Richard Lee Pendleton

Background

Pendleton, Richard Lee was born on September 5, 1935 in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States. Son of Clarence Chester and Elvena Lea (Branson) Pendleton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Missouri School Mines, 1957. Master of Science, Missouri School Mines, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, Rolla, 1973.

Career

Junior production engineer, Socony Mobil Oil Corporation, Duncan, Oklahoma, 1957-1962; instructor engineer mechanics, U. Missouri, Rolla, 1962-1973; assistant professor mechanic engineer, South Dakot School Mines and Technology, Rapid City, 1973-1985; professor mechanic engineer, South Dakot School Mines and Technology, Rapid City, since 1985. Secretary composite materials division Society for Experimental Mechanics, 1984-1988. General stress analysis consultant, since 1974.

Achievements

• Richard Lee Pendleton has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Mechanical Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, British Society Strain Management, Society Experimental Mechanics, Career Specialties Mechanical Failure Analysis.

Interests

• Avocations: sports, history, design, advanced composite materials.

Connections

Married Joyce Lavon Byrd, February 10, 1958. Children: Richard B., Linda, Rebecca, David.

Father:

Clarence Chester Pendleton

Mother:

Elvena Lea (Branson) Pendleton

Spouse:

Joyce Lavon Byrd

child:

David Pendleton

child:

Richard B. Pendleton

child:

Linda Pendleton

child:

Rebecca Pendleton