Title                          Managing Director

               Senior Geotechnical/Materials/Instrumentation and Foundation       Engineer

     Expertise                Soils    and   Foundation   Engineering,   Quality   Control  of

                                      construction    materials   and   concrete.   Building   surveys

                                      Advance program for triaxial and model testing.

                                      Geotechnical / Structural    instrumentation    and   structural

                                      damage assessment.

                                      Environmental design of municipal solid waste dump area 

                                      Including all components required to safe guard the contaminated 

                                      area.

Design and evaluating foundation system of high rise structure and marine projects including using advance software programs for evaluating soil – structure interaction.

     Experience with       STCI Managing Director,  2000 – till date

     Firm                        

·        Supervision of laboratory and field activities

·        Responsible for project operation

·        Responsible for client liaison and operation of firm

·        Management of onshore and marine geotechnical studies, 

  Including interdial site investigation

·        Preparation of Geotechnical/Material and Structural report

·        Expert in GEOPRE, MOD FLOW, TALREN, BALXES, 3D          simulation modeling system and hydrological software

Packages-FEFLOW

·         Assessment of solid waste damp area and instrumented preloading trial on municipal land fill area for Kuwait University/EPA, including design of ground water leachate

management system,  gas collection sytsm and final cover

system, utilizing Risk Bench analysis software, visual ground water.

·         Design of deep dewatering system/slope stability analysis for UGCC/MPW, 34m deep excavation

·         Supervision off-shore and on-shore geotechnical testing studies from Subiya to Kuwait City-Subiya Cause way -COWI

·         Testing and evaluating of existing structures including preparing repair schedule and  economical solution,  specifications for specific project, like fire effected concrete structure, failure due to inadequacy of design and construction detail, including providing structural capacity analysis

·         Environment risk assessment and proper control solution as per the international health and safety regulations, providing technical proposals for short/long term instrumentation programs and installation procedures

     Past Experience     

·        Middle East Surveys Co., Kuwait (1992-2000)

      Senior   Geotechnical / Materials / Instrumentation

      Engineer, responsible for Structural Design and Survey of

      Reinforced   Concrete   and   Steel  Structures,   historical

      Structure (American Hospital, Sheikh Nassir Old Palace).

      Design  of  Shoring & Dewatering Systems, Design of pile

      & Deep   Foundations,   Design   of  Special  Testing  and

      Evaluation     Programs    for    damaged    and   defective

      Structures.

      Responsible  for  design  and  installation  of geotechnical

      instrumentation  like :  rod  and  magnetic  extensometers,

      pressure  transducer,  water level sensors,  float recorder,

      strain  gauges  and  relevant  instrumentation and logging

      system      experience     with     soil     instruments     U.K.

      Geotechnical intrumentation UK, and GEOCON USA.

      Responsible   for   pile  testing  including   PDA,  IT,  CRP,

      Maintained   load   testing   and  analysis  of  the  data  by

      CAPWAB & Geopre   software.   Project   involved   Amiri

      Diwan 10000 precast pile, Sheraton Hotel etc.

·        Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey (1990 – 1991)

      Scientific     assistant     in    soil    mechanics    laboratory.

      Responsible for land drilling operations, laboratory testing

      programs   for  different  research  projects  and  assisting

      post graduate studies and research.

·        Head of Independent Testing Laboratory at Amiri Diwan

  Project, Kuwait (1989-1990)

  Installation    of    settlement    plates,    different    type   of

  piezometers,  instrumentation  and  carrying out static and

  dynamic cone penetration tests on hydraulic fill.

·        Gulf Inspection Int'l Co. (1985-1989) Head of Geotechnical 

      Department and materials laboratory

Geotechnical  studies  for  marine  and  on  shore structures in

Turkey and Kuwait.

Design of shallow and deep foundations, dewatering systems,

slope stability, expertise.

Geotechnical  design  and  performance  of  large  model  ring

plate  load  test  under  high contact pressure up to 14 kg/cm².

