Rain Mannikus

Researcher at TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology
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Languages
  • Estonian Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • German Professional working proficiency
  • Russian Limited working proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials

  • Chartered Civil Engineer in Buildings and Structures, EstQF Level 8. Harbour construction
    Estonian Association of Civil Engineers
    Nov, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Diploma Civil Engineer in Buildings and Structures, EstQF Level 7. Harbour construction
    Estonian Association of Civil Engineers
    Nov, 2020
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology
    • Estonia
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Researcher
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      Working through university for harbour management and development company Saarte Liinid in Estonia (http://www.saarteliinid.ee/eng/).60% of my time: expert and designer. Modelling waves in different port layouts, consulting and designing structures for Saarte Liinid.40%: researcher at Tallinn University of Technology (http://wavelab.ioc.ee/). My scientific work supports my activities at Saarte Liinid.

    • Early stage researcher
      • Apr 2015 - Mar 2021

      Water level analysis in the Gulf of Riga, Baltic Sea. Modelling waves and coastal processes. PhD studies.http://wavelab.ioc.ee/

  • Lainemudel
    • Estonia
    • Manager, coastal engineer, consultant
      • Jul 2016 - Present

      Applied studies on coastal processes and water waves for various commercial projects (harbours, breakwaters, effects of sand mining from coastal waters). https://www.lainemudel.ee/ Applied studies on coastal processes and water waves for various commercial projects (harbours, breakwaters, effects of sand mining from coastal waters). https://www.lainemudel.ee/

  • EstKONSULT
    • Estonia
    • Structural/coastal engineer
      • Aug 2013 - Mar 2021

      I designed and made structural analysis for numerous harbours and bridges in Estonia. Broad experience in concrete, steel and geotechnical design. Some examples: - Car ramp (100 tons) at Muuga, Tallinn, Estonia. Preliminary and detailed design - Revetments (length of about 550 m) and concrete structures of Reidi tee in Tallinn, Estonia. Detailed design - Haven Kakumäe at Tallinn, Estonia. Detailed design - Two quays at harbour of BLRT, Tallinn with length of 268 m and depth of 10 m. Preliminary and detailed design - A quay at Hundipea harbour, Tallinn with length of 183 m and depth of 10 m. Preliminary and detailed design - Memorial of Estonian Victims of Communism. Preliminary and detailed design of concrete and steel structures) - Railway bridge near Tartu (28 m length, one span, stressed concrete). Show less

  • Institut of River and Coastal Engineering in Hamburg University of Technology
    • Hamburg Area, Germany
    • Visiting Researcher
      • Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

      I analyzed outputs of numerical model SWAN for the Baltic Sea, concentrating on German coast and Gulf of Riga. The work will result in two research papers which will be published in 2020. I also participated in 3 courses of Geotechnical Engineering in german language (Bodendynamik - Soil Dynamics, Marine Geotechnik - Marine Geotechnics, Numerische Methoden in der Geotechnik - Numerical Methods in Geotechnics). I analyzed outputs of numerical model SWAN for the Baltic Sea, concentrating on German coast and Gulf of Riga. The work will result in two research papers which will be published in 2020. I also participated in 3 courses of Geotechnical Engineering in german language (Bodendynamik - Soil Dynamics, Marine Geotechnik - Marine Geotechnics, Numerische Methoden in der Geotechnik - Numerical Methods in Geotechnics).

  • Nordecon
    • Estonia
    • Site manager / Superintendent
      • Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

      Two concrete bridges in Tartu, Estonia. Both lengths: 50 m. Managing the work process, inspection of concrete works, foundations and piles. Supervision of safety and quality standards. Quays in Port of Sillamäe, Estonia. Total length: 824 m.Installation of deadman anchors, construction of breakwater and management of earthworks. Two concrete bridges in Tartu, Estonia. Both lengths: 50 m. Managing the work process, inspection of concrete works, foundations and piles. Supervision of safety and quality standards. Quays in Port of Sillamäe, Estonia. Total length: 824 m.Installation of deadman anchors, construction of breakwater and management of earthworks.

Education

  • Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Coastal engineering
    2015 - 2021
  • UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
    Coastal engineering, -
    2015 - 2016
  • Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
    Master's Degree, Civil Engineering: Coastal and Harbour Engineering
    2006 - 2012
  • RWTH Aachen University
    Civil Engineering
    2010 - 2011

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