About Louis Berger
Lived 1914 – 1996 (aged 82). Louis Berger was an American civil engineer and engineer.
Louis Berger (14 April 1914 – 14 August 1996) was an American civil engineer. A graduate of Tufts College, Berger received his master's degree in soils and geology from MIT and doctorate in soil mechanics from Northwestern. He was a former faculty member of Pennsylvania State University's engineering department, which designed a large portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After completion of the contract, he opened a second office which often employed local labor to fulfill international contracts. He was involved in designing and building highways, railroads, bridges, and airfields in 120 countries. His company grew to become the Louis Berger Group. thumb Bang Na Expressway is one of the longest bridges in the world.
In 1994, Berger designed the world's longest car bridge (at the time) in Thailand, the Bang Na Expressway. It held the title of the world's longest bridge from 2000 until 2004. Today, it is the 6th longest bridge in the world.
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Who was Louis Berger?
American businessman and engineer (1914-1996)
When was Louis Berger born?
Louis Berger was born on 14 April 1914 in Lawrence.
When did Louis Berger die?
Louis Berger died on 14 August 1996 in New York City.
What was Louis Berger's occupation?
Louis Berger was a civil engineer and engineer.
What nationality was Louis Berger?
Louis Berger was American.
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