Keshab Sharma, Phd Email & Phone Number

Fredericton, Nb, Ca

New Brunswick, Canada

Alberta, Canada

-Geotechnical investigation of soil: CPT test, collection of undisturbed sample (Shelby tube)-Field test of shallow foundation in cohesive soil in Edmonton * Instrumented footing was used (96 strain gauges were mounted on rebars) * 9 linear displacement transducer were used to measure the displacement during the test * 1 accelerometer was used. -Laboratory test: Moisture content, Density, Specific gravity, Particle size distribution (sieve and hydrolysis analysis ), Direct shear test, Unconfined compressive strength test, Triaxial tests, Proctor test (Optimum moisture test), and Hydraulic conductivity test (Constant and falling head) etc.

Edmonton, Canada Area

Course TaughtCIV E 381 SOIL MECHANICS , Winter and Fall 2014CIV E 381 SOIL MECHANICS , Winter and Fall 2015CIV E 381 SOIL MECHANICS , Winter and Fall 2016CIV E 481 SOIL ENGINEERING , Winter and Fall 2017CIV E 270 MECHANICS DEFORMABLE BODIES I, Winter 2018CIV E 481 SOIL ENGINEERING , Fall 208

Edmonton, Canada Area

Almita Piling is Canada’s leading provider of helical piles. I worked as a Geo-technical Engineer for the field test of helical piles in Alberta. Job responsibilities:- Work closely with the research and development team of Almita Piling.- Planning, conducting, and supervising geotechnical investigations with the goal of implementing new pile types- Conduct the field test (Axial compression and tension, lateral load test) of helical pile (deep foundation)- Analyzing field data and preparing detailed engineering reports and recommendations- Communicate with manager, and internal stakeholders

Eastern Nepal

Technical officer responsible for the technical aspects of overall management of project in Taplejung and reporting to higher authority and donor as well- 23 Rural School block retrofitting for seismic resilience. The project is the first of its kind in Nepal. Responsible to conduct seismic vulnerability, assessment, design, estimate and implementation under close coordination with Department of Urban Development and Building Construction, GoN.- Ensured all designs is adequately mitigated with potential risk of seismic vulnerability, and lightning. Providing technical support to PNGOs, i.e. assists in hiring sub-engineer, providing training and to ensure she/he meets minimum standards as per project needs.- Construction site visit, monitoring and evaluation, construction supervision, quality control, ensuring the payment and proper documentations.- Providing the technical assistance during the preparation of District Disaster Risk Management Plan, District Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan and local/VDC level Disaster Risk Management.- Develop regional, district and community network mechanism and strengthen their internal capacity to deal with disaster and emergency at local level.- Strengthen partners' capacity in improving their efficiency, effectiveness, quality of work and accountability in disaster preparedness, response and risk reduction- Working under close coordination with PNGOs, GO line agencies, and other stakeholders under high time pressure. - Produce quarterly and annual, or as per specific program requirements reports and submit to program coordinator.

Kopundole, Lalitpur, Nepal

Engineer as well responsible for the overall management of office and project- Carry out geotechnical field investigation (i.e. SPT and CPT test, Plate load test, Auger boring, Shear velocity etc.).- Supervision of geotechnical laboratory tests (i.e. Atterberg limits, Moisture content, Sieve analysis, Direct shear test, Vane shear test, Triaxial tests including UCS, Consolidation test, Compaction test, Hydraulic conductivity test etc.).- Provide direction to technical team in field inspection activities.- Perform geotechnical analysis and study to assess construction site condition. - Perform calculations. Summarize results of calculations. Prepare text and illustrations for technical reports.- Design of shallow and deep foundation, retaining structures, sheet piles and other earth structure etc. - Use specialised computer software- Preparation of RFP (Request for Proposal), proposal, Tendering and bidding document and other technical reports.- Responsible to check design, estimate report and submitting the report to client.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Soil-foundation-interaction: Field investigation and performance-based seismic design of rocking shallow foundations in cohesive soil

Master'S Degree, Civil Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil Engineering