Jean Édouard Andreau
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Jean Édouard Andreau (born November 17, 1890 in Pontacq , † June 25, 1953 ) was a French engineer and aerodynamicist . Among other things, he developed several streamlined vehicles for French automobile manufacturers in the 1920s and 1930s .
Life
As a graduate of the Saint-Cyr Military School , Andreau took part in the First World War, but was disabled as early as 1914 after being wounded. During his subsequent activity for the technical service of the army, he constructed artillery shells and bombs . To do this, he also carried out investigations in Gustave Eiffel's wind tunnel .
From 1918 onwards, Andreaus paid increasing attention to automotive engineering. He developed a centrifugal gearbox and worked on shock absorber systems. In 1924 he built an engine with variable stroke, which made the industrialist André Citroën aware of him and Andreau designed four and six-cylinder engines for his company. After working for the Chausson and Donnet companies , in the 1930s he designed aerodynamic bodies for the Dubonnet brand , which the manufacturer of the aperitif of the same name had launched. The front suspension on spring-loaded swing arms, known as Dubonnet suspension , also emerged from this collaboration . In 1937 Andreau designed a racing car with a V12 engine for Delage , the body of which was built by Labourdette . Streamlined bodies were created for Peugeot , and Andreau was also responsible for the design of the world record car Thunderbolt of the British George Eyston .
After the Second World War , Andreau designed the body for the small car Mathis VL 333 .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Andreau, Jean Édouard |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Andreau, Jean |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French aerodynamicist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 17, 1890 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pontacq |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 25, 1953 |