About Tjokorda Raka Sukawati
Lived 1931 – 2014 (aged 83). Tjokorda Raka Sukawati was an Indonesian engineer, known for Sosrobahu.
Tjokorda Raka Sukawati (3 May 1931 – 11 November 2014) was an Indonesian engineer who invented Sosrobahu, a road engineering technique which facilitates the construction of overpasses without disrupting traffic flow during construction. He was born and died in Ubud, Bali, and in 2019 was conferred as an honorary T. Washington Fellow in science posthumously.
A biography about Sukawati titled Melangkah Tanpa Lelah (English: "Step Without Tiring") was released in 2021.
Biography
Tjokorda Raka Sukawati was born in Ubud, Bali on 3 May 1931. He was the grandson of Tjokorda Gede Sukawati, who was once the ruler of Ubud.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tjokorda Raka Sukawati?
Indonesian engineer
When was Tjokorda Raka Sukawati born?
Tjokorda Raka Sukawati was born on 3 May 1931 in Ubud.
When did Tjokorda Raka Sukawati die?
Tjokorda Raka Sukawati died on 11 November 2014 in Bali, Gianyar Regency, Indonesia, Ubud.
What was Tjokorda Raka Sukawati's occupation?
Tjokorda Raka Sukawati was an engineer.
What was Tjokorda Raka Sukawati known for?
Tjokorda Raka Sukawati was known for Sosrobahu.
What nationality was Tjokorda Raka Sukawati?
Tjokorda Raka Sukawati was Indonesian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tjokorda Raka Sukawati. https://biography.guide/tjokorda-raka-sukawati/
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