BASc, MASc
3T5 Civil
Inducted: 1987
John Bryce spent most of his professional life with Ontario Hydro. Under his management, a number of innovative techniques in the use of hydraulic models were developed for the design and construction of the Redevelopment at Niagara and the St. Lawrence River Power Project, as with several smaller projects.
Bryce was responsible for hydraulic engineering in the design and construction of generating stations; hydro-electric, nuclear and thermal. His work significantly increased scientific knowledge of fluid dynamics and hydraulic forces on natural and man-made structures, and was instrumental in the success of a number of major hydro-electric projects.
A hydraulic engineer of great technical ability and vision, Bryce’s engineering and communication skills led him to representing Ontario and Ontario Hydro on various national and international boards. His work has been recognized by a number of awards including the Angus Medal 1960, the Keefer Medal 1968, Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada 1974, Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal 1968, and the APEO Engineering Medal 1988.
Achievements
- Responsible for the hydraulic design of major hydro-electric stations, and increased scientific knowledge of fluid dynamics
- Developed unusual techniques in the pioneer use of hydraulic models for the design of hydro-electric stations, particularly for the Niagara and St. Lawrence power projects
- Represented Ontario and Ontario Hydro on many international boards
- Strong leadership in Metropolitan United Church, Toronto