Robert J. Tichy

Research Engineer

PACCAR 156
tichy@wsu.edu
509-335-2262

Professional Experience

  • 1992 – 2017, Research Engineer | Composite Materials and Engineering Center, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
  • 1991 – present, President | Technology Management & Implementation, Inc., Federal Way, WA
  • 1989 – 1991, Senior Engineer | Engineered Systems and Products, Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, WA
  • 1986 – 1989, Program Manager | Composites and Special Products R&D, Weyerhaeuser Company | Tacoma, WA
  • 1979 – 1986, Manager | Engineering Research and Development, Western Wood Products Association, Portland, OR

Education

  • Ph.D. | Materials Science, and Engineering – 1981, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
  • M.S. | Wood Engineering – 1975, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
  • B.S. | Wood Science – 1973, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

Publications

  • Parsons, B.J., D.A. Bender, J.D. Dolan, R.J. Tichy and F.E. Woeste.  2014.  Lateral load path and capacity of exterior decks. ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 19(4), DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000203

Projects