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Benjamin F. Wright Jr. (born July 11, 1946) is an American record producer, composer and arranger. As an arranger, he has conducted hits for many artists including Justin Timberlake, OutKast, Brandy, Destiny's Child, Dru Hill, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, James Ingram, Richard Ashcroft, Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson. [1] Early life.
Benjamin Wright, American engineer who directed the construction of the Erie Canal. Because he trained so many engineers on that project, Wright has been called the ‘father of American engineering.’ He also was consulting engineer to several other canals and a number of railroads.
Benjamin Wright. 1770 – 1842. Benjamin Wright, a surveyor by training and education, while also a judge and civic leader, came to be regarded as the "Father of American Engineering." Wright, along with notable early American engineers such as James Geddes, John Sullivan, and John Jervis, was of the so-called "Erie Canal School of Engineering."
Oct 18, 2020 · Benjamin Wright helped build transportation and canal systems in the United States and served as the chief engineer on the construction of the Erie Canal. Wright’s influence was so widespread that by the mid-1800s almost every civil engineer in the country claimed some connection to him.
Benjamin Wright (October 10, 1770 – August 24, 1842) was an American civil engineer who was chief engineer of the Erie Canal and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. In 1969, the American Society of Civil Engineers declared him the "Father of American Civil Engineering".
Benjamin Wright: Father of American Civil Engineering. Abstract. The early nineteenth century was a time of great change as the United States transitioned from the colonial era to the industrial age. Benjamin Wright’s engineering career spanned the better part of that time from 1790 to 1840.
Apr 26, 2012 · It is the intent of this paper to examine the professional career of Benjamin Wright. In so doing, the significant projects from the complete body of his work will be discussed and the impact he had upon American Civil Engineering.
The early nineteenth century was a time of great change as the United States transitioned from the colonial era to the industrial age. Benjamin Wright's engi...
Oct 20, 2020 · Reston, Va. –The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recognizes the impact Benjamin Wright has had on the civil engineering profession in their newest publication, Benjamin Wright: Father of American Civil Engineering.
Jan 20, 2022 · The presentation offers a glimpse into the life and work of Benjamin Wright and explores the various facets of his career which set about the decision by the American Society of Civil Engineers to designate him the father of the profession in America.
