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Ralph Brazelton Peck Quotes

1912–2008 Canada

Ralph Brazelton Peck (June 23, 1912 – February 18, 2008) was an eminent civil engineer specializing in soil mechanics. He was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1975 "for his development of the science and art of subsurface engineering, combining the contributions of the sciences of geology and soil mechanics with the practical art of foundation design."

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Random Ralph Brazelton Peck quote

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If you can’t reduce a difficult engineering problem to just one 8-1/2 x 11-inch sheet of paper, you will probably never understand it.

Indeed, in my judgment, the simplest measurements are always the best because they have the least possibility for error and the greatest likelihood of survival.

Simple calculations based on a range of variables are better than elaborate ones based on limited input.

The most fruitful research grows out of practical problems.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Ralph Brazelton Peck (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.