Description: (Civil engineer, Geotechnician)
Arthur Casagrande, an American civil engineer, made significant contributions to engineering geology and geotechnical engineering. He is renowned for his innovative designs of soil testing equipment and pioneering research on seepage and soil liquefaction. Casagrande played a crucial role in establishing the soil mechanics teaching program at Harvard University in the 1930s, which has since served as a model for similar programs worldwide. His work has left a lasting impact on the field of geotechnical engineering and continues to shape the industry today.