Chicago, IL Nikhil Choughule 312-***-****

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Structural engineering graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago with 1.5 years of professional experience. Adept in working with reinforced concrete, pre stressed, steel and wood framed structures with strong analytical skills. The ability to solve complex problems, eagerness to learn and apply new skill set with excellent oral and written skills.

EDUCATION:

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL May 2016

Master of Science in Structural Engineering GPA in Majors: 3.0/4

SRM University, Chennai, TN, India May 2013 Bachelor of technology in Civil Engineering GPA in Majors: 8.098/10

SKILLS: AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, RAM Structures, SAP2000, E-tabs 2013, Microsoft Office, Revit, Microstation V8i

CODE EXPERIENCE:

AISC 360-10, 341-10, 358-10, ASCE 7-10, IBC, ACI 318, IS 456, IS 800, AASHTO 2012 6th edition

EXPERIENCE

Aschettino Associates, LLC, West Haven, CT August 2016 – September 2016

Structural Engineering Intern

Worked on design, rehabilitation and restoration of existing structures in wood, concrete and steel.

Designed and analyzed the structure on RAM Advanse and RAM Structures according to AISC 360-10 and Wood design manual.

Produced detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with client requirements.

Three Story Wood light-frame structure, University of Illinois at Chicago Spring 2016

Calculated the gravity loads on each floor and roof of the building, the load on the exterior and interior walls.

Designed the floor framing; beams, sheathing, girders, connections as per specifications in NDS Supplement 2012.

Provided the framing direction for the floors, shear wall design and diaphragms of the building using SDPWS specification.

AKA Consultants India pvt ltd, Indore, India August 2013 – August 2014

Structural Engineering Intern

Worked on high rise projects including Undergraduate hostel (Jamnagar, G+11), University hostel (Vidisha, G+12), Resident and Intern dorms (Rajkot, G+11), Municipal corporation hospital (Ujjain, Khargone) and Pavilion Block (Sagar).

Designed, analyzed and modelled the above mentioned projects on STAAD.Pro using static and dynamic analysis methods, performed hand calculations to validate the results obtained.

Generated spreadsheets on Microsoft excel for calculation of column ties, beam design, footing design and slab design (two way slab) and interpreted the structural drawings for reinforcement details.

PROJECTS AND REPORTS

2D Stress Analysis of the Underwater tunnel located in Dubai Creek Spring 2015

Design of a Prestressed Parking lot using AASHTO Specifications, University of Illinois at Chicago Spring 2015

Planning and development of a sustainable neighborhood over 20 acres of land in Chicago Spring 2015

Design of a 3 Story office building in Steel using RAM Structures, University of Illinois at Chicago Fall 2015

CERTIFICATION

Engineering Intern (EIT) Michigan Board, Oct. 6th

ACTIVITIES

Member of American Institute of Steel Construction

Member of American Society of Civil Engineers

AARUSH’11 Organizer – Game Drome

Lead a team of 6 students and Organized a gaming tournament with a prize pool of $5000

Aided in setting up required arena for the event

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Eligible to work under OPT for 3yrs: F1 visa holder

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