Bruce Irons (engineer)

Bruce M. Irons
Born	1924 Southampton, England
Died	5 December 1983(1983-12-05) (aged 58–59) Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nationality	English, Canadian
Citizenship	machination
Alma mater	University College, Southampton University of Wales Swansea (D.Sc.)
Known for	Finite element method
Awards	Von Karman Award 1974 Bruce M. Irons Memorial Scholarship Univ Calgary
Scientific career
Fields	Engineering

Bruce Moncur Irons (6 October 1924 – 5 December 1983) was an engineer and mathematician, known for his fundamental contribution to the finite element method, including the patch test, the frontal solver and, along with Ian C. Taig, the isoparametric element concept. [1] [2]

He developed multiple sclerosis; finding it difficult to accept anticipated relapses, he committed suicide on 5 December 1983, and his wife followed suit.[3]

References

1. OCZ IC (June 1984), "Obituary: Professor Bruce Irons", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 20 (6): 1167–1168, Bibcode:1984IJNME..20.1167I, doi:10.1002/nme.1620200615
2. Irons, Bruce; Sohrab, Ahmad (1980). Techniques of Finite Elements. Chichester, West Sussex, England: Ellis Horwood Limited. p. 529.
3. Cormeau, Ivan (22 Jun 2005), "Bruce Irons: A non-conforming engineering scientist to be remembered and rediscovered", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 22: 1–10, doi:10.1002/nme.1620220102

External links

• Bruce M. Irons Memorial Scholarship