Wilhelm Flügge papers, 1937-1980

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Summary

Creators:
Flügge, Wilhelm
Abstract:
Correspondence, manuscripts, papers, lectures, minutes, memoranda, photographs, and teaching materials relating to his research, teaching, departmental matters, conferences, and other professional concerns. Includes manuscript of his book STRESSES IN SHELLS. His other research subjects include aerodynamics and structural engineering.
Extent:
10.5 Linear Feet
Language:
English , German .
Preferred citation:

Wilhelm Flügge Papers (SC0384). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

These papers, dating from 1937-1980, pertain primarily to his professional career at Stanford; included are correspondence, manuscripts, papers, lectures, minutes, memoranda, photographs, and teaching materials. Scientific subjects include aerodynamics, materials, engineering mechanics, aircraft structure, and the theory of shells. Manuscripts include an edited typescript of his book Stresses in Shells and a typescript for a book on aerodynamics. There are several files of correspondence with the publisher and contribution authors of Handbook of Engineering Mechanics. Also included is an edited typescript by his wife Irmgard Flügge-Lotz entitled Theory of Discontinuous Automatic Control.

Biographical / historical:

Wilhelm Flügge, internationally known specialist in engineering mechanics, is best known for his research on shell structures. He came to Stanford University in 1948 as an associate professor of mechanical engineering. Prior to World War II, he taught at Gottingen University in Germany, specializing in aerodynamics. During the 1966-67 academic year, Flügge received a Fullbright scholarship to conduct research at the University of Kyoto, Japan. In 1970, he was awarded the Theodore V. Karman Medal, conferred by the Engineering Mechanics Division of the American Socie of Civil Engineers.

Physical location:
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Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

While University Archives is the owner of the physical and/or digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

Wilhelm Flügge Papers (SC0384). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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