frank martin baron (july 7, 1914, chicago, illinois – october 17, 1994) served as professor of civil engineering at university of california, berkeley and held an international reputation as an expert in the fields of bridge and roof-structure design, and seismic and wind analysis. he was twice the recipient of the prized leon s. moisseiff award issued annually by the american society of civil engineers (asce), and among his manifold professional affiliations, served as chairman of the us council of the international association for bridge and structural engineering.