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.
Dissertation: Lateral Torsional Buckling of Continuous Stringers in Steel Bridges
Analyses for Alternative Composite Bridge Systems for Medium bridges
Cum Laude, Dean’s Honor List, GPA: 3.59
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.
Engineer of Training (EIT)
Engineer of Training (EIT)