About Liu Huixian
Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 79). Liu Huixian was a Chinese engineer.
Liu Huixian (; 1912–1992) was a Chinese structural engineer and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is famous for his contribution to earthquake engineering and is seen as "the father of earthquake engineering".
Liu graduated from Southwest Jiaotong University (then Tangshan Jiaotong University) in 1933. He later received his master's degree from Cornell University
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Who was Liu Huixian?
Chinese structural engineer and academician (1912–1992)
When was Liu Huixian born?
Liu Huixian was born on 18 October 1912.
When did Liu Huixian die?
Liu Huixian died on 24 June 1992 in Harbin.
What was Liu Huixian's occupation?
Liu Huixian was an engineer.
What nationality was Liu Huixian?
Liu Huixian was Chinese.
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