School of
Computing and Engineering

Computing and Engineering

Kevin Truman

Kevin Truman
Dean
Science and Engineering

Contact Info
trumank@umkc.edu
816-235-2399
534A R. H. Flarsheim Hall

About

Degrees
  • Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Missouri – Rolla, 1985
  • M.S., Civil Engineering (Structures), Washington University, 1981
  • B.S., Civil Engineering, Washington University, 1979
  • B.A., Mathematics and Physics, Monmouth College, 1979
Expertise
  • Seismic resistant design and analysis of concrete, steel and masonry structural systems
  • Structural optimization — static and dynamic loads
  • Massive concrete system analysis, design and construction
  • Structural mechanics — fracture mechanics, elasticity, plasticity and continua
  • Structural dynamics — wind and seismic loadings
  • Soil-pile-structure interaction
  • Forensic engineering of structural systems