Ph.D., Civil Engineering, 1997, Texas A&M University
M.S., Agricultural Engineering, 1984, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
B.S., Agricultural Engineering, 1981, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Certifications
Professional Engineer, Commonwealth of Virginia #18266
Professional Experience
Clinical Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Washington State University, 2017-present
Professor of Civil Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical & Civil Engineering, George Fox University, 2013-2017
Coughlin Distinguished Professor of Structural Engineering, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Washington State University, 2011-2013
Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Washington State University, 2003-2013
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Washington State University, 1997-2003
Research Associate, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1996
Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1994-1995
Director of Engineering, American Wood Council, American Forest & Paper Association, 1991-1994
Manager of Structural Engineering, American Wood Council, American Forest & Paper Association, 1989-1991
Structural Engineer, American Wood Council, American Forest & Paper Association, 1987-1989
Instructor, Dept. of Engineering Technology, Northern Virginia Community College, 1986
Mechanical Engineer, Belvoir R&D Center, U.S. Army, 1983-1987
Awards
Outstanding Teaching Faculty Award, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Washington State University (2013, 2008, 2000)
Reid Miller Teaching Excellence Award, College of Engineering & Architecture, Washington State University (2008)
Leon Luck Faculty Award, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Washington State University (2011, 2002)
Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Washington State University (2005)
Buckingham ASCE Advisor Award, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Washington State University (2013, 2012)
Collingwood Prize, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1998
Certificate of Appreciation, U.S.D.A. Forest Products Laboratory (US FPL), 1994
Merit Award, Virginia Section of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), 1992
Teaching
Statics
Dynamics
Mechanics of Materials
Structural Analysis
Geotechnical Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Timber Design
Reinforced Concrete Design
Structural Steel Design
Masonry Design
Prestressed Concrete Design
Structural Design Loads & Load Paths
Nondestructive Evaluation of Structural Materials
Advanced Steel Design
Advanced Timber Design
Structural Reliability
Introduction to Engineering
Publications
Breyer, D.E., K.E. Cobeen, K.J. Fridley and D.G. Pollock. 2015. Design of Wood Structures – LRFD/ASD. McGraw-Hill.
Montfort, D., S. Brown and D.G. Pollock. 2009. An investigation of students’ conceptual understanding in related sophomore to graduate-level engineering and mechanics courses. ASEE Journal of Engineering Education 98(2):111-129.
K.R. Olsen and D.G. Pollock. 2009. Ultrasonic detection of simulated corrosion in one inch diameter steel tieback rods. Transportation Northwest (TransNow) Final Technical Report TNW2009-07.
Dupuis, K.J., K.R. Olsen, R.R. Musgrove, E.J. Pearson and D.G. Pollock. 2008. Thermal imaging of concrete members to locate grouted post-tensioning ducts and identify simulated voids. Proceedings of the NDE/NDT for Highways and Bridges Conference, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), Oakland, CA.
Conner, J.M., D.G. Pollock and B. Khaleghi. 2006. Detection of simulated voids in grouted ducts using ground-penetrating radar. Proceedings of the 2006 Concrete Bridge Conference, Portland Cement Association (PCA).
Pollock, D.G. and C. Knudson. 2003. Span Calculator for Sawn Lumber Joists and Rafters, on-line software for use by engineers, architects, and construction professionals. Available on the AWC website.
Fabrello-Streufert, A.M., D.G. Pollock and D.I. McLean. 2003. Anchor bolts in concrete masonry under combined tension and shear loading. The Masonry Society Journal 21(1):13-30.
Tucker, B.J., D.A. Bender, D.G. Pollock and M.P. Wolcott. 2003. Ultrasonic plate wave evaluation of natural fiber composite panels. Wood and Fiber Science 35(2):266-281.
Henson, A.B., K.J. Fridley, D.G. Pollock and C.J. Brahler. 2002. Efficacy of interactive internet-based education in structural timber design. ASEE Journal of Engineering Education 91(4):371-378.
Emerson, R.N., D.G. Pollock, D.I. McLean, K.J. Fridley, R.F. Pellerin and R.J. Ross. 2002. Ultrasonic inspection of large bridge timbers. FPS Forest Products Journal 52(9):88-95.
Pollock, D.G., D.A. Bender, D.E. Bray and J.T.P. Yao. 2001. Ultrasonic detection of a plastic hinge in bolted timber connections. ASNT Materials Evaluation 59(5):625-631.
Emerson R.N., D.G. Pollock, D.I. McLean, K.J. Fridley, R.J. Ross and R.F. Pellerin. 2001. Ultrasonic inspection of a glued laminated timber fabricated with defects. Transportation Research Record, Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 1770:155-165.
Tubbs, J.B., D.G. Pollock and D.I. McLean. 2000. Testing of anchor bolts in concrete block masonry. The Masonry Society Journal 18(2):75-88.
Tucker, B.J., D.G. Pollock, K.J. Fridley and J.J. Peters. 2000. Governing yield modes for common bolted and nailed wood connections. ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction 5(1):14-26.
