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Hi, I’m

Dinesha Kuruppuarachchi

Santa Clara,CA

Summary

Motivated and highly skilled Structural EngIneer with a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, offering expertise in designing and analyzing complex structural systems. Proficient in advanced analytical tools, research, and innovative problem-solving. Seeking a challenging role in structural engineering to contribute my skills and enhance project success.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

People’s Associates Structural Engineers

Assistant Engineer
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Conduct load calculations and structural modeling in Etabs for steel and concrete buildings
  • Prepare calculations packages and drawing sets for permits.

California Drywall Inc

Cold Formed Steel Engineer
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed lab tests for ICC-ESR Reports and engineer connection clips for metal frames, conducting product validation tests
  • Designed cold-formed steel buildings, ensuring compliance with structural integrity and building codes.

Crosby Group

Project Engineer
02.2022 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Analyze and design steel and concrete building structures, utilizing non-linear analyses.

Louisiana Tech University

Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant
09.2017 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Research topics: advanced research on lateral torsional buckling of steel continuous stringers in bridges, Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) elements, evaluating interface shear strength, UHPC composite walls,Model castellated beams to determine web post compression buckling limits and stiffener requirements, pre-cast and pre stressed bridge design,
  • Assist in teaching Structural Analysis & Design, Steel Design, Reinforced Concrete Design, and Civil Engineering Construction Materials courses
  • Grade exams and projects for undergraduate and graduate students.

RDT Design and Consulting

Project Engineer
09.2016 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Design reinforced concrete, steel, and timber commercial and residential buildings
  • Create plan and profile designs, address city comments, conduct site visits, and supervise and train engineers
  • Lead meetings with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Louisiana Tech University

Graduate Assistant
06.2015 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Design and analyze UHPC beams using carbon fiber-reinforced polymer bars
  • Calculate load capacity and design alternative composite bridge superstructure systems for medium bridges.

Education

Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana

Ph.D. from Structural Engineering
05.2021

University Overview

Dissertation: Lateral Torsional Buckling of Continuous Stringers in Steel Bridges

Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana

Master of Science from Civil Engineering
08.2016

University Overview

Analyses for Alternative Composite Bridge Systems for Medium bridges

Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana

Bachelor of Civil Engineering
05.2015

University Overview

Cum Laude, Dean’s Honor List, GPA: 3.59

Skills

  • Software: ETABS, Risa, Enercalc, Tedds, Excel, AutoCad, Hilti Profis, CFS Designer, AASHTOWare
  • ASCE, ACI, AISC design manuals
  • Load calculations for seismic and no-seismic areas
  • Analyse and design steel and concrete structures
  • Prepare calculations packages and drawing sets

Additional Information

1. Kuruppuarachchi Appuhamilage Don, D.M.K., 2021. Lateral Torsional Buckling Resistance of Continuous Steel Stringers in Existing Bridges. (Doctoral dissertation, Louisiana Tech University).

2. Kuruppuarachchi, D., 2016. A Numerical Analysis to Develop Alternate Composite Concrete Bridge Superstructure Systems for Short and Medium Span Bridges

3. Sun, C., Farzana, N., Kuruppuarachchi, D. and Babarinde, O., 2021. Development of a precast prestressed concrete through‐girder system for shallow bridge structures. Structural Concrete.

4. Sun, C., Farzana, N., Babarinde, O. and Kuruppuarachchi, D., 2020, April. UHPC Through-Girder System for Shallow Bridge Structures. In Structures Congress 2020 (pp. 193-205). Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers.

5. Sun, C., Babarinde, O., Farzana, N. and Kuruppuarachchi, D., 2019, June. Use of UHPC Jackets in Coastal Bridge Piles.

In International Interactive Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete (Vol. 2, No. 1). Iowa State University Digital Press.

6. Menkulasi, F. and Kuruppuarachchi, D., 2017. Development of alternative concrete bridge superstructure systems for short and medium span bridges. Engineering Structures, 143, pp.274-294.

7. Menkulasi, F. and Kuruppuarachchi, P.D., 2016. Development of Alternative Composite Concrete Bridge Systems for Short and Medium Span Bridges.

8. Menkulasi, F., Moen, C.D., Eatherton, M.R. and Kuruppuarachchi, D., 2015. Investigation of Web Post Compression Buckling Limit State and Stiffener Requirements in Castellated Beams.

9. Menkulasi, F., Moen, C.D., Eatherton, M.R. and Kuruppuarachchi, D., 2017. Investigation of Web Post Compression Buckling Limit State and Stiffener Requirements in Castellated Beams. Engineering Journal-American Institute of Steel

Construction, 54(1), pp.21-43.

10. Menkulasi, F., Moen, C.D., Eatherton, M.R. and Kuruppuarachchi, D., 2015, March. Investigation of Stiffener Requirements in Castellated Beams. In Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference Structural Stability Research Council Nashville, Tennessee.

Affiliations

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC)

Certification

Engineer of Training (EIT)

Timeline

Assistant Engineer

People’s Associates Structural Engineers
06.2022 - Current

Project Engineer

Crosby Group
02.2022 - 05.2022

Cold Formed Steel Engineer

California Drywall Inc
07.2021 - Current

Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant

Louisiana Tech University
09.2017 - 05.2021

Project Engineer

RDT Design and Consulting
09.2016 - 08.2017

Graduate Assistant

Louisiana Tech University
06.2015 - 08.2016

Louisiana Tech University

Ph.D. from Structural Engineering

Louisiana Tech University

Master of Science from Civil Engineering

Louisiana Tech University

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Engineer of Training (EIT)

Dinesha Kuruppuarachchi