Ben C. Gerwick, Jr. was an American civil engineer and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Born on February 22, 1919, he served in the US Navy during World War II before returning to the family business specializing in marine construction. Notable for his innovations in underwater concrete and deep foundations, he contributed to significant projects like the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge. Gerwick published over 240 papers and authored five books, earning various accolades including the Golden Beaver Award and membership in the National Academy of Engineering. He retired in 1989 but continued teaching.
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Meaning of the name - Ben
son, child
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Ben C. Gerwick, Jr. belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Berkeley
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: civil engineer
Employers: University of California, Berkeley
Awards Received: Frank P. Brown Medal
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 22, 1919
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 22, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Pisces 9 | 4 Pisces 12 | 17 Gemini 54 |
| Moon | 0 Sagittarius 23 | 12 Taurus 2 | 5 Scorpio 47 |
| Mercury | 2 Pisces 16 | 21 Pisces 35 | 15 Gemini 43 |
| Venus | 24 Pisces 45 | 15 Pisces 31 | 1 Leo 30 |
| Mars | 20 Pisces 42 | 23 Aquarius 53 | 10 Gemini 10 |
| Jupiter | 5 Cancer 37 | 15 Cancer 32 | 18 Cancer 5 |
| Saturn | 24 Leo 58 | 0 Aries 54 | 23 Leo 54 |
| Uranus | 27 Aquarius 58 | 27 Taurus 37 | 1 Pisces 39 |
| Neptune | 7 Leo 16 | 0 Aries 49 | 7 Leo 15 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 39 | 4 Aquarius 21 | 5 Cancer 41 |
| Rahu | 8 Sagittarius 54 | 9 Pisces 22 | 3 Sagittarius 14 |
| Ketu | 8 Gemini 54 | 9 Virgo 22 | 3 Gemini 14 |
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