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current job responsibilities can be categorized as follows:
Analysis
and design
- Hydrologic
and hydraulic analyses for reservoirs and detention structures
- Analysis
and design of dams
- Structural
analysis and design of reinforced concrete hydraulic structures
- Production
of construction drawings
Site Investigation
- Geo-technical
explorations
- Field
surveying
- Sedimentation
studies
Construction
Observation and Materials Testing
- Observe
general construction practices to verify compliance with design
plans and specifications
- Observe
foundation excavations
- Soil density
testing by ASTM standards
- Concrete
testing by ACI standards
Three recent
projects are typical of my involvement thus far. These projects
and my responsibilities include:
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Tobesofkee
Creek Dam -- Municipal Water Supply Reservoir, City of Forsyth,
Georgia
- Remediation
of an existing, failed structure. Existing dam to be removed
and replaced with a roller-compacted concrete structure.
- Responsible
for onsite geo-technical investigation including rock coring
and permeability testing of foundation rock.
Julian
Danielly Dam -- Private recreational lake
- 14-acre
lake impounded by 35-foot earthen embankment.
- Responsible
for construction observation and onsite materials testing of
compacted structural fill and concrete.
- Responsible
for tracking of quantities for billing approval for the Owner
Yahoola
Creek Dam -- Municipal Water Supply Reservoir, City of Dahlonega/Lumpkin
County, Georgia
- 141-acre
lake impounded by 40-foot earth embankment.
- Responsible
for onsite geo-technical investigation including rock coring
and permeability testing of foundation rock.
- Structural
analysis and design of 35-foot reinforced concrete inlet structure
and twin 5-ft. x 5-ft. box conduit transition section.
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