Cornell, C. Allin

Cornell, C. (Carl) Allin

(1938–  ) civil engineer, seismologist; born in Mobridge, S.D. A research professor at Stanford University beginning in 1982, he specialized in applying probability theory to structural (especially earthquake) engineering.

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