Background
Richart, Frank Edwin was born on December 6, 1918 in Urbana, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank Erwin and Fern (Johnson) Richart.
Richart, Frank Edwin was born on December 6, 1918 in Urbana, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank Erwin and Fern (Johnson) Richart.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1940; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1948; postgrad, University of Michigan, 1940-1941; Doctor of Science, U. Florida, 1972; Doctor of Science, Northwestern University, 1987.
Research assistant, then associate department сivil engineering, University of Illinois, 1946-1948; assistant professor mechanic engineering, Harvard University, 1948-1952; associate professor department сivil engineering, U. Florida, 1952-1954; professor, U. Florida, 1954-1962; professor civil engring, University of Michigan, 1962-1977; department chairman, University of Michigan, 1962-1969; W. J. Emmons Distinguished professor, University of Michigan, 1977-1986; professor emeritus, University of Michigan, since 1986. Consultant Moran, Proctor, Mueser, Rutledge, New York City, summers 1953-1955, 57, also Office Engineers, United States Army, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1941-1946. Member National Academy of Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (honorary, T.A. Middlebrooks award 1956, 59, 60, 67, Wellington prize 1963, Terzaghi lecturer 1974, Terzaghi award 1980).
Married Elizabeth Goldthorp, February 21, 1945. Children— John Douglas, Betsy, Willard Clark.