Background
Netterberg, Frank was born on October 5, 1938 in East London, South Africa. Son of Jack and Jean Dulcie (Tanner) Netterberg.
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Frank Netterberg
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Frank Netterberg, South African geologist. Achievements include research on geology and engineering of calcretes (caliches), use of saline road construction materials, durability of cement and lime stabilization, expansive clays. Recipient Draper medal Geological Society Africa, 1996, silver medal Soil Science Society South Africa, 2001.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Capetown, 1960. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Witwatersrand, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University Witwatersrand, 1970.
Career
Geologist, African Selection Trust, Zimbabwe, 1962; engineering geologist, Kantey & Templer, Capetown, South Africa, 1964; research officer, National Institute for Road Research, Pretoria, South Africa, 1965-1969; engineering geologist, Ove Arup, London, 1970; lecturer in engineering geology, U. Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1971-1972; research officer, National Institute Transport and Road Research, Pretoria, 1973-1976; head soil engineering, National Institute Transport and Road Research, Pretoria, 1977-1988; principal, Frank Netterberg, Pretoria, since 1989.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow Institute Civil Engineers (London). Member Association Engineering Geologists (secretary 1975, chair 1976, council member 1989-1994, 96—, Holdredge award 1975), South African Institute Engineering Geologists (member council), South African Institute Civil Engineers (Jennings award 1978, Meritorious Research medal 1994).
Connections
Married Marijke Marchal, August 19, 1967 (divorced July 1988). Children: Inge, Michael.
Education
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1960
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1963
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1970
Career
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1962
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1964
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1965 - 1969
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1970
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1971 - 1972
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1973 - 1976
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1989