Pablo E. Hurtado

I am a dedicated structural engineer with a robust background in bridge analysis, reinforced concrete design, and reliability evaluation of structures. Currently at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., I focus on seismic fragility evaluations for nuclear facilities and the development of site-specific design response spectra. My experience spans conducting research projects for federal agencies and private institutions, emphasizing code calibration and data analytics to enhance structural performance and safety.

I hold a graduate degree from Auburn University, where I was actively involved in research on segmental bridge load ratings and the reliability of concrete structures. My previous role as a Technical Inspector and Lecturer at Austral University of Chile further honed my expertise in structural engineering and academic collaboration.

Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to significant projects, including seismic evaluations for major nuclear power plants in France and the assessment of machinery foundations across various industrial applications. My research efforts have led to the development of guidelines and statistical analyses that advance our understanding of structural safety.

• NCHRP 12-123: Proposed AASHTO Guideline for Load Rating of Segmental Bridges, Performed literature review of current practices of state DOTs in load rating of segmental bridges, including relevant information of segmental bridges from selected state DOTs. Developed segmental bridge models using Midas Civil FEM software. (With Auburn)
• PCI - Calibration of Flexural Strength Reduction Factor for Precast, Prestressed Concrete Slabs and Beams, Performed literature review of statistical parameters for reliability analysis. Reviewed relevant data to select appropriate statistical models for loads. (With Auburn)
• Reliability Evaluation of ACI 318 Strength Reduction Factor for One-Way Shear - Project CRC 2020 P0040, Performed literature review of statistical parameters for reliability analysis. Reviewed relevant data to select appropriate statistical models for loads. Determined mechanical and geometric variability of concrete beams. Developed codes for application of Monte-Carlo method for reliability analysis. (With Auburn)
• CALTRANS: Deck Design Loads and Analysis, Decrypted, cleaned, and processed Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) data for 24 WIM Stations in California. Developed statistical analysis of bridge decks. Analyzed reinforced concrete deck cracking. Performed longitudinal and transverse analysis of RC decks. Reviewed bridge inspection reports of box girder bridges. Reviewed and compared deck design provisions from Caltrans and other State DOTs. (With Auburn)
• Development of a Finite Element Model for a Temporary Road Traffic Steel Barrier that Complies EN 1317, Developed finite element models for crush simulations of Nissen TMA. Analyzed FEM results and prepared graphical outputs. (With Auburn)
• Advanced Finite Element Simulation Support for Optimization of Nissen Truck Mounted Crash Energy Attenuator Designs, Developed finite element models for crush simulations of Nissen TMA. Analyzed FEM results and prepared graphical outputs. (With Auburn)

• Skibicki, S., Zieliński, A., Aguilar, V., Hurtado, P., Kaszyńska, M. and Nowak, A., “Optimization of a Temporary Road Traffic Steel Barrier Using Explicit Finite Element Method and Laboratory Testing,” Engineering Structures, Vol. 291, 2023: p.116463.
• Hurtado, P., Stawska, S., Chmielewski, J., Nowak, A.S., Barnes, R.W., and Schindler, A.K., “Deck Design Loads and Analysis. AASHTO Technical Subcommittee for Loads and Analysis T-5,” AASHTO Committee on Bridges and Structures Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, 21 June 2022.
• Nowak, A.S., Schindler, A.K., Barnes, R.W., Hurtado, P., Chmielewski, J. and Stawska, S., Deck Design Loads and Analysis - 65A0746 Final Report, Caltrans, April 2022.
• Popok, K., V. Aguilar, Hurtado, P., A.S. Nowak, R.W. Barnes, and A.K. Schindler, "Calibration of ACI 318 Flexural Strength Reduction Factor for Precast, Prestressed Concrete slabs and Beams," Advances in Precast Concrete Construction Technical Session, 2022 PCI Convention, Kansas City, Missouri, 3 March 2022.
• Kaszyńska, M., Nowak, A.S., Adam Zieliński, A., Aguilar, V., Hurtado, P. Development of a Finite Element Model and laboratory tests for a Temporary Road Traffic Steel Barrier that complies EN 1317, Technical Report No: TRB/T1W1- 12.3/0-4712-1, December 2020.

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