Background
Chyu, Jih-Jiang was born on October 24, 1935 in Wu-Tai, Shan-Xi, China. Son of Yueng Cheng and Jian Yin (Hu) Chyu.
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Jih-Jiang Chyu
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Jih-Jiang Chyu, American Structural engineer, consultant. Achievements include development of plane strain analogy for a class of elasticity problems, pulse propagation in an elastic hollow circular cylinder of semi infinite length, flow law of ice under combined action of torsion and compression; design guidelines for cable-stayed bridges; research on effects of bridge inspection on bridge designs.
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Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Cheng Kung University, 1959. Master of Arts in Mathematics, University Washington, 1969. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Columbia University, 1973.
Doctor of Philosophy/Doctor of Science in Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, 1981.
Career
Graduate teaching and research assistant Columbia University, New York City, 1972-1976. Engineering specialist ITT Federal Electric Corporation, Paramus, New Jersey, 1976-1977. Consultant on engineering research and designs, 1978-1982.
Project engineer DRC Consultant, Incorporated, New York York City, 1983-1985. Project manager Baker Engineers, Elmsford, New York, 1987-1989. Private practice Forest Hills, 1985-1987, 89—.
Distinguished speaker Tamkang University, Taiwan, 1982. Adjunct faculty member City University of New York, since 1993.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, New York Academy of Sciences.
Connections
Married Chi-Oy Wei, 1966.
