Russian Sea Defences: Technical and Logistic Problems Relating to Large National Construction Infrastructure Schemes
- Calendar
- Lectures
- Date
- Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026 7:30 pm
- Speaker
- John Cowen M.A.(Oxon) C.Eng. MICE, FRGS
Location
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre, RAU, Cirencester GL7 6JS
Description
Flood Protection Barrier for St. Petersburg, Russia
The Cirencester Science and Technology Society is delighted to welcome John Cowen M.A. (Oxon) C.Eng. MICE, FRGS, who will present an fascinating insight into one of the world's most ambitious engineering projects.
The Cirencester Science and Technology Society is delighted to welcome John Cowen M.A. (Oxon) C.Eng. MICE, FRGS, who will present an fascinating insight into one of the world's most ambitious engineering projects.
John Cowen will take us through the extraordinary technical and logistical challenges of this massive 22-mile long construction project, including:
• The scale and scope of the project
• Key design issues and technical difficulties, including the Russian military's requirement for stainless steel construction throughout this enormous structure
• The unique constraints and peculiarities of working within the Russian system
This promises to be a compelling evening combining engineering excellence with the human challenges of delivering infrastructure on a national scale.
• The scale and scope of the project
• Key design issues and technical difficulties, including the Russian military's requirement for stainless steel construction throughout this enormous structure
• The unique constraints and peculiarities of working within the Russian system
This promises to be a compelling evening combining engineering excellence with the human challenges of delivering infrastructure on a national scale.