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Muhsen Sassi PE

Erie,CO

Summary

An experienced senior professional engineer specializing in both structural and geotechnical engineering with an extensive background in designing and managing complex projects. Designed buildings, schools, hotels, precast concrete wind towers, city poles, lattice towers, self-support towers, and utility wood poles for various Projects including foundations which include caisson, steel, concrete piles, pad and pier, and block foundations. Performed modal analysis of city pole structures subjected to seismic and other dynamic loads to ensure efficient design. Used a wide variety of software tools, including FEM MIDAS RISA 3D, Mathcad, OCalc, Tnx, and Microsoft Excel, as well as used hand calculations to perform tasks I design and analyze pad and pier, caisson, and block foundations. Used Risa 3D to design and analyze rooftops. I Interpret wind loads based on computational fluid dynamics analyses, develop wind and seismic loads based on ASCE 7, and perform advanced static and dynamic structural analysis of steel towers and poles as well as post-tensioned concrete segmental towers. I apply the results of the analysis to develop designs based on AISC, ACI, AASHTO LRFD, IBC, CBC, TIA 222 (Revisions G and H), Eurocode, and FIB model code. In addition, I design light arms,5G,4G top connections which need to run some simulation analysis using FEA NX Midas software and RISA 3D. In addition, I design light arms,5G,4G top connections which need to run some simulation analysis using FEA NX Midas software and RISA 3D. Design different kinds of drilled and driven foundations. Used FEA to conduct thermal analysis for different temperature

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Structural Engineer

Aero Wireless Group
06.2018 - Current
  • · Designed adiverse range of steel and concrete structures, including wind towers, telecommunication towers, and utility poles.
  • · Conducted modal analysis for city pole structures under seismic and dynamic loads, ensuring optimal design performance.
  • · Utilized software tools such as FEM MIDAS, RISA 3D, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, RISA Connection, SolidWorks, Mathcad, OCalc, and Tnx for structural analysis and design.
  • · Developed wind and seismic load calculations adhering to industry standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, AASHTO LRFD, IBC, CBC, TIA 222, and Eurocode
  • Drafted structural plans using various computer-aided design solutions.
  • Developed expertise in advanced structural analysis software tools to model complex structures accurately.

Structural and Geotechnical EngineerStructural and

Tetra Tech
06.2016 - 05.2018

· Conducted slope stability analysis for underwater contaminated soil slopes and soil dams, including Seepage Estimation using Geo-Studio software.

· Prepared technical memoranda summarizing findings and investigated subsurface conditions and soil properties.

· Designed and detailed concrete retaining walls, concrete culverts, and open channels.

· Utilized gINT to create geotechnical borehole logs for boreholes affected by the Main Tailings Dam raise.

· Developed foundation designs and earthwork specifications.

  • Developed innovative solutions for dealing with problematic soils such as expansive clays or liquefiable sands, safeguarding infrastructure investments from potential failures related to these issues.
  • Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
  • Performed advanced laboratory testing on soils, rocks, and construction materials to ensure safe and efficient building practices.

Graduate Student

Colorado School Of Mines
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • · Developed nonlinear dynamic response analysis and design for horizontal axis wind turbine steel towers using numerical methods.
  • · Enhanced skills in structural dynamics, soil-structure interaction, finite elements, and computer programming (Delphi).
  • Contributed to specialized finite element code for unstructured mesh generation and non-linear dynamics.

Structural Design Engineer

General Posts And Telecommunications Company
09.2000 - 12.2010
  • · Served as Regional Supervision Manager Counterpart (RSMC) for civil works and fiber optic cable installations for Backbone network project.
  • · Managed and Prepared estimates, bills of quantities, and cost estimates for civil works for design and construction of microwave buildings.
  • · Directed building maintenance projects and coordinated with other departments.
  • · Designed and analyzed different types of concrete and steel facilities and buildings using SAP2000 and STAAD.
  • · Prepared technical reports, and reviewed shop drawings.
  • · Prepared site plans for workers and engineers in the workplace.
  • · Performed grading and located utilities; assessed soil properties through site percolation tests
  • Improved project timelines by effectively managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Developed comprehensive AutoCAD drawings for various residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring accuracy and clarity.

Structural and Geotechnical Engineer

El-Fedeal Company
04.1997 - 12.1999
  • Coordinated with architects and contractors to resolve design challenges.
  • Preparing site plans for workers and engineers in workplace
  • Supervising construction process to ensure all requirements are met
  • Worked in Lab as Quality control engineer on huge soil dam
  • Work with design team to design and analysis hotels with a team of engineers and design two chambers for (GMMR) Great Man-Made River.
  • Developed design specifications and drawings for construction projects.
  • Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, job sites, and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
  • Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.

Education

Ph.D. - Civil Engineering

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
12.2016

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
12.2014

Master of Science - Environmental Engineering

Academy of Graduate Studies
Be
12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology

University of Benghazi
12.1996

Skills

  • Structural Vibration Control
  • Structural Integrity Assessment
  • Structural Detailing
  • Technical report writing

Publications & Presentations

Muhsen, SA, 2016, "Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Wind Turbine Towers Subjected to Wind and Seismic Loads," PhD Dissertation presented to Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

Skill Set

Computer: AutoCAD, Midas, Risa 3D, Delphi, Excel, Tnx, O-Calc, Mathcad, GeoStudio

  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Quality Control
  • Structural Code Compliance
  • Revit Design Software
  • Soil Testing
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural analysis
  • Structural Analysis Software

Timeline

Senior Structural Engineer

Aero Wireless Group
06.2018 - Current

Structural and Geotechnical EngineerStructural and

Tetra Tech
06.2016 - 05.2018

Graduate Student

Colorado School Of Mines
01.2012 - 12.2016

Structural Design Engineer

General Posts And Telecommunications Company
09.2000 - 12.2010

Structural and Geotechnical Engineer

El-Fedeal Company
04.1997 - 12.1999

Ph.D. - Civil Engineering

Colorado School of Mines

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Colorado School of Mines

Master of Science - Environmental Engineering

Academy of Graduate Studies

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology

University of Benghazi
Muhsen Sassi PE