Background
Silman, Robert was born on May 19, 1935 in New York City. Son of David and Dorothy (Mahler) Silman.
Silman, Robert was born on May 19, 1935 in New York City. Son of David and Dorothy (Mahler) Silman.
Bachelor, Cornell Univercity, 1956; Bachelor of Civil Engineering, New York University, 1960; Master of Civil Engineering, New York University, 1963.
Estimator, Tishman Realty & Construction, New York City, 1957-1958; structural engineer, Severud Associations, New York City, 1960-1963; structural engineer, Ove Arup & Partners, London, 1963-1964; structural engineer, Ammann & Whitney, New York City, 1964-1965; president, Robert Silman Associations, Professional Corporation, Consulting Engineers, New York City, since 1966. Adjunct Professor architecture Graduate School Architecture Columbia University, New York City, since 1987. Lecturer in field.
Trustee Hoff Barthelson Music School, Scarsdale, New York, since 1980, James Marston Fitch Charitable Trust, New York City, since 1995. First lieutenant Quartermaster corpus, United States army, 1956-1957. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers.
Member International Association Bridge & Structural Engineering (Chairman.com. sustainable engineering).
Married Roberta Karpel, June 14, 1956. Children: Miriam, Joshua, Ruth.
