Civil Engineering Design

SIMOLI CHOKSHI

Ottawa, ON • 819-***-**** • ******.********@*****.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/shimoli-chokshi/ SKILLS PROFILE

• Over one-year experience of Computer Aided Design software Autodesk AutoCAD 2D/3D and Revit through professional work and academic projects

• Experience in detailed design using Rebar CAD 3D and good knowledge of civil engineering drawing by working as CAD Technician

• Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D acquired through self-paced online course for enhancing technical skills

• Proficient in MS Outlook and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

• Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills by collaborating with colleagues in order to succeed in organizing events at Carleton University (CU-WISE)

• Team-oriented with well-developed organizational, troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills from internships and academic projects

• Applied for registration as EIT with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) EDUCATION

Masters of Civil Engineering (Jan 2019 - Apr 2020) Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Relevant Courses Advanced Structural Steel Design, Advanced Concrete Technology, Advanced Timber Design, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Masonry Design, Fundamentals of Fire Safety Projects Comparative Study of Lateral Load Resisting Systems Analysis of Lateral Torsional Buckling by Finite Element Method (FEM) Performance-Based Design of Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) Bachelors of Civil Engineering (Aug 2014 - Apr 2018) L.D. College of Engineering, India

Relevant Courses Mechanics of Solid, Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete Structures, Earthquake Engineering, Steel Structures, Construction Management Projects Traditional Housing System, Village Redevelopment ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Comparative Study of Lateral Load Resisting System, Carleton University (Jan 2020 - Apr 2020)

• Analyzed five-storey building with a cross-laminated timber (CLT) shear wall and braced frames under lateral loads

• Employed Autodesk Revit for building design and examined performance of lateral load resisting system via Recursive Finite Element Method (RFEM) software

Analysis of Lateral Torsional Buckling by Finite Element Method (FEM), Carleton University (Sep 2019 - Dec 2019)

• Observed and documented lateral torsion buckling of thin-walled steel I-beam using Barsoum and Gallagher (BG) element program based on finite element method in MATLAB system

• Studied model based on effect of load eccentricity, measured from shear center of beam cross-section, and end restraints on critical moment

Simoli Chokshi

Traditional Housing System, L.D. College of Engineering (Jun 2017 - Apr 2018)

• Partnered with one teammate to create four rammed earth models with different shapes and reinforcing systems

• Prepared design layout in AutoCAD 3D and analyzed behavior and failure pattern of structures under dynamic

(earthquake) forces; tested on shake table

• Awarded first prize for the project in KAIZEN-2018, a competition held by Gujarat Technological University every year for final year student projects

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAD Technician, Greenline Engineering Consultants, India (Jun 2018 - Dec 2018)

• Prepared engineering design drawings using Autodesk Revit for land development projects

• Designed detail reinforcements in Rebar CAD 3D and partnered with colleagues to prepare contract documents

• Collaborated with segment leaders to promote architectural goals and design concepts Civil Engineering Intern, Gallops Infrastructure Ltd, India (Aug 2017 - Mar 2018)

• Inspected sites and prepare construction daily report for infrastructure projects

• Assisted junior civil engineers for preparing design sketches of Civil works using AutoCAD software

• Prepared project proposals by inspecting sites and analyzing survey reports, blueprints and topographical data Civil Engineering Intern, Ranjit Buildcon Pvt. Ltd, India (May 2017 - Jul 2017)

• Observed and learnt testing of different construction materials from Quality Assurance engineers working on infrastructure projects

• Assisted junior engineers in execution of construction work and prepared technical report to determine project feasibility

EXTRA CURRICULAR WORK

Teaching Assistant, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON (Sep 2019 - Apr 2020)

• Delivered lectures to 20-30 students to enhance knowledge of AutoCAD software

• Supported faculty and undergraduate students to expedite field research and project completion

• Reviewed and graded examinations and assignments as well as documented grades to support professor and maintain accurate records

Committee Member, CU-WISE, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON (Jun 2019 - Mar 2020)

• CU-WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) promotes women’s careers in Science and Engineering

• Attended meetings to define strategies and plan events

• Spearheaded events to raise awareness and promote organizational initiatives TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Design Codes Ontario Building Code (OBC), National Building Code (NBC) of Canada, CSA A23.1, CSA A23.2, CSA A23.3, CSA O86, CSA S16

Engineering

software

AutoCAD 2D/3D, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Rebar CAD 3D, RFEM, MATLAB, MS Office, MS Outlook

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