Gustavo Colonnetti

Mathematician, Academic

1886 – 1968

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Who was Gustavo Colonnetti?

Gustavo Colonnetti was an Italian mathematician and engineer who made important contributions to continuum mechanics and strength of materials. He was a Rector of the Politecnico di Torino and President of CNR. His theories found important applications in modern techniques of construction, such as pre-stressed concrete.

He is remembered for Colonnetti's theorem which states that in equilibrium the potential energy function is minimized.

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Born
Nov 8, 1886
Turin
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Died
1968
Turin

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on July 23, 2013

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