Studies  of  large model ring foundation tests on marine sands

in   Kuwait,   including   instrumentation    for   monitoring   soil

deformation.

Geotechnical studies for Urban Highway Project. Investigation

of  sensibility  and  collapsibility potential of calcareous desert

soils. Assessment of the suitability of calcareous desert soil as

                                    backfill material, Kuwait.

                                    Ghazali Expressway Precast Prestressed Bridge Project :

                                    Instrumentation  for  monitoring  pressure  and deformation of

                                    concrete  and soil, installation of pressure cells thermocoubles

                                    and  load cells.

                                    Marina   Geotechnical   studies   and  dredgeability  of  marine 

                                    channels.  Extensive  study on  marine  rock  and its suitability

                                    as wave breakers, Kuwait.

                                    Materials   building  surveys,  measuring  strength  and cracks 

                                    potential and assist redesign of structures, Kuwait.

                                    Monitoring  and  calibration  of batching plants, mix design for 

                                    concrete    production   and   periodical   testing   of   concrete

                                    proportions, including cement and admixtures, Kuwait.

                                    Design  of  structural   concrete  1985-1986  for  many  private 

                                    sector companies in Turkey, utilizing Buro Method.

·        Middle East Technical University – Research Assist.,

  Ankara – Turkey (1982 – 1985)

                                    Research   for   design   chart   to   investigate   the horizontal 

                                    permeability of soil – bentonite cut of walls.

     Academic

     Background              BSC, Civil Engineering, Cukurova University

                                      Adana - Turkey 1982

                                      MSC, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Technique

                                      Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey 1985

                                          Ph.D study and research on subgrade modulus

                                      Microcomputer Applications in Civil Engineering

                                      Course 1987

                                      9^th International SEAGS Conference, Thailand 1987

                                      Human Resources Management Course “KFAS”  1988

                                      “Production Problems and Protection of Concrete in Arabian

                                      Gulf Region” , Course  1989

     Nationality                 Lebanese

     Countries     

     Worked In                 Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

     Language     

     Proficiency                Arabic, English and Turkish

     Professional              Kuwait Society of Engineers – member # 9345, ASTM

     Affiliations                  ACI#109549, Member of SEAG's PA 1132

Title                          Structural Engineer

     Expertise                  Structural Analysis and design. Expertise in many computer

                                      software

     Experience with       STCI Manager of Structural Analysis Department, 2000- till date

     Firm                         

·        Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of structures 

·        Reinforcement detailing of many types of structures

·        Finite Element modeling of structures

·        Assisting the preparation of Geotechnical/Material and

                                          structural report

·        Design and modeling of steel structures, detailing steel

      structures material.

·        3D Modeling of reinforced concrete structures , including

      developing capacity analysis, section analysis , durability

      analysis, risk factor analysis, structural adequacy analysis,

      thin flexible / thick rigid slabs on grade analysis.

·        Marine structure design, stability analysis of geotechnical

      structures utilizing software package TALREN 97.

·        Soil/inclusion interaction and the design of actual complex

      structures.

·        Utilizing ground water and environmental software packages

      including 3D visualization and animation of ground water flow

      modeling, landfill hydrology and pumping test analysis.

·        Evaluating concrete repair strengthening method for fire

      effected structures.

     Past Experience     

·        Middle East Surveys Co., Kuwait (1996-2000)

      Structural  Engineer,   responsible  for  structural  damage

      assessment of   historical  buildings, design and checking

      of destressed and deteriorated members.

      Retaining   walls,   pile,  raft,  isolated  foundation  design,

      utilizing  finite  element  and  finite  difference  methods in

      design aspects.

      Operating on STAAD.Pro, EXCEL , EPES, EBES, FES etc.

·        Kuwait University  1993-1996

      Scientific Assistant in structural Engineering. Responsible

      for creating new method to evaluate solution to thin slabs.

·        Danial Arundar Consultant Office, Turkey 1984 - 1986

      Structural Engineer designed many multy storey  buildings.

