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