P.Eng. (Canada), M.Tech.
1107, 675 Martin Grove Rd., Toronto, ON, M9R 3T5, Cell:(647) 226 1652, E-mail:vaggarwals_mail@yahoo.com
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An accomplished and resourceful, self-motivated individual with over fifteen years of international experience in structural design, consultancy, project management and tender submission. An effective communicator with strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. Worked in multi-disciplinary team environment
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Masters in Structures (Thapar Instt. of Engg. & Tech., India ? 1989)
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Thapar Instt. of Engg. & Tech., India ? 1987)
* Expert in ?Lateral Analyses? for seismic and wind loads with excellent acumen for structural design
* Used STAAD to analyze and design Industrial/ Communication towers in steel, Multi-storeyed Commercial, Institutional and Residential structures in RCC
* Designed large capacity over head water tanks, chemical tanks, effluent treatment tanks, domes, retaining walls, heavy machine foundations, pile foundations, roof top swimming pools, roof top gardens, pump stations
* Structural design conforming to North American codes and BIS codes
* Used S-Frame and S-Steel
AUTOCAD, ProCAD Technology Centre (Authorized by Research Engineers, USA - 2001)
* AUTOCAD 2000 certificate course
* Construction/ Fabrication/ Parts drawings for steel fabrication using AUTOCAD 2000 & AUTOCAD 2005
Computer-Aided Estimation (Humber College, Toronto, Canada - 2002)
* Experienced in preparing estimates using Excel, WinEst, DeckBot and Precision Estimate/ Timberline office
Project Management (Humber College, Toronto, Canada - 2002)
* Experienced in using MS ? Project
International Building Code Study (Association of Arch. Technologists & Building Officials Association, Canada - 2003)
* Thorough understanding Canadian (OBC) codal provisions and requirements for design and construction
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Developed and used computer programs for lateral seismic and wind analyses and design
Developed and used ?Excel? worksheets for estimating and design of steel & concrete structures
Provided civil engineering consultancy (soil investigation, structural design and preparation of tender documents) for major projects including those funded by international monetary institutions like World Bank and Asian Development Bank.
Demonstrated sound documentation abilities by generating reports for the forensic assignments
Achieved 25% reduction in design time, through better practical organization techniques
Achieved smooth migration from use of in-house analyses and design programs to STAAD
Engineered and designed more than :-
* 1,643,000 sq.ft of institutional & commercial buildings with/ without basements and retaining walls
* 1,535,000 sq.ft of residential buildings with/ without basements and
* 540,000 sq.ft of heavy Industrial projects including machine foundations and retaining structures
* 15 over head water tanks, with shaft/ columns/ raft footing/ pile footing, including Intze type shape required for high capacity tanks and tanks with staging heights upto 90 ft
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Suspended Stages, Toronto Feb 2005 to Date
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* Design & Engineer suspension systems for building maintenance & window cleaning applications, in compliance with Ministry of Labour guidelines/ Canadian Standards. (Structural design of roof/wall anchors mounted on structural steel or concrete roofs, cantilever davit arms and out rigger beams etc.)
* Direct, supervise, guide and train installers & company inspectors
* Provide fabrication drawings for in-house component fabrication (steel & aluminum both)
* Conceive conceptual design and take the project to finish including preparation and approval of estimates, quotations & tenders including exceptions
* Prepare and approve final submittals, direct installation and final certification after supervising field testing
* Provided direction and leadership for companies non traditional projects like :-
a) fall arrest for Siemens Head Office Building, Mississauga, Empress Hotel, Vancouver, BC &
(In addition to structural design of anchors, the activity involves placement planning of anchors, visualizing
probable fall patterns, calculation of corresponding fall forces on end /intermediate anchors and calculation
of fall distance)
b) a special project for a man-hoist mounted on a gantry for the city of Toronto in hazardous environment, with explosion proof requirements ? developed & negotiated with vendors for outsourcing
DESIGN ENGINEER
Unistrut Canada ? Tyco Group 2004 to 2005
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* Design based on understanding of the engineering and technical purpose and intention of codal provision(s)
* Design Telescopic steel support systems and Medical Equipment support systems for clients like
Toronto Western Hospital - Toronto, McGill Hospital ? Montreal, Cape Breton Regional Health Authority, Greater Niagara Falls General Hospital, Miramichi Regional Health Authority ? New Burnswick, Pembroke General Hospital ? Pembroke, Trillium Hospital? Mississauga, Hamilton General Hospital - Hamilton
* Design Roof-walks and Maintenance platforms for clients like Ontario Power Generation ? New Liskard, Toronto Metro Housing Corpn. / Toronto Community Housing Corporation ? Scarborough
* Design Fall Arrest systems for clients like
Toronto Transit Commission ? Birchmount, Bombardier ? Mirabel, Beldin Canada Inc. ? Cobourg, Sherritt International ? Saskatchewan, Dept. of National Defense ? CFB Borden, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority ? Fanshaw Dam in London & Pittock Dam in Woodstock
* Designed free standing 24? high L-posts with concrete caisson footing to resist frost action for J.D.Irwing at St.Leonard, New Brusnwick
* Provide client focused and site specific engineering design to ensure safe working conditions for workers
* Prepare fabrication drawings, parts drawings and construction drawings using AutoCAD
* Generate estimates, Bill of materials and tender takeoffs using Excel
* Coordinate with client and sales representatives to finalize the proposal to suit client needs and requirements
* Liaison with clients, managers, suppliers, sub-contractors, assist/ provide technical input during tendering process
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CIVIL)
K.K.Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd. 2000 to 2004
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* Supervised design engineers & technicians ? reviewed/ approved design calculations and drawings
