Background
Quinn, Bayard Elmer was born on May 10, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Bayard Elmer and Martha (Engle) Quinn.
Quinn, Bayard Elmer was born on May 10, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Bayard Elmer and Martha (Engle) Quinn.
Bachelor of Science, Drexel Institute of Technology, 1937. Master of Science, Cornell University, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1945.
Draftsman, Radio Corporation of America Manufacturing Company, Camden, New Jersey, 1934-1937; engineer, General Electric Company, Schenectady, 1937-1940; assistant professor, Cornell Univercity, 1940-1946; professor, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1946-1981; professor emeritus, Purdue University, from 1981; director graduate programs, continuing engineering education, Purdue University, 1979-1981.
Member pavement condition evaluation committee Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, 1968-1975, member surface properties-vehicle interaction committee, 1973-1978. Consultant Boeing Airplane Company, General Motors Corporation, Atomic Energy Commission, National Science Foundation, Highway Research Board, American Association State Highway Officials Road Test. District commissioner Boy Scouts American, 1965-1974.
Member American Society Mechanical Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Sigma Xi, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi. Clubs: University, Sailing, Wabash Valley Torch (Lafayette) (president 1966).
Married Charlotte Louise Benedict, June 30, 1945. Children: Bayard Paul, James Benedict.