Experience

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  TECHNITAL S.p.A.

  • Khor al Zubair Immersed Tunnel Project, Iraq

  • Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    • May 2022 - Present
    • Khor al Zubair Immersed Tunnel Project, Iraq

    • Participating in conceptualizing, basic designing, detailing, and supervising the construction of the Khor Al Zubair Immersed Tunnel in Iraq• Cooperating in the preparation of the design methodology• Preparing the shop and construction drawings in accordance with the detailed design• Preparing the foundation of the tunnel structure, including improving existing subsoil through the Deep Soil Mixing Method (DSM) and optimizing DSM parameters on-site• Performing in-situ and laboratory geotechnical tests such as FDT, PLT, UCS, Direct Shear test, Gradation, etc.• Designing and managing a proper dewatering system throughout the construction period• Constructing a temporary flood protection dike• Designing, installing, and monitoring geotechnical instrumentations in excavated slopes, such as settlement plates, inclinometers, extensometers, piezometers, water standpipes, tide gauges, etc.• Backfilling tunnel structures (open cut, cut & cover, and immersed tunnel sections) within the excavated trenches using granular material and rockfill• Managing comprehensive geotechnical investigations and characterizing the engineering parameters of foundation and construction materials, including SPT, CPT, etc.• Evaluating the compaction of the granular material using PLT, FDT, etc.• Analyzing and designing different parameters of Deep Soil Mixing using FLAC 3D• Analyzing and designing deep excavations in soft clay up to a depth of 20 m• Conducting slope stability and stabilization studies• Supporting draftsmen in preparing detailed design drawings, including general layout, excavation plan, cross-sections, etc.• Preparing general and special technical specifications for construction• Engaging in construction supervision, periodically inspecting projects, checking quality control, and preparing construction reports• Designing instrumentation systems and preparing monitoring reports

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  Mahab Ghodss Consulting Engineering Company

  • Iran
  • Civil Engineering
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Resident Geotechnical Engineer

    • Feb 2020 - Apr 2022

    • Performing 3D analysis using FLAC 3D and 3DEC for cross-overs and underground structures• Numerical Analyzing the structural elements such as piles, beams, cables, and shells• Modeling stage excavation• Modeling TBM break into the station• Predicting disc cutter consumption during EPB tunnelling• Supervising the construction of the stations

  • Geotechnical Engineer

    • Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

    • Performing numerical analysis to analyze the stability of the diversion tunnels and slopes using FLAC3D• Executing geotechnical grouting in galleries• Conducting earthwork operations

  • Rock Mechanics Engineer

    • Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

    • Designing and supervising the construction of the Headrace Tunnel (HRT) within metamorphic rocks using a double shield hard rock Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM).• Designing and executing the pre-grouting and grouting of the headrace tunnel to overcome high-pressure underground water• Performing and analyzing the Tunnel Seismic Prediction test (TSP)• Analyzing the wear condition of the TBM disc cutters• Conducting numerical analysis of the tunnel stability lined by the precast segments

  • Rock Mechanics Engineer

    • Jul 2017 - Sep 2018

    • Designing and supervising the construction of the conveyance tunnel within sedimentary rocks using a double shield hard rock Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM).• Designing and executing the backfilling of the precast segments.• Analyzing the wear condition of the TBM disc cutters

  • Rock Mechanics Engineer

    • Mar 2014 - Jul 2017

    • Conducting numerical analysis of slope stability using FLAC3D software• Undertaking numerical analysis and designing the staged excavation of the gate chamber• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports with a direct connection to the project manager• Designing blasting patterns for excavating tunnels, shafts, and slopes using the Nonel system• Performing consolidation grouting and curtain grouting• Conducting geological mapping and structural analysis of jointed slopes• Executing controlled blasting as well as smooth blasting to minimize back-breaking or over-breaking and decrease disturbance in the rock masses• Designing and executing optimum blasting near early-aged concrete construction by recording the peak particle velocity (PPV) using a vibration measuring device (vibrolog)

  • Rock Mechanics Engineer

    • Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

    • Conducting numerical analysis of slope stability using FLAC3D software.• Numerically analyzing and designing the staged excavation of the cavern and ensuring its stability.• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports with a direct connection to the project manager.• Designing blasting patterns for excavating tunnels, shafts, and slopes.

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  Abdan Faraz Consulting Engineering Company

  • Tehran, Iran

  • Rock Mechanics Expert

    • Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Tehran, Iran

    Designing the Sabzkuh Water Conveyance Tunnel

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  Tehran Regional Water Authority

  • Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran

  • Tunnel Engineer

    • Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
    • Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran

    Karaj Water Conveyance Tunnel (TBM tunnelling), Alborz, Iran