Background
Douglas, James was born on October 1, 1914 in Uvalde, Texas, United States. Son of Raymond C. and Mae (Savage) Douglas.
Construction engineering educator
Douglas, James was born on October 1, 1914 in Uvalde, Texas, United States. Son of Raymond C. and Mae (Savage) Douglas.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1938. Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1942. Master of Civil Engineering, 1943.
Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, California, 1963.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1938, advanced through grades to captain, 1956, in charge construction Cubi Point Naval Air Station Philippines, 1951-1954, director Seabee division, 1954-1958, in charge construction Antarctic bases International Geophysical Year, 1956-1958. Professor construction engineering Stanford, since 1963. Consultant construction engineering Stanford Research Institute, various corporations, United States and foreign governments, since 1963.
Chairman committee construction management Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, 1969-1976.
Active Boy Scouts American, since 1946. Served with Armed Forces, World World War World War II. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers (chairman construction equipment committee 1960-1965).
Member Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, Chi Epsilon, Chi Phi.
Married Sarah Maria Bisset, July 22, 1941. Children– Sarah A., Susan E., Bonnie B., James A.