Richard Dillon Barksdale

Background

Barksdale, Richard Dillon was born on May 2, 1938 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Son of William Spruil and Lucile Dillon Barksdale.

Education

A.S., Southern Technology Institute, Marietta, Georgia, 1958; Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute Technology, 1962; Master of Science, Georgia Institute Technology, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1966.

Career

Assistant professor сivil engineering, Georgia Institute Technology, 1965-1969; associate professor, Georgia Institute Technology, 1969-1975; professor, Georgia Institute Technology, 1975-1995; professor emeritus, Georgia Institute Technology, since 1995. Vice president Soil Systems, Inc., Marietta, 1972-1979, Soil Systems of the Carolina, 1976-1979. Special lecturer Southern Technology Institute, 1958-1960.

Member committee longterm pavement performance Strategic Highway Research Program.

Achievements

• Richard Dillon Barksdale has been listed as a noteworthy Civil engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-president Briarcliff High School Booster Club, 1983-1984, Briarcliff High School Parent-Teachers Association, 1985-1986. Member American Society of Civil Engineers (Norman medal 1978, president Georgia section 1975-1976, chairman national committee structural design of roadways), National Stone Association (professor of year 1996), Appalachee Sportsman Club (president 1974-1995), Phi Kappa Phi (president Georgia Technology chapter 1979).

Connections

Married Bonnie Alice McClung, Nov.16, 1962. Children— Cheryl Lynn, Richelle Denise.

Father:

William Spruil

Mother:

Lucile Dillon Barksdale

Spouse:

Bonnie Alice McClung