Carson (Yuanzhong) Qiu, Ph.D., P.E. Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Define projects design criteria, design loads and specifications.Manage and train engineers in training and drafters Perform and manage buildings analysis and design of frames, lateral systems and foundations.Develop and manage structural construction drawings production and quality. Collaborated with multi-discipline project teams and owners on complex projects

• Conducted existing buildings field investigation, evaluation and provided engineering planning, review and oversight during design and construction for renovation and expansion.• Reviewed “as-built” drawings and previous design documents, developed details and concepts for building retrofit or expansion designs.• Prepared project scope, specifications and structural design criteria applicable for loading conditions including vertical, wind and seismic. • Created analysis models and interpreting results for 2D and 3D structural frames.• Performed structural seismic and wind loads analysis, structural frame and lateral system design.• Developed design calculations for building and bridge design projects• Reviewed shop drawings and submittals, responded to RFIs.• Conducted peer reviews of structural calculations and construction drawings completed by other engineers• Prepared and revised documentation in various project phase including floor plans and construction details. • Coordinated with other building disciplines (architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent• Performed one way and two-way reinforced concrete slab design.

Houston, Tx, Us

• Developed conceptual studies and preliminary structural layout with other engineers • Performed calculations of building elements (column, beam, foundation, connections, etc.) and well-defined structural systems using ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, RISA 3D, SAFE, L-Pile, ENERCALC, ADAPT, RAM Concept, Retain Pro, RAM connection.• Performed structural seismic and wind loads analysis, and designed concrete/masonry shear walls.• Coordinated with construction to answer field generated RFI’s.• Evaluated structural integrity of existing buildings, and conducted their upgrading design for additional loads.• Lead small projects analysis, design and production

Albuquerque, Nm, Us

1. Structural testing and data processing•Developed test apparatus and methods for structural vibration signal collection and processing.•Performed a wide array of experiments to investigate material properties and structural dynamic behaviors.•Troubleshot equipment and procedures to adapt them to meet research objectives.2. Finite element modeling and structural dynamic analyses•Created 2D/3D Finite Element structural models with ANSYS•Successfully performed linear and non-linear FEA (ANSYS) to correlate experimental data and analytical results.3. Structural vibration analyzing and solution development •Developed new algorithm/model for evaluating structural material damping.4. Bridge and Building Design•Performed bridge deck, girder, pier and footing analysis and design per design code.•Drafted and checked design details (AutoCAD) •Prepared and presented the design reports•Coordinated with team members for design and calculations review and check•Calculated building natural frequencies and mode shapes (MatLab Codes) •Performed response history analysis (RHA) and response spectra analysis (RSA) using earthquake excitation

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

Master'S Degree, Structural Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Road And Bridge Engineering