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Roy G. Johnston (1914–2008)
Author(s) -
Quadri Nicolino G. Delli
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the structural design of tall and special buildings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1541-7808
pISSN - 1541-7794
DOI - 10.1002/tal.495
Subject(s) - engineering , sociology , management , economics
Roy G. Johnston, fellow Los Angeles Tall Buildings Structural Design Council (LATBSDC) member, and major contributor to the structural engineering design profession and evolution of modern seismic codes, influenced the design of numerous buildings in Los Angeles and Southern California. Serving as inspirational mentor and role model, he was well respected by his fellow LATBSDC members who learned greatly from his experience. Roy G. Johnston passed away in March, 2008—he will be sorely missed. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.