About Robert Gibson
Lived 1928 – 2008 (aged 80). Robert Gibson was a British engineer.
Robert Edward Gibson (12 May 1926 in Felpham - 23 December 2008) was a British geotechnical engineer. He is best known for his research into soil properties for foundation design. A simplified soil model, Gibson soil is named after him.
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Who was Robert Gibson?
British geotechnical engineer (1926-2008)
When was Robert Gibson born?
Robert Gibson was born on 12 May 1928 in Sussex.
When did Robert Gibson die?
Robert Gibson died on 23 December 2008.
What was Robert Gibson's occupation?
Robert Gibson was an engineer.
What nationality was Robert Gibson?
Robert Gibson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Gibson (engineer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Gibson. https://biography.guide/robert-gibson/
MLA: "Robert Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-gibson/.
Chicago: "Robert Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-gibson/.
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