Background
Leissa, Arthur William was born on November 16, 1931 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Arthur Max and Marcella E. (Smith) Leissa.
(VIBRATION OF PLATES, Arthur W. Leissa. 353 pp, hardcover ...)
VIBRATION OF PLATES, Arthur W. Leissa. 353 pp, hardcover 1993 (original published 1969). Monographs dedicated to the organization and summarization of knowledge existing in the field of continuum vibrations.
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(VIBRATION OF SHELLS, Arthur W. Leissa. 428 pp, hardcover ...)
VIBRATION OF SHELLS, Arthur W. Leissa. 428 pp, hardcover 1993 (original published 1973). Monographs dedicated to the organization and summarization of knowledge existing in the field of continuum vibrations.
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Mechanical engineering educator
Leissa, Arthur William was born on November 16, 1931 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Arthur Max and Marcella E. (Smith) Leissa.
BME, Ohio State University, 1954; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1958.
Engineer, Sperry Gyroscope Company, Great Neck, New York, 1954-1955. Research associate Ohio State University, 1955-1956, instructor engineering mechanics, 1956-1958, assistant professor engineering mechanics, 1958-1961, associate professor engineering mechanics, 1961-1964, professor engineering mechanics, 1964-1999, professor mechanical engineering, 1999-2001, professor emeritus, since 2001. Adjunct professor mechanical engineering Colorado State University, since 2002.
Visiting professor Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule, Zurich, Switzerland, 1972-1973, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1985-1986, University Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1997. Plenary lecturer 2nd International Conference Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics, Southampton, England, 1984, 4th International Conference on Composite Structures, Paisley, Scotland, 1987, Dynamics and Design Conference, Japan Society Mechanical Engineers, Kawasaki, 1990, Energy Sources and Technology Conference, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Houston, 1992, Symposium on mechanics of Continuous Systems, Sapporo, Japan, 1996. General chairman Pan American Congress Applied mechanics, Rio de Janeiro, 1989.
Honorary chairman 1st International Symposium on Vibrations of Continuous Systems, Estes Park, Colorado, 1997. General chairman 2nd International Symposium on Vibrations of Continuous Systems, Grindelwald, Switzerland, 1999, 3d International Symposium on Vibrations of Continuous Systems, Grand Teton National Park, 2001, 4th International Symposium on Vibrations of Continuous Systems, Keswick, England, 2003, 5th International Symposium on Vibrations of Continuous Systems, Germany, 2005. Consultant in field.
(VIBRATION OF PLATES, Arthur W. Leissa. 353 pp, hardcover ...)
(VIBRATION OF SHELLS, Arthur W. Leissa. 428 pp, hardcover ...)
Performer Columbus Symphony Orchestra Operas, 1971-1979. Leader Ohio State University Mount McKinley Expedition, 1978. Fellow: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Applied Mechanical award 2004), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, American Academy mechanics (president 1987-1988, Distinguished Service medal 2001).
Member: American Society Engineering Education, Colorado Mountain Club, American Alpine Club.
Married Gertrud E. Achenbach, April 11, 1974. Children: Celia Lynn, Bradley Glenn.