Ananthakrishna Nagesh

** ******** ****, *** *****, East Lansing, MI 48823

517-***-**** acp63d@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/ananthakrishna-nagesh/14/17/771

Structural Engineer

Experienced technical and engineering professional with strong educational and project experience in structural engineering. Wishing to gain a role implementing main focus areas of designing and analyzing structures, such as buildings, bridges, communications towers, and trusses. Skilled project manager currently working on project involving the remote detection of cracks in pavements funded by FHWA.

Areas of Expertise

Structural Engineering ● Structural Design and Analysis ● Project Management ● Structural Fire Engineering

Structural Dynamics Finite Element Analysis ● Concrete Design ● Steel Structures ● Pre-stressed Concrete Structures

● Foundation Design ● Earthquake Engineering ● Surveying ● Technology Solutions

Professional Experience

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI, USA September 2013 – Present

COURSE ASSISTANT:

Mentor 60+ students as Course Assistant for Structural Analysis and Computational Methods in Civil Engineering. Assist students with projects and interact with them to access and encourage academic progress. Also grade assignments &tests.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS:

Effects of Temperature on Thermal Properties of SFRM’s (December 2014)

Predicted effects of SFRM’s utilizing Kodur & Dwaikat’s method and Lumped Heat Capacity Approach(LHCA)

Obtained 85% accuracy in comparison with results obtained from Finite Element Modeling

Analysis of a 3D Truss Bridge & 2D Bridge Pier Using Finite Element Method (April 2014)

Analyzed model with MATLAB, ANSYS and SAP 2000 software

Reduced error to 2% and 3% with reference to ANSYS

Properties of Steel At Elevated Temperature (December 2013)

Compiled time-temperature curves of LHCA, K&D method, and more with and without fire protection

Solved LHCA for 88% accuracy and K&D method for 82% accuracy in comparison with actual fire scenario

VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Belgaum, KA, INDIA August 2009 – June 2013

ACADEMIC PROJECTS:

An Experimental Study on the Effect of GGBS & Silica Fumes on Strength of Concrete (June 2013)

Improved compressive strength of concrete by partially replacing Portland cement with Silica fumes and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS).

Achieved nearly same strength as normal traditional concrete. Inspected eco-friendliness of concrete with 2-3% reduction in carbon footprint

Extensive Survey Project (February 2012)

Carried out new tank project, water supply project, highway project, and triangulation project

Learned and developed surveying skills and detailed procedures

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Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, (August 2013 - May 2015)

Master of Science (M.S.), Civil Engineering (Structures), GPA – 3.66/4

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India, (August 2009 - June 2013)

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Percentage - 82

Computer Skills

MS Office Suite (Professional)

SAP 2000, ETABS, SAFE, STAAD PRO, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Ozone, Google Sketch Up (Intermediate)

ANSYS (Beginner)

Awards

Best Student Award, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 2009 - 2013

Volunteering

Communications and Web Coordinator, MSU Indian Students Organization, 2013 - 2015

Cultural Event Coordinator, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 2013

Placement Coordinator, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 2012 - 2013

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