Vincent A. Mcclelland, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

Research focuses on the mechanical consequences of internal erosion in zoned embankment dams, in connection with the 1996 sinkhole incident in the WAC Bennett Dam. Performed an experimental program to characterize the mechanics of gap-graded sand sampled from the WAC Bennett Dam South Moraine Borrow Source. Results are characterized in a critical state framework for eventual development of a constitutive model in an effort to establish a mechanics based understanding of seepage induced internal… Show more Research focuses on the mechanical consequences of internal erosion in zoned embankment dams, in connection with the 1996 sinkhole incident in the WAC Bennett Dam. Performed an experimental program to characterize the mechanics of gap-graded sand sampled from the WAC Bennett Dam South Moraine Borrow Source. Results are characterized in a critical state framework for eventual development of a constitutive model in an effort to establish a mechanics based understanding of seepage induced internal instability. MASc Thesis: On the critical state of gap-graded sandy soilhttps://dx.doi.org/10.14288/1.0394791Supervisor: Dr. R.J. FanninResponsibilities have included:• Assisting in the design, development and commissioning of a new, state of the art triaxial permeameter• Development and documentation of experimental methods, data reduction and analysis techniques• Training of members of the UBC internal erosion research group for use of the device, and quality assurance of generated test data • Assisted team members in test program development and data interpretation • Critical assessment and refinement of candidate constitutive parameters for potential use in model developmentTechnical presentations of research work at the 27th meeting of the ICOLD European working group on internal erosion (2019), to the UBC geotechnical engineering research group (2018 and 2020), and at the Northwest geotechnical graduate student symposium (2019). http://internalerosion.civil.ubc.ca/ Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Performed administrative, design and field work on projects including bridge, dam, forensic analysis, high-rise foundation, support of excavation, rockfall protection, and retaining wall projects• Responsibilities included: preparing reports, proposals and design memos; performing geotechnical analyses and design; construction observation and subsurface exploration inspection; CAD drafting and field/lab data interpretation

Burlington, Vermont Area

Worked on the Winooski Gorge Hydroelectric Dam Project and the Rice Memorial High school renovation project. Reviewed construction plans and existing blueprints for both projects. Gained construction insight and experience. Also gained experience working with materials such as steel, reinforced concrete, and wood.

Master Of Applied Science - Masc, Civil Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon, Club Hockey, Club Lacrosse Member of Chi Epsilon and Tau Beta Pi honor societies.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross-Country, Varsity Hockey, Varsity Lacrosse