Institution of Structural Engineers facts for kids
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| Established | 21 July 1908 |
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| Type | professional association |
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Professional title
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Chartered Structural Engineer |
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worldwide |
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Membership
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30,000 |
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Imagine buildings, bridges, and roller coasters. They all need to be strong and safe! That's where structural engineers come in. The Institution of Structural Engineers is a group in the UK that helps these engineers. It's like a club for experts who design amazing structures.
This group makes sure engineers are well-trained. They also share new ideas. In 2021, nearly 30,000 engineers from over 100 countries were part of it. They even publish a magazine called The Structural Engineer to keep everyone updated.
History
How it Started
The Institution of Structural Engineers began on July 21, 1908. It was first called the Concrete Institute. This happened at the famous Ritz Hotel in London. At that time, people needed clear rules for using concrete in building. The group was formed to create these important standards.
H. Kempton Dyson was one of the people who helped start it. He also became the first permanent secretary.
Growing Over Time
In 1909, the group officially became a company. In 1922, its name changed to the Institution of Structural Engineers. This was because they started looking at all kinds of structures, not just those made of concrete. By 1925, the Institution had 1,700 members. It has continued to grow a lot since then. Today, it has about fifty groups around the world.
In March 1934, the Institution received a special honor called a Royal Charter. This means the King or Queen officially recognized their important work.
First Women Members
It took some time for women to join the Institution. The first woman to become an Associate member was Florence Mary Taylor in 1926. Later, in 1947, Mary Irvine became the first woman to be a full Chartered Member. Then, in 1954, Marjem Chatterton was the first woman to be elected as a Fellow. These were big steps for women in engineering!
See also
- Institution of Civil Engineers
- Structural Awards
