investigating the Euler Bernoulli equation for a recreational maths conference and about how he has been involved in presentations to inspire future engineers and architects about
mathematics and engineering.
John Read is a Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer, with 26 years’ experience working for the engineering design firm Arup (www.arup.com), where he is currently an Associate Director. Much of this time he has been based in Nottingham as a Building Engineer. He has been interested in recreational mathematics since he picked up Martin Gardner’s ‘Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions’ in the local library at the age of 12. That fascination, along with many happy childhood years of Lego building, inspired his choice of career. John has worked on projects such as the Imperial War Museum of the North in Manchester, the National Ice Centre in Nottingham and the Derby Multisport Arena currently under construction. He has also been involved in a number of projects in the nuclear industry, as well as in healthcare planning and many other construction sectors within the built environment during a varied career.
Venue: Room 4, Floor 10, Atkins, The Axis, 10 Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1TF,
No charge is made to attend meetings and non-members are welcome.
