Shan Gao

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EDUCATION

Columbia University, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science New York, NY

09/2012 – 12/2013

Master of Science, Civil Engineering (GPA:3.5/4), with concentration on Structure

Relevant Coursework: Finite Element, Buckling of Structures, Vibration, Advanced Concrete Structure Design, Wind

& Earthquake Engineering, Tunnel Design& Construction, Uncertainty& Risk of Civil Infrastructure, Capital Facility

Planning & Financing, Geotechnical Fundamentals, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Beijing University of Civil Engineering & Architecture, School of Civil Engineering and Transportation Beijing

Bachelor of Science& Engineering, Civil Engineering (GPA:3.7/4), with concentration on Structure 09/2008 – 06/2012

Relevant Coursework: Structural Mechanics, Steel Structure design, Concrete Structure design, High-rise building

design, Foundation Design, Bridge Engineering, Structural Strengthening & Inspection, Construction Management

INTERN EXPERIENCE

07/2013 – 08/2013

Structural Engineer, Beijing Architectural Design Institute (BIAD), Beijing

Designed a large-scale basement of a high-rise structure by creating Models by Etabs and PKPM; determined layouts

of structural members(slabs, columns and beams); drafted the construction drawing using AutoCAD and Auto REVIT;

prepared the design documents, and communicated with architects and contractors to modify the design

09/2011 – 11/2011

Construction Inspector& Manage Assistant, China City Construction Engineering Co., Beijing

Inspected and recorded constructing problems (technique problems and efficiency issues) at two construction sites;

attended site planning and presented construction progress on quality report meetings

06/2011 – 08/2011

Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Beijing Architectural Design Institute (BIAD), Beijing

Drew preliminary design drafts (plane arrangement, original design of slabs, columns and joints) of a 13-story

steel-structure hotel; studied the specifications of seismic design, steel-structure design and high-rise building design

RESEARCH AND PROJECTS

Designed a Building under Gravity, Wind and Seismic Loads, New York, NY 03/2013 –05/2013

Using SAP to analyze and determine the design of a 20 -Story Steel building Under Gravity, Gravity& Wind Load

Combination, Gravity& Seismic Load Combination, and compare it with hand calculation results

Researched on Simplification the Design of BRB (Buckling Restrained Brace) in Structures, Beijing 02/2012 – 06/2012

Researched on how to simplify the design of BRB system in real structural design; finished the architectural and

structural design of a 13-story business hotel with BRB system, and conducted the estimation of its construction cost

Researched on Seismic Load of Buildings in Wenchuan 5 Earthquake, Beijing

12 09/2011 – 10/2011

Simulated the Wenchuan earthquake of different frequencies by vibration table; manufactured structural models and

put them on vibration table to withstand the vibrations; and analyzed the outcome data by software such as ETABS

Investigated on Structural Integrity of the CCTV Building after the huge Fire in 2009, Beijing 05/2011 – 07/2011

Analyzed the effect of the fire loads on the structural performance of the high-rise CCTV building; assessed its

integrity; finished a report of this study, which has been published in a national civil engineering journal

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

10/2012 – 12/2013

Department Representative of Engineering Graduate Student Council, Columbia University

Worked in Career & Alumni Department, participated in plan and assistance of career fairs, TEDs and Alumni Events

05/2011 – 07/2011

Department Leader of Science and Technology Association, Student Union, BUCEA

Projected and organized on-campus scientific and technical activities; assisted in planning and organizing the 9th

Architecture and Structure Design Contest for Undergraduate Students in Beijing

Interpreter of Second International Symposium on Ecological Environment &Technology of Concrete 06/2011

Served as interpreter for visiting professors and scholars from English-speaking countries

HONORS

Distinguished Graduate Student, awarded by Beijing University of Civil Engineering & Architecture 2012

University Annual Scholarship (top 3 student), Beijing University of Civil Engineering & Architecture 2009, 2010, 2011

Third Prize at 5th National University Students Structure Design Contest, China 2011

Scientific Achievement Award in Science& Technology Practice Competition, from Beijing Student Science Institute 2010

Academic Scholarship, from the Student Science Institute of Beijing 2010

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Second Prize at the 26 National College Students Physics Competition, China 2009

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, AutoREVIT, PKPM, MATLAB, Abaqus, SAP2000, TSSD

Language Skills: English, Chinese

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