Research Assistant Resume
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Arlington, TX
SUMMARY:
- A structural E.I.T graduate with a very recent Master?s Degree with the ability to perform structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel structures. Experience in concrete technology and design research.
- In - depth understanding of structural engineer role in construction administration such as draft specifications, periodic site visits, and architect-engineer agreement.
- Advanced construction materials knowledge including fiber reinforced concrete, FRP reinforcing bars, high strength concrete, high strength steel reinforcement, Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete ( Confidential ).
- Extensive knowledge of design manuals/committee reports and provisions such as AASHTO LRFD, ACI 318, ACI 363, ACI 440, ACI 544, ACI-ITG-6R, AISC 360, ASCE-7, IBC and PCI Bridge design manual.
- Good exposure to Building Information Modelling (BIM).
ENGINEERING TOOLS:
- ABAQUS
- ARAMIS (Digital Image Correlation)
- ETABS
- Grapher
- MathCAD
- MathType
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Excel
- Visio
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PG Super
- RISA-2D/3D
- STAAD
- Strain Smart
- XTRACT
- Technical Expertise
- Advanced Concrete Design
- Advanced Steel Design
- Concrete Bridge Design
- Finite Element Method
- Prestressed Concrete
- Structural Analysis
- Drafting Tools
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Revit
- SketchUp
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Arlington, TX
Research Assistant
Responsibilities:
- Designed and conducted pilot experimental tests on large-scale Ultra-High Performance Fiber-Reinforced
- Concrete ( Confidential ) structural flexural members and wrote technical annual reports for Confidential research project.
- Established manufacturing and large-scale casting process and structural design criteria for Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete ( Confidential ).
- Directed a collaborative research with Architecture Department.
- Performed large scale castings of Confidential for non-Euclidean shaped columnar branches, sandwich facade panels, shotcrete, pavement and catch basin.
- Assisted in construction and performing experimental tests for Confidential project award No. 1041633 Full-Scale RC and HPFRC Frame Sub assemblages subjected to collapse-consistent loading protocols ($1.1M grant).
- Assisted with several other research projects that include study on Seismic behavior of RC coupling beams and shear walls with reinforcement detailing and steel truss systems with seismic safety and performance.
- Trained and supervised students on laboratory equipment, data acquisition systems, and optical strain measurement system as well as conducting experimental tests.
Confidential, Arlington, TX
Co-Founder
Responsibilities:
- Co-founded astartup company that offered services of manufacturing and supplies of Confidential .
- Developed a business model and successfully performed several proof-of-concept castings.
- Prepared pre-packed dry mix of Confidential for local precast companies.
- Built a company website and assisted team during Confidential I-Corps program with weekly assignments.
- Learned about potential market of Confidential .
