Resume
Resume
Education:
Academic Background:
Related Courses: Structural Analysis, Advanced Mechanics, Structural Dynamics, Design of Steel Structures, Design of Concrete Structures, Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design(using the ACI-318-11), Design of Industrial Structures, Computer Aided Design of Structures, Disaster Management
Designing Software: ETABS, SAFE, CSI Col, SAP 2000, Staad Pro, Midas Gen
Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, MATLAB
Other Software: ANSYS Fluent, AutoCAD
Typography: ~45wpm Microsoft Office, Open Office
Research Project: (Guided by Prof. H. S. Patil)
Analyzed indeterminate structures using Relative Deformation Coefficient Method
Molded an indigenous method developed by our guide to fit for programming
Co-authored a technical paper in 3rd International Conference on Advances in Engineering
Seminar: (Guided by Prof. S. A. Vasanwala)
Modelled and Designed a Reinforced Concrete building using MIDAS General considering the earthquake loads and in accordance to the IS 456:2000.
Employment:
Leslie E Robertson and Associates (LERA), Mumbai, INDIA
Summer Intern, Guide: Dr.R Shivshanker, Mr. Manish Chirmade
May 2014-August 2014
Engaged in designing structural slab,s, beams, walls, columns for multistoried, high rise buildings
Worked extensively on flat slab systems determining the slab thickness and rebar distribution under strict budget
Preparing and checking good for construction drawings
Supervised construction of Machine Foundation studying Structural Drawings of 2 X 600 MW thermal powerplant
Prepared bar bending schedules along with AutoCAD drawings and estimation.
Conducted various Quality Control experiments during the visit to the batching plant pertaining to aggregates, cement and sand.
Centre of Excellence in Energy, Indian Institute of Technology Rajasthan, Jodhpur, INDIA Undergraduate Research Intern, Guide: Dr. Laltu Chandra
Summer, 2012
Studied the dust deposition method on Heliostats in view to improve its efficiency
Performed vigorous analysis on Ansys Fluent
Validated the results by conducting experiments on heliostat in wind tunnel
Publications:
Pala D., Gandhi P.S, An Innovative Method to Solve Statically indeterminate beams using Relative Deformation Coefficient Approach, Proceedings of the 3rd International Joint Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology – Advances in Civil Engineering, Association of Civil and Environmental Engineers (ACEE), pp 118-122, December 2012.
Gandhi P.S, Pala D., Review of blast resistant properties of FRP composites and polymer strengthened concrete and masonry structures, Proceedings of the 8th Structural Engineering Convention, pp 479-482, S V National Institute of Technology, December 2012.
Yadav N. K., Pala D. and Chandra L., Understanding and analyses of dust deposition on heliostat, Energy Procedia (ISES SWC 2013), Elsevier
Languages:
Interests and Activities:
Built the world’s largest popsicle stick bridge. Times of India article
Executive Member of ‘Drishti’ the technical club of S V National Institute of Technology.
Executive Committee member of ‘Civil Engineering Society (CES)’ of S V National Institute of Technology.
Student member of INSDAG, Authority of steel structures in India.
Editor of ‘Renesa’, the newsletter of SV National Institute of Technology.
Organised various technical events under the banner of Drishti and CES during the technical fest of S V National Institute of Technology.
Hobbies:
Reading English Literature
Travelling
Badminton