Civil Engineering Design

Hamzeh Khammash

Al Furjan – Dubai, UAE – +971-**-***-****

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Education

Western University – London, Ontario:

Master of Structural Engineering.

(2019-2020)

Dalhousie University – Halifax, Nova Scotia:

Bachelor of Civil Engineering.

Engineering Diploma.

Citadel High School:

Completed the International Baccalaureate diploma.

(2016-2019)

(2014-2016)

(2012-2014)

Professional Experience

Englobe Corp. Materials Field and Lab Technician

(May – December 2017)

Responsible for setting up soil samples, and preforming tests to determine the quality of the soil.

Performed air content and slump tests on the concrete to ensure the required values are met before pouring on-site.

Collected concrete samples on site to make sure that tests can be performed to meet the requirements.

Managed the curing process of concrete cylinders, while performing required concrete tests to achieve desired strengths.

Achieved the required results at my position, made sure that all the tests were done within the requirements and regulations.

Relevant Academic Projects:

Finite Element Method: Modeling of Bridges

(2019)

Modeled a bridge several times by using different method on the Sap2000 software to analyze the design and obtain the required results.

Modeled the bridge on Sap2000 using frame element method, a combination of frame and shell elements, and using shell elements only.

Used Sap2000 to analyze the loads applied on the bridge using specific mesh size and compared the results using the 3 different methods mentioned.

Finite Element Method: Modeling of High-Rise buildings

(2019)

Modeled a 40-storey building using Etabs software, developed a structural layout using shear walls and concrete frames to get the best result to resist the applied loads.

Used the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) to determine the snow and wind loads applied using the static and dynamic procedures.

Used load combinations and envelops to find the critical load applied and the critical angle for the applied wind load.

Using the NBCC to design the building to satisfy serviceability and ultimate limit state.

Design of Lateral Loads Structural Systems: Design of a residential Building

(2019)

Modeled a 35-storey building using Etabs software following the architectural drawings given.

Designed and analyzed a gravity and lateral load structural system composed of shear walls and concrete rigid frames to meet the NBCC requirements.

Designed beams, columns and shear walls to resist the maximum loads applied to the structure.

Design of Lateral Loads Structural Systems: Design of a residential Building

(2019)

Developed a 2-storey building using Masonry structural system composed of shear walls to resist gravity and lateral loads applied.

Developed the same 2-storey building using lightweight wood structural system composed of shear walls to resist gravity and lateral loads applied.

Determined the maximum deflection caused due to the applied loads and designed the shear wall provided for both masonry and wood structures to resist the applied loads and meet the deflection requirements.

Introduction to Pipeline Design and Assessment

(2019)

Design pipelines in accordance to the Canadian and US standards by analyzing the stresses applied.

Determine the integrity of the pipeline overtime by applying different methods to detect corrosion and cracks developed and evaluating the life span of the pipe.

Determine the risk assessment for a pipeline and estimating the average pipeline failure.

Capstone/Senior Project: Reviewed the new Dalplex building addition

(2018-2019)

Studied the boreholes, geotechnical procedures and calculations.

Redesigned the 2-story building to include an open space gym area based on load calculations and client preferences.

Managed to achieve client’s preferences by recommending the usage of concrete on the first story and steel on the second story to overcome previous issues with noise and vibration in previous building.

Design II: Bridge Design

(2016)

Designed a Bridge structure that supports high load with specific dimensions and measurements.

Using solid works, we managed to create the design, cut it and test it ensuring it meets the criteria.

Statics: Tower Project

(2015)

Designed a tower by using balsa wood that had to meet certain criteria and support a specific load.

Designed the tower on solid works and tested it to ensure it holds the loads required.

Extra-curricular

A member of the SAC (Student Association committee).

(2015-2016)

Tutored as a member of the DUES engineering tutoring program, tutored statics for first year students.

(2015-2018)

Volunteer experiences:

Dalhousie university:

(2015-2016)

Helped in organizing first year events, such as BBQ events games and programs.

Halifax public libraries:

(2013)

Set up equipment and helped organize kids in groups as they came in. Supervised the kids and supervised the games played.

Awards:

Received a Dalhousie Entrance Scholarship.

(2014)

Received the Bronze medal for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

(2011)

Skills:

Technical:

Familiar with AutoCAD, Sap2000, Etabs, S-Concrete, Response2000 and Ansys.

Microsoft office.

Fluent in Arabic and English.

WHMIS 2015

Non-Technical:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate with individuals at all organizational levels.

Entrepreneurial skills with creative, solid and innovative ideas.

Collaborative team player with an ability to learn, share and integrate concepts.

Strong leadership skills in commanding the teams and having influential presence.

Solid analytical skills by using varied methods in thinking outside the box to resolve problems and concur challenges.

Highly motivated with a professional work ethic.

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