Zum 200. Geburtstag von Gustav Robert Kirchhoff: Vor 175 Jahren wurde die Plattentheorie vollendet.

On the 200 th birthday of Gustav Robert Kirchhoff: The plate theory was finalised 175 years ago Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824–1887) is remembered for five important achievements in 19th century physics: – Circuit laws (Kirchhoff's current and voltage law), 1845 – Theory of the thin, elastic plate, 1850 – Theory of the thin, elastic rod with large deformations, 1859 – Foundation of spectroscopy with Robert W. Bunsen (1811–1899), 1859 – Law of thermal radiation, 1859 There is also the Piola‐Kirchhoff stress tensor from continuum mechanics. This list of Kirchhoff's impact on physics could be continued. In addition to the biography, the following focuses on the genesis of the theory of the thin, elastic plate, which is important for reinforced concrete construction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]