5 Indonesian Civil Engineering Figures You Must Know

Hey, APT friends! Did you know that Indonesia has many amazing civil engineering figures whose contributions are top-notch? From groundbreaking innovations to mega projects, each of them has a fascinating story. Let’s check out 5 Indonesian civil engineers who make us proud:

1. Prof. Dr. Ir. Roosseno Soerjohadikoesoemo    
   Let me introduce you to Prof. Roosseno, the Father of Concrete in Indonesia! He was the first head of the Bandung Institute of Technology (now the Faculty of Engineering at UGM) and a key figure in the Monas and Gelora Bung Karno Stadium projects. Besides being a civil engineering expert, he also served as a minister in President Soekarno’s cabinet. Cool, right
2. Prof. Dr. Ir. Wiratman Wangsadinata    
   Prof. Wiratman, the earthquake-resistant building expert! He didn’t just design the Ampera Bridge in Palembang and the Belawan Port, but also wrote the Indonesian reinforced concrete standard SNI T-15_1991-03, making Indonesia’s concrete standards stronger. All those complicated formulas? He’s the one who handled them!
3. Prof. Dr. Ir. Sedyatmo    
   Here’s the inventor of the "Cakar Ayam" (Chicken Claw) foundation! Born on October 24, 1909, Prof. Sedyatmo created a foundation that could be used on swampy land. The "Cakar Ayam" may look like a chicken’s claw, but it works wonders for buildings in low-density areas.
4. Prof. Dr. Ir. Joko Santoso, M.Sc    
   Prof. Joko, a professor of Geophysics at ITB, is also an expert in slope stability and soil foundations. His research is crucial for preventing landslides and strengthening foundations in earthquake-prone areas. Born on September 9, 1953, his contributions are invaluable for the safety of our buildings.
5. Ir. Soetami    
   Ir. Soetami, the legendary Minister of Public Works! Born on October 19, 1928, he is known for vital projects like the Jatiluhur Dam and the Semanggi Bridge. During his time as a minister, he played a huge role in developing infrastructure that supported Indonesia’s growth.

So, guys, these figures didn’t just make history, they also brought major innovations to civil engineering in Indonesia. Hopefully, they inspire more great minds in the future!

Sources: https://ft.ugm.ac.id/prof-roosseno-jejak-peletak-dasar-ft-ugm/#:~:text=Prof.%20Roosseno%20yang%20memiliki%20nama,dijuluki%20sebagai%20Bapak%20Beton%20Indonesia

https://www.itb.ac.id/berita/obituari-prof-dr-ir-h-wiratman-wangsadinata/5473

https://p2k.stekom.ac.id/ensiklopedia/Sedyatmo

https://juraganmaterial.id/blog/tips-juragan/pondasi-cakar-ayam

https://www.kompas.tv/nasional/226961/mengenal-sutami-menteri-termiskin-perancang-banyak-proyek-besar