Pierre-Louis La Rochelle

Background

Rochelle, Pierre-Louis La was born on August 20, 1928 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada. Son of Emile Joseph and Juliette Marie (Coulombe) LaRochelle.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Seminaire De Quebec, Canada, 1950; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Laval, Quebec, 1954; Master of Science, U. Laval, Quebec, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1960.

Career

Assistant professor engineering, U. Laval, Quebec, 1960-1963; head department сivil engineering, U. Laval, Quebec, 1963-1967; professor engineering, U. Laval, Quebec, 1968-1996; director graduate studies сivil engineering, U. Laval, Quebec, 1992-1994; professor emeritus, U. Laval, Quebec, since 1997; retired, U. Laval, Quebec, 1996. Adjunct Professor U. Laval, 1996-1997. President Les Cons. PLR Inc.

Consultant in geotechnology engineering, dam design and construction Hydro-Quebec, SNC, Golder, others, Canada.

Achievements

• Pierre-Louis Louisiana Rochelle has been listed as a noteworthy Civil engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Engineering Institute Canada. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society for Testing and Materials (Hogentogler award 1985), Royal Society Canada, Canada Academy Engineering, International Committee on Landslides (president 1981-1989), Yacht Club (Sillery, Quebec. Commander 1982).

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, skiing, golfing, music.

Connections

Married Rachel Gratia Bedard, July 11, 1958 (deceased August 1991). Children— Judith, Sophie, Anne.

Father:

Emile Joseph LaRochelle

Mother:

Juliette Marie (Coulombe) LaRochelle

Spouse:

Rachel Gratia Bedard