Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2024 - Ferdinand Arnodin (17)

Ferdinand Arnodin was a French engineer born in 1845 and passed away in 1924, known for his innovative system for constructing suspension bridges. He invented the Arnodin system, which utilized reinforced concrete to provide greater strength and stability to suspension bridges. His most famous creation is the transporter bridge, which he designed and built in several locations across France and around the world. Transporter bridges offered a practical and cost-effective solution for crossing rivers and harbors, providing an alternative to traditional bridge construction methods. Arnodin's contributions to civil engineering have had a lasting impact and continue to be studied and admired to this day.