C. A. P. Turner
American engineer
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C.A.P. Turner was an American engineer who made significant contributions to the development of reinforced concrete construction. In the early 20th century, he pioneered the use of flat slabs in buildings, eliminating the need for traditional beams. This innovation, which utilized diagonal and orthogonal patterns of reinforcing bars, was a crucial step in advancing concrete as a primary building material for structures like the Ingalls Building in Cincinnati.1
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