Background
Hardin, Bobby Ott was born on September 9, 1935 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ermine Martin and Bessie Mildred Hardin.
Hardin, Bobby Ott was born on September 9, 1935 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ermine Martin and Bessie Mildred Hardin.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Kentucky, Lexington, 1956. Master of Science, University Kentucky, Lexington, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Florida, Gainesville, 1961.
Highway engineer Kentucky Department highways, Lexington, 1956. Instructor, civil engineering University Kentucky, 1956—1959, associate professor, civil engineering, 1962—1967, professor, civil engineering, 1967—2006, chairman, department civil engineering, 1973—1977, emeritus professor, civil engineering, since 2006. Part time structural designer Gregg and Associates Consulting Engineers, 1957—1959.
Private practice, 1962—1992. Ford foundation resident, engineering practice Tennessee Valley Authority Construction Nicajack Dam, South Pittsburgh, 1965—1966.
Fellow: American Society of Civil Engineers (life. Journal geotechnology engineering editorial board 1974-1982, geotechnology engineering division awards committee 1991-1999).
Married Anita Jane Stoten, June 25, 1960. Children: Kenneth Ott, Cynthia Jane Gibson.