Ashwin Poudel Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Arizona

• Perform analysis and design of structures subjected to gravity and lateral loads
• Design and develop solutions for the strengthening of structural elements primarily using FRP materials
• Prepare construction documents, design drawings and specifications in compliance with applicable codes and regulations
• Conduct site visit/ inspection as required and prepare reports detailing structural investigation and assessment
• Develop design solutions based on structural investigation and assessment reports

Omaha, Nebraska

Lawrence, Kansas

• Led an experimental study to quantify the influence of axial restraint on diagonally reinforced concrete coupling beams subjected to reversed-cyclic loading
• Supervised a team of undergraduate student workers to design, construct, and test a diagonally reinforced concrete coupling beam
• Led an interlaboratory study to develop precision and bias statement for ASTM A1061: Standard Test Methods for Testing Multi-Wire Steel Prestressing Strand
• Provided technical assistance in the design, construction, casting, instrumentation, and testing of 2 reinforced concrete shear walls and 12 reinforced concrete coupling beams specimens under fully reversed cyclic.

Kathmandu, Nepal

• Led and managed construction of 5 residential and 2 government buildings which involved planning, providing technical consultations, and estimating costs
• Coordinated with local government officials and villagers in reconstruction activities after the 2015 earthquake
• Carried out damage assessment, surveying, and mapping of 2 world heritage sites in Nepal
• Prepared structural design calculations, structural drawings, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and technical reports of 2 heritage buildings for reconstruction

Carried out Rapid visual damage assessment and detail damage assessment of buildings in earthquake affected areas

New Baneshwor, Kathmandu

• Analyzed and designed a 15 story high-rise apartment building using SAP2000 and ETABS
• Prepared structural design calculations, drawings, quantity take off, and cost analysis: used EXCEL spreadsheets and AutoCAD
• Conducted feasibility study and design of a 50 meter RCC bridge along with the preparation of detailed structural drawings, specifications, and design report
• Carried out modeling, analysis, and design of 5 residential houses and also prepared structural drawings, specifications, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and contract documents

Master Of Science - Ms, Civil Engineering, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Vice President-EERI (KU Chapter) • Prepared and submitted fundraising plan, budget breakdown, recruitment plan.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Civil Engineering Student Society of NepalCompleted a Project work on "Earthquake Resistant Design of Apartment.

High School, Science