Civil Engineering Electrical

IANA MUCHAIDZE

CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

Dynamic leader known for providing front-end project management support with extensive knowledge in experimental research and analytical modeling. Highly proficient in specialized engineering techniques and tools while developing unique applications for organizational improvement. Strong ability to guide others and ensure bottom-line productivity.

SOFTWARE/PROGRAMS: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), SAP 2000, MATLAB, AutoCAD, SMT’s KINGDOM, Super Sting, Surfer 8 “Golden Software”

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Advanced Fluency in Russian

EDUCATION & HIGHLIGHTS

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

M.S. Civil Engineering – Specialization: Structural Health Monitoring (GPA: 3.9) MAY 2011

Thesis Topic: Development of Distributed Electromagnetic Wave-Guide Sensors for Civil Infrastructures Performance

• Analyzed crack and corrosion of reinforced concrete beams with miniaturized coaxial cable sensors; quantified the sensing properties of a miniaturized topology-based crack sensor and investigated installation procedures.

Special Projects: Designed (1) a small scale pre-stressed concrete bridge, and (2) a complex 3-story building.

• Evaluated stresses, cross-section and flexural capacity; designed for shear and reinforcement selection, in addition to providing thorough advice and recommendations.

M.S. Geophysical Engineering – Specialization: Shallow Subsurface Exploration (GPA 4.0) JULY 2008

Thesis Topic: Geophysical Exploration in Karst Area of Springfield, Missouri

• Assessed karst activity at Springfield route 60 study site using electrical resistivity subsurface exploration method.

• Electrical resistivity data was acquired in an effort to picture and characterize the shallow subsurface (to depths of 60 ft); also, interpreted electrical resistivity data for Nixa Sinkhole study site.

GEORGIAN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

B.S. Civil Engineering – Specialization: Structural Engineering DEC 1998

~ Chi Epsilon, National Honor Society of Civil Engineering ~

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

MISSOURI S&T GEOLOGICAL & CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS

Graduate Teaching Assistant AUG 2008 – DEC 2010

Provided support for professor in Structural Analysis/Introduction Geology course; accurately reviewed students’ class assignments/exams and facilitated class discussions while offering guidance with laboratory materials.

MILITARY OFFICE “DELTA”, TBILISI, GEORGIA

Auto CAD Drafter MAR 2002 – DEC 2004

Responsible for producing technical drawings for military structures and modernization of existing weapons with extensive use of CAD software; successfully initiated process of new software implementation called “Mechanical Desktop”, which highly increased productivity and enhanced team collaboration with engineers.

PUBLICATIONS

“Concrete Crack and Steel Corrosion Detection with Miniaturized Coaxial Cable Sensors”, The First International Workshop on Advanced Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology (ANCRiSST), July 29-August 1, 2009, Boston, MA, U.S.A.

“Steel reinforcement corrosion detection with coaxial cable sensors”, SPIE Smart Structures NDE, March 11-14, 2011, San. Diego, CA

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