John Robert Booker (1942-1998) was an Australian geotechnical engineer known for his contributions to the field through approximately 250 published papers. He obtained his PhD under Ted Davis at the University of Sydney where he later became a Reader and Professor of Technical Mechanics. Booker served as head of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mining and held various roles, including Pro-Dean. His research included soil-structure interaction, creep, consolidation, and thermomechanical behavior of soils and rocks. He was recognized with several honors, including an Officer of the Order of Australia.
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Time Zone - Australia/Sydney (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Robert Booker belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Sydney
Place of Death: Sydney
Educated At: University of Sydney
Occupation: engineer
Children: 2
Employers: University of Sydney | Coffey Partners International
Awards Received: Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Leo 33 | 1 Leo 27 | 21 Libra 5 |
| Moon | 8 Sagittarius 32 | 22 Cancer 4 | 26 Sagittarius 8 |
| Mercury | 19 Cancer 28 | 14 Leo 11 | 12 Libra 48 |
| Venus | 0 Cancer 59 | 21 Gemini 51 | 12 Libra 51 |
| Mars | 24 Leo 49 | 21 Virgo 28 | 18 Libra 6 |
| Jupiter | 9 Cancer 44 | 10 Cancer 0 | 23 Cancer 46 |
| Saturn | 9 Gemini 27 | 1 Aries 43 | 12 Gemini 28 |
| Uranus | 3 Gemini 39 | 0 Gemini 41 | 4 Gemini 6 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 39 | 2 Aries 4 | 0 Libra 26 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 13 | 2 Aquarius 36 | 7 Leo 7 |
| Rahu | 6 Virgo 2 | 20 Pisces 41 | 1 Virgo 38 |
| Ketu | 6 Pisces 2 | 20 Virgo 41 | 1 Pisces 38 |
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