Bruce Irons (engineer)
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| Born | 1924 Southampton, England |
| Died | 5 December 1983 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality | English, Canadian |
| Fields | Engineering |
| Alma mater | University College, Southampton University of Wales Swansea (D.Sc.) |
| Known for | Finite element method |
| Notable awards | Von Karman Award 1974 Bruce M. Irons Memorial Scholarship Univ Calgary |
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 suffered from multiple sclerosis which ultimately led him and his wife to commit suicide on 5 December 1983.[3]
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