Engineering Engineer

ERNESTO LOPEZ, MSCE

Urb. Gran Vista * * Valle Norte

Gurabo, PR 00778-5002

787-***-**** **********@*******.***

Geotechnical Engineer capable of analyze and solve complex problems implementing modern

geotechnologies and develop recommendations so that the substructure can resist properly static and

dynamic loads. Ability to work under minimal supervision and use geotechnical engineering software’s to

develop feasible solutions. Experience in sampling and testing geosynthetics.

EDUCATION:

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 2010 to 2013

MSCE Geotechnical Engineering GPA 4.00

University of Puerto Rico 2005 to 2010

BS Civil Engineering GPA 3.13

MASTER’S DEGREE THESIS:

An investigation of expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam employed in geotechnical applications.

The purpose was to measure the mechanical properties of EPS geofoam specimens and compare

them with empirical, historical and standard values. Sound recommendations regarding to EPS

geofoam applications were presented and explained.

SPECIAL COURSES:

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering 2010

The course was based on principles of wave propagation and their local applications such as

amplification, liquefaction and dynamic loads in earth retaining structures during the seismic

condition.

Rocks Mechanics 2009

The goal of the course was to familiarize with the rock classification systems for design

applications such as rock slopes, foundations and tunneling.

PC SKILLS:

MS Office, AutoCAD, Shake, SeismoSignal, Nonlin, Deepsoil, Cyclic 1D, Driven1.1, SeepW,

SlopeW, UniSettle 4.0

AFFILIATIONS:

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter

LANGUAGES:

English and Spanish

REFERENCES:

Gustavo Pacheco, Ph.D., Professor Polytechnic University Tel.787-622-800 ext452

David Cuevas, Ph.D., Professor Polytechnic University Tel.787-***-****

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