Charles Sikorsky

Subject Matter Expert at Institute of Transportation Studies Berkeley
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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Credentials

  • Registered Professional Engineer
    State of California
    Oct, 1993
    - Nov, 2024
  • Registered Professional Engineer
    State of Texas
    Mar, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Institute of Transportation Studies Berkeley
    • United States
    • Transportation Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Subject Matter Expert
      • Sep 2018 - Present

      Course Development & Instructor (IDM-30) ​Seismic Design of Concrete Bridges in California Research Program Development Course Development & Instructor (IDM-30) ​Seismic Design of Concrete Bridges in California Research Program Development

  • California Department of Transportation
    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Bridge Engineer
      • Mar 2016 - Jan 2018

      Geotechnical / Structures Research Program Manager.Research contract manager.Development of nondestructive damage evaluation algorithms to evaluate bridge conditionand estimate life-cycle costs.Caltrans Seismic Response Modification Device (SRMD) Facility Program Manager.Member of Expert Task Group to support Transportation Research Board (TRB) Long TermBridge Performance Program.Liaison between Department and Caltrans Seismic Advisory Board.

    • Acting Office Chief
      • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

      Primary duties included directing the activities of two branches within the Office, such as the development of seismic design criteria, assessment of bridge ground motion hazard, management of seismic and structural analysis of large and/or complicated structures to support structure design; and the management of the Geotechnical-Structures Research Program.Managed staff of fourteen (14) senior engineer specialists.Liasion between Department and Caltrans Seismic Advisory Board.

    • Senior Bridge Engineer
      • Jan 2012 - Oct 2015

      Geotechnical / Structures Research Program Manager.Research contract manager.Development of nondestructive damage evaluation algorithms to evaluate bridge condition.Caltrans Seismic Response Modification Device (SRMD) Facility Program Manager.Member Expert Task Group to support Transportation Research Board (TRB) Long TermBridge Performance Committee.Liaison between Department and Caltrans Seismic Advisory Board.Acts for Office Chief as required.

    • Acting Office Chief
      • Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

      Primary duties included directing the activities of two branches within the Office, such as the development of seismic design criteria, assessment of bridge ground motion hazard, management of seismic and structural analysis of large and/or complicated structures to support structure design,planned and directed the Geotechnical-Structures Research Program and the development of solutions to seismic vulnerabilities, and directed the program of technology development and transfer to practice, including seismic emergency response and forensics.Panel Member for US / Japan Seismic and Strong Motion Instrumentation Programs.Managed staff of fourteen (14) senior engineer specialists.Liaison between Department and Caltrans Seismic Advisory Board. Show less

    • Senior Bridge Engineer
      • Sep 2007 - Oct 2011

      Fiscal management of seismic research program.Research contract manager.Member, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cable-Stay Tower VulnerabilityTechnical Oversight Panel.Development of nondestructive damage evaluation algorithms to evaluate bridge condition.Caltrans Seismic Response Modification Device (SRMD) Facility Program Manager.Liaison between Department and Caltrans Seismic Advisory Board.Acting Office Chief as required.

    • Acting Office Chief
      • Apr 2007 - Aug 2007

      Primary duties included directing the activities of four branches within the Office: development of seismic design criteria, assessment of bridge ground motion hazard, management of seismic and structural analysis of large and/or complicated structures to support structure design, development of bridge and building retrofit strategies, planned and directed the accelerated program of seismic research and developmentof solutions to seismic vulnerabilities, and directed the program of technology development and transfer to practice, including seismic emergency response and forensics.Panel Member for US / Japan Seismic and Strong Motion Instrumentation Programs.Managed staff of fourteen (14) senior engineer specialists.Liaison between Department and Caltrans Seismic Advisory Board. Show less

    • Senior Bridge Engineer
      • Jul 2004 - Mar 2007

      Fiscal management of seismic research program.Research contract manager.Member, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cable-Stay Tower VulnerabilityTechnical Oversight Panel.Development of nondestructive damage evaluation algorithms in structural healthmonitoring of bridges.Caltrans Seismic Response Modification Device (SRMD) Facility Program Manager.Liaison between Department and Caltrans Seismic Advisory Board.Acting Office Chief as required.

    • Senior Bridge Engineer
      • Jul 2003 - Jun 2004

      San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge (SFOBB) West Approach Construction Project: review and approval of falsework and shoring plans submitted by contractor, resolution of design issues during construction, and negotiation of contract change orders.Supervised a staff of three engineers.

    • Senior Bridge Engineer
      • Mar 2000 - Jun 2003

      Development of nondestructive damage evaluation algorithms using modal parameters to evaluate bridge condition.Structures Research Contract Manager.Caltrans Seismic Response Modification Device (SRMD) Facility Program Manager.

    • Transportation Engineer
      • Apr 1991 - Feb 2000

      Development of retrofit strategies for structures in the seismic retrofit program.Construction support for I-280 Corridor Seismic Retrofit Project in San Francisco, including the review and approval of temporary support plans to retrofit double-deck viaduct, review, and approval of shoring and falsework plans.Seismic research contract monitor.Initiation of a research program in modal based non-destructive damage detection methods

  • Texas A&M University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 1984 - May 1990

      Taught courses on the Theory of Structures, Statics and Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, and Structural Reliability Theory. Taught courses on the Theory of Structures, Statics and Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, and Structural Reliability Theory.

  • United States Air Force
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Captain
      • May 1982 - Jul 1983

      Facility construction in support of U. S. Air Force Space Program.Developed and managed Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracts to design/construct facilities.

    • First Lieutenant
      • Apr 1981 - Apr 1982

      F-15 aircraft facility construction for Royal Saudi Air Force.Resolution of design issues in the field.

    • Second Lieutenant
      • Sep 1978 - Apr 1981

      Base Civil Engineering Officer.Designed projects to maintain / rehabilitate base facilities.Construction project management.

Education

  • Texas A&M University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Civil Engineering
  • Texas A&M University
    Master of Science - MS, Civil Engineering
  • Lehigh University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering

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