Abhilash Kusam Email & Phone Number

Advise clients on moisture sensitivity testing and performance testing of asphalt concrete.Write research proposals for solutions to pavement performance issues and quality control of asphalt mixture during production in collaboration with NC State University and the NC Department of Transportation.Provide insight and solutions to field and laboratory testing problems.Asphalt Mixture Design - Superpave and MarshallPerformance Testing of Asphalt Mixtures - workability, moisture susceptibility, cracking, and rutting.Provide solutions for testing non-conventional materials - bio cement bricks, fiberglass testing.WMA/Antistrip product evaluation for DOT approval.Train technicians on Asphalt Mix Design procedures and material testing.Quality Control and Assurance testing of soils, concrete, asphalt materials, and asphalt mixtures.Full Depth Reclamation of Base and Subgrade - Design and Testing.Quality Control and Assurance of Laboratory testing for Airports.Chip Seal Sampling and spread rate (emulsion, aggregate, and tack coat) testing in the field.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Worked on determining Moisture Sensitivity of Asphalt Mixtures using the Moisture-Induced Stress Test (MIST) device.Instructor for CE 313 - Mechanics of Solids (Spring 2017).

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Worked on developing alternative methods to evaluate moisture sensitivity in Asphalt Concrete Mixtures, and on the impact of WMA Technologies on the workability and moisture sensitivity of Asphalt Pavement Mixtures manufactured with Reclaimed Asphalt Material.

Remote, Oo

Wrote articles, summaries during FIFA 2010 World Cup and the 2011 NBA Playoffs. Partly covered the 2011 Formula One season.

Kharagpur, West Bengal, In

Worked on evaluating the performance of Hot, Warm, and Half Warm Asphalt mixtures.Consultancy work involving soil, binder, aggregate, and mix testing as per Indian, ASTM, and AASHTO standards.

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, In

In charge of Transportation Engineering Lab for undergraduate students.Taught a few lectures on materials and design of asphalt concrete and airport runway design.

Read and understood plans (print layout and AutoCAD drawings) of a 10-floor residential apartment consisting of seven blocks including a recreational area.Estimated the amount of steel, concrete, and other construction material required for different construction phases and their cost.Assisted in planning and wrote daily progress reports.Supervised the laying of reinforcement and concrete work of various components like foundations, columns, beams, slabs, and masonry walls

Exposed to the functioning of the heavy machinery industry and how various departments of the organization work in coordination.Did a safety review of various departments and highlighted the safety checks that were lacking.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Civil Engineering

Master'S Degree, Transportation Materials

B.E.(Hons)., Civil Engineering