SUMMARY
Structural engineer with expertise in advanced thermo-mechanical modeling, structural design and fire protection engineering.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Expected 8/2015
M.S. in Civil Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL GPA 4.0/4.0 8/2011
B.E. in Civil Engineering, Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu, Nepal GPA 3.65/4.0 12/2007
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Research Assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 8/2011 - Present
• Developed numerical model utilizing ANSYS APDL to predict realistic behavior and failure modes of prestressed concrete hollowcore slabs exposed to fire.
• Proposed rational design approach for evaluating fire resistance ratings of hollowcore slabs and incorporation in design codes.
• Developed numerical model utilizing ANSYS APDL to simulate fire response of steel beams protected with spray applied insulation.
• Corresponded with authors and reviewers in organizing PROTECT2015 structural conference hosted by Michigan State University.
Teaching Assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 8/2011 - Present
• Instructed courses ‘Statics’ and ‘Fluid Mechanics’.
Graduate Research Assistant, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 8/2009 – 8/2011
• Developed numerical model utilizing NISA finite element program to study p-delta effects on steel moment frames with reduced section connection and its yielding mechanism.
• Proposed design techniques to improve ductility and ensure formation of plastic hinge in beam members in steel moment frames.
Teaching Assistant, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 8/2009 – 8/2011
• Instructed courses ‘Mechanics of Materials’ and ‘Foundation Design’.
Civil Engineer Intern, Hamilton County Highway Department & Supervisor of Assessments, Mcleansboro, IL 6/2010 – 7/2010
• Assigned addresses and developed address ranges for county wide addressing using ESRI GIS Arc editor, Sidwell's parcel builder address manager and AutoCAD.
• Developed address database and inventory for traffic signs along township/county roads.
Structural Engineer, Joint Venture of ITECO Nepal, Cemat Consultants and ICGS (P) Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal 10/2008 – 8/2009
• Designed concrete gravity dams, spillways and powerhouses for Likhu hydro-electric projects and optimized structural components through numerical modeling in ABAQUS and SAP2000.
• Prepared work schedules for various sub projects utilizing MS-Project.
• Prepared periodicals, prefeasibility and feasibility reports
Civil Engineer, Shanti Nirwan Construction Services, Kathmandu, Nepal 3/2008 – 9/2009
• Designed reinforced concrete frame for a six story apartment complex.
• Prepared project schedules and supervised construction.
COMPETENCIES
Structural designs
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design, Steel Design (ASD and LRFD), Structural Fire Design.
Computer programs
ANSYS APDL, ABAQUS, SAP2000, RISA, MATLAB, FORTRAN, NISA, SAFIR, Ozone, AutoCAD 2D/3D, QBASIC, MS-Office Suite, MS-Project, GIS.
Design codes
ACI 318-12, ASCE 7-10, IBC 2012, AISC Steel Construction Manual v.14, ACI 216.1-07, Eurocode 1, 2 and 3, PCI Design Handbook 2010, TIA-222F, TIA-222G, PCI Fire Design Manual 2011.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
• A. M. Shakya and V. K. R. Kodur, “Fire behaviour of prestressed concrete hollowcore slabs”, Engineering Structures, 87, pages 126-138, March 2015.
• A. M. Shakya and V. K. R. Kodur, “Effect of temperature on the mechanical properties of low relaxation seven wire prestressing strand”, Journal of Construction and Build...
Login or Register to view the full resume.
