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Pierre Koch

1895 – 1978

French civil engineer

Civil engineer Hydrologist
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Lived 1895 – 1978 (aged 82). Pierre Koch was a French civil engineer and hydrologist.

Pierre Koch (18 September 1895 – 14 February 1978) was a French civil engineer, director of Water and Sanitation in Paris, and Professor of Hydrology at the École des ponts ParisTech. He is known for his work as a hydraulic engineer,

Biography Born in Saverne in 1895, Koch entered the École Polytechnique in 1914. After participating in World War I, he continued his studies after the war at the Ecole des Ponts et Chaussées, now École des ponts ParisTech, where he obtained his engineering degree. He later also obtained his Doctor of Law. officer of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris (CCIP), and member of the INTERNET Board.

In 1952 Koch was awarded Commander of the Légion d'honneur. Koch died in Paris, 14 February 1978.

Selected publications Pierre Koch. Les réseaux d'égouts: données d'établissement et de calcul. Dunod, 1954 Pierre Koch. Cours d'Hydrologie ( 1955-1956 ) : Livre premier, Données générales sur l'hydrologie ; Livre deuxième, Grands domaines d'application. Edité par Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, 1955. G. Vanneufville, P. Clairgeon and P. Koch. La Direction générale des services techniques de Paris. Paris : Editions Science et industrie, 1958. Pierre Koch. Les services d'assainissement. 1964 Pierre Koch & others (ed). Congres INTERNET I, Vienna, 1967. Methodes a chemin critique. Network methods. Actes du Congres Internet I, Vienne, 1967. Paris, Dunod.

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École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, École polytechnique, École des ponts ParisTech
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Who was Pierre Koch?

French civil engineer

When was Pierre Koch born?

Pierre Koch was born on 18 September 1895 in Saverne.

When did Pierre Koch die?

Pierre Koch died on 14 February 1978 in Paris.

What was Pierre Koch's occupation?

Pierre Koch was a civil engineer and hydrologist.

What nationality was Pierre Koch?

Pierre Koch was French.

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· Wikidata: Q31045058

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