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• Design of new bridge structures:
• Performed reinforced concrete substructure design, including piers and semi-integral abutments
• Completed deep foundation design with driven steel piles, accounting for geotechnical considerations such as down drag and settlement.
• Experience with trail bridge construction in remote Parks areas, with consideration towards environmental and wildlife accommodations, suitable construction methodologies, logistics relating to transportation and.
• Conducted bridge testing on numerous bridges in the Calgary area, to examine the chloride content, CSE half-cell potential and existing cover reading, for structures with PMA overlay, HDOL, asphalt layer with.
• Developed a deterioration model in VBA to assess the level of corrosion-induced damage in existing concrete structures using a probabilistic approach Contract documents and administration

• Design of new bridge structures
• Performed design and check of post-tensioned NU girder multi-span bridges, with construction completed under staged post-tensioning, in accordance with S6-14 and CEB-FIB for long-term behaviour, in CSiBridge
• Completed designs and construction specifications for micropiles and rock anchors, in accordance with FHWA Guidelines
• Worked on rehabilitation programs for concrete bridges in the Calgary areas, o Performed load evaluation for existing structures in accordance with S6-14o Derived service life estimates for varying desired structural.

• Led tutorial sessions for undergraduate students
• Conducted lectures
• Prepared problem set solutions and graded assignments
• Performed experimental and analytical research related to hybrid bridge design

• Performed structural design and consulting services to clients in the Oil and Gas industry

• Worked as a field QA/QC technician
• Conducted asphalt material testing for highway construction projects

Phd, Structures And Solid Mechanics, Civil Engineering

Msc, Structures And Solid Mechanics, Civil Engineering

Bsc, Structural Engineering

Dean's Scholar, First Class Honours