* Appointed by state government bodies to proof check work of other consultants and provide solutions
* Demonstrated ability to build rapport & resolve complex issues among multiple entities with conflicting interests
* Prepared contract documents, reviewed and evaluated tenders for Industrial/ Commercial/ Institutional/ Residential projects
* Proven track record to deal with confidential documents
* In-charge of sister concern, M/s MAST Laboratories, a government approved soil and material test house :
Conducted technical analyses of field and laboratory data of soil investigation and finalized reports
Approved material testing / soil investigation and controlled high strength concrete mix design reports
SENIOR CONSULTANT
K.K.Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd. 1991 ? 2000
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* Conferred with clients, architects and other members of the engineering team to study project feasibility, determine project requirements and conduct research for better alternatives
* Conceived design of residential colony with 300 independent dwelling units and presented to developer clientele. Provided technical guidance in all engineering works including approval applications, roads, drainage, sewer and water, private utilities. Coordinated all activities to keep development process proactive
* Designed Hospitals, District Administrative Complexes, University buildings, Judicial court complexes, Secretariat buildings, Police Stations, Community Centers, Religious Buildings, Petrol Stations, Truck weigh bridges, Tourist complexes, Residential apartment buildings, Swimming pool complexes and other commercial and residential multi-storeyed buildings in reinforced concrete with basements, retaining walls and parking garages
* Conducted Structural Building Audits and Inspections to report deficiencies & their engineered remedial solutions
* Developed construction specifications & procedures, prepared quality control manuals
* Designed major projects, including :
Sugar Mill with sugar cane fibrizor of 1000 ton per day crushing capacity, portals upto 160? span & 80? ht, 140? high RCC chimney, clarifier foundations, material conveyor systems, boiler foundations and support structure to withstand movements due to temperature variation
Concrete Hot water and Cold water process channels with retaining walls for pan house of sugar mill
150? x 150? x 15? deep open industrial waste treatment tanks accounting for uplift due to buoyancy when empty
2 - 90? x 90? x 45? deep closed concrete water treatment tanks and over head multi-chamber steel water distribution tanks elevated to about 60 ft. for municipality of Faridkot, Punjab, India
Alloy steel plants measuring 70?x250?x70? high, with portal frames and 25 ton and 40 ton gantry cranes
160? x 300? Printing press with RCC folded plate roofing - 2 spans of 70? each
Hydrochloride and Caustic Soda process tanks for Punjab State Alkalies & Chemicals
Support structure for milk storage tanks for Haryana Dairy Development Corporation
Swimming pools of international standards and allied structures of sports complex for M.D.University, Haryana
Swimming pools and health clubs for State Tourism Development Corporation at Chandigarh
4 storeyed hotel with basement, swimming pool and mud filled roof top garden at Panchkula
2 residential colonies of 400 housing units each, one with 8 ft high peripheral retaining wall around the campus to contain campus filling for Haryana Housing Board
Identified problems, recommend solutions & prepared design for repair & rehabilitation of structures including
* stabilized 8 ? 40? x 120? spans of cylindrical roof at a height of 60? of Verka milk plants main shed
* strengthened a under designed 2?- 6? thick raft foundation slab of 8 storeyed secretariat building
* restored structural integrity of 60? high shaft of 0.1 million gallon capacity overhead water tank
* Octagonal shaped inclined roof of auditorium building having a span of 120 ft.
* 200 ft washed away portion of ?Causeway? over a seasonal river, was restored to ensure public safety
* stabilized nearly 50 - 80?x400? grain storage sheds build on ?Standard Design? of Haryana State Agricultural & Marketing Board, which collapsed in lateral wind pressure
* Took over as Engineer-in-Charge of sister concern, M/s MAST Laboratories :
Supervised laboratory & field technicians for mobile testing units
Prepared test procedure manuals, performa?s and memos
Trained laboratory technicians and water proofing applicators
CONSULTANT
K.K.Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd. 1989 to 1991
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* Performed professional engineering functions including visiting sites to determine design constraints as specified by various building regulations and suggested alternative development possibilities
* Ensured construction plans met guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
* Evaluated and recommended appropriate materials including construction chemicals and waterproofing systems
* Guided clients from design concept to implementation, construction to resolve construction and operational issues
* Monitored effort-hours, material forecasts, procurement, cost variations, budgeted cost and construction schedules
Research: Study on ?Behavior of a shear wall system? in high rise RCC buildings using Finite Element Method
Publications: ?Finite Element Analysis of shear walls with large openings?, Journal of American Society of Civil
Engineers, Vol. No. VII No.5, Sep-Oct 94?
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Certificate Program in Computer programming, Regional Computer Center
International Conference on ?Multi-purpose High Rise Towers and other structures?
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
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* Nominated as an ?Industry Expert? on universities ?Board of Studies? to review curriculum for the civil engineering undergraduate degree courses
* Appointed by Punjab Urban Development Authority, to proof check work of other consultants
* Imparted structural design training for 10 years, to engineering students under their university co-op program
* Recognition for developing computer programs to analyze and design multi-storeyed buildings
Professional Associations:
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Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) - Professional Engineers of Ontario, Canada
Member (I) - Ontario Society of Professional Engineer, Canada
Member - Ontario Building Officials Association, Canada
Member - Institution of Engineers (India) - Royal Charter of England
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