Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
person
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Institution_of_Civil_Engineers
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Fellow_of_the_Royal_Society
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1781-04-10
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Charles_Playfair_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
improvements in surveying techniques
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1847-07-19
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| gptkbp:field |
engineering
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Charles Playfair
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern civil engineering practices
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Thomas_Telford
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
contributions to civil engineering
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
British
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
Playfair's Survey of the River Thames
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
civil engineer
|
| gptkbp:project |
historic preservation efforts
community development projects transportation infrastructure improvements urban planning initiatives sustainable engineering practices flood control measures public works projects Thames Embankment land reclamation projects urban infrastructure development canal systems engineering outreach programs engineering education initiatives transportation safety improvements international engineering collaborations engineering innovation initiatives engineering policy development engineering standards development railway expansion projects railway viaducts land use planning projects engineering consultancy services coastal engineering projects environmental engineering projects design of various bridges disaster response engineering initiatives engineering advocacy efforts. engineering community engagement efforts engineering diversity initiatives engineering ethics advocacy engineering mentorship programs engineering project financing solutions engineering project management practices engineering quality assurance practices engineering research contributions engineering risk management strategies engineering sustainability assessments engineering technology advancements engineering workforce development initiatives public health engineering projects London_Bridge_reconstruction River_Thames_navigation_improvements construction_of_the_South_Eastern_Railway drainage_systems_in_London road_improvements_in_London water_supply_systems_in_London |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:London
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Playfair
|