Bashar Abdo Email & Phone Number

Specialties:• Structural analysis, building modeling and seismic design• Site inspection, building evaluation and seismic retrofit• Finite element analysis of pipeline structures• Advanced seismic studies and risk analysisRelevant Projects:1. Seismic design of multi-story office buildings2. Structural modeling and assessment of Grand Arch and Open-Air Theatre in Rachid Karami International Fair3. Modeling and analysis of pipelines using ABAQUS and Plaxis 2D4. Analysis of a large aesthetic steel Dragonfly structure5. Inspection of building conditions in Tripoli and Akkar post Turkey M7.8 earthquake 6. Seismic design of nonstructural components7. Development of automated VBA tool for shear wall design 8. Development of seismic sources (using MATLAB) for a seismic portfolio loss tool9. Portfolio seismic loss estimation for buildings located in California and Seattle, USA10. Site-specific spectra and ground motion selection for sites in California and Washington, USA

As a quality assurance with engineering background, I am responsible for software thorough testing, and ensuring the software meets engineering standards and requirements. My responsibilities were as follows:-General and technical testing of QuakeManager and other software-Ensure that the software complies with relevant industry regulations and standards-Understand the user requirements and identify potential areas of improvement-Meet with clients and users to explain software capabilities and technical aspects-Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases-Documentation of all software feature and tools including examples preparation-Create Printed Manuals (PDF & Word), CHM HTML Help files and Web help systems-Prepare technical and marketing presentations for QuakeManager software-Create and designed new dialog and re-designed existing ones

Underwent performance-based design and nonlinear analysis modeling trainingDeep knowledge in design, assessment and modeling of structures using ASCE/SEI 41-17, ASCE/SEI 7-16, FEMA, ACI 318 and ACI 440. Nonlinear structural modeling using SAP2000/ETABS.

Akkar, Lebanon

Project: Meshmesh Vocational SchoolDuties:-Site supervision and execution of the work-Performed regular site visits and inspections

Tripoli District, Lebanon

Project: Residential and Warehouse BuildingsDuties:-Site supervision and execution of the work-Performed regular site visits and inspections-Supervised junior staff and contractors-Worked with clients and architects-Practiced office logistics

Tripoli District, Lebanon

Project: Residential and Offices BuildingDuties:-Performed regular site visits-Oversee construction works being completed on site-Performed general construction duties on sites

Erasmus +, Engineering For Building Retrofit

Master Of Science - Ms, Civil Engineering, A

Activities and Societies: President of ASCE CityU Student ChapterResearch Title: Nonlinear Analysis and Seismic Evaluation of Grand Cover.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering, B+

Activities and Societies: ASCE CityU Student Chapter PresidentProject Title: Geotechnical Design of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls.

High School Diploma, General Sciences