·         Hydro-Geological Modeling utilizing Mod-Flow and Visual Ground Water, 3D modeling technique

     Academic

     Background              BSC, Civil Engineering, Cukurova University

                                      Adana - Turkey 1984

                                      MSC, Structural Analysis, Kuwait University 1996

     Nationality                 Turkish

     Countries     

     Worked In                 Turkey and Kuwait

     Language     

     Proficiency                English, Turkish and Arabic

     Professional              Turkish Engineering Society

     Affiliations                 Kuwait Engineering Society

3.CURRICULUM VITAE

   HERBERT HUNDSDORF

Title                          Senior Geologist

     Expertise                  Soil and Foundation Investigations. Building

                                      Evaluation Studies

     Experience with              S.T.C.I, Supervision of field activities and management of

     Firm                                   laboratory Operations.  Joined company 2003.

·          Drilling operation utilizing degradable, Bentonite                     fluid, Pecausion drilling and auger technique.

·          Water well drilling for many projects including complete drilling string installation, developing, head works and measuring quality of water.

·          Field testing activity including checking the code requirement for SPT,CPT Pressure meter, Vane test, Dilatometer and Dynamic Cone Testing.

·         Checking and Developing the presentation of field laboratory tests

·         Supervision of environmental project for water contamination and groundwater Hydrogeologic.

                                      Laboratory Manager ( 1986 to 2002 )

·          Responsible for Site operations.

·          Management of onshore and marine Geotechnical and structural evaluation studies.

                                       Engineering Geologist ( 1981 to 1986 )

·          Supervision and preparation of reports for various geotechnical projects for housing projects, industrial plants, telecommunication towers, piers and bridge structures.

     Past Experience       Research Assistant, Munich University, ( 1977 to 1979 )

·          Geo technical, hydrogeologic and seismic

    Investigations for Rhein – Main – Danube Channel

                                             Barrage for Bevarian Water Authorities, Germany.

     Academic               M. Sc General and Applied Geology, Maximilian

     Background            University

     Nationality              German

     Countries                    

     Worked In              Germany and Kuwait

     Language     

     Proficiency             German, English,  and basic French

     Professional           German Society for Soil Mechanics and

     Affiliations               Foundation Engineering International Society for

    Rock Mechanics ( ISRM )

Designation:       Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Expertise:               Over 15 years of experience in the field of Geotechnical and structural Designing, Soil and Material Testing, and Geotechnical Investigation, Analysis, and Design. High Level of proficiency in Computer and Numerical methods to undertake Geophysical, Geotechnical and Structural Analysis, Knowledge with American (ASTM, AASHTO) and British (BSI) standards for effective Project Management with Quality Control.  Capable of establishing managing Soil and Material Testing Laboratory.

Expertise with

Firm:                         Geotechnical Engineer – Joined 2005

v      Working in Supervision, acting on major offshore/on land/tidal flat geotechnical investigations for Subiya Cause Way project

v      Assisting/Supervising Geotechnical contractor to establish the marine drilling and testing requirements like drilling from offshore barge, SPT, Conducting CPT, utilizing special Geomill CPT riser, checking mud crawler drilling performance, preparing the laboratory testing programs, maintaining QA/QC during the project program

Experience:

July 02 to 2004            INCO-LAB, Kuwait                Position: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

v      To analyze client requirement and set bounds of Exploratory Program

v      To schedule exploration program and fix borehole locations by GPC

v      To conduct field tests – SPT, CPT, PLATE LOAD TEST, ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY, THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY, PERMEABILITY, ETC.

v      To analyze the exploration data and decide the lab tests to be conducted according to the project and consultants requirements

v      To provide general assistance and supervision in lab tests

v      To analyze the results of the field & laboratory tests to determine their validity or otherwise investigate the problem and find solution

v      To perform stress-strain analysis, settlement analysis, and stability analysis if demanded by the project

v      To compile valid data of the results of the various tests to prepare Soil Investigation Report with Design recommendations for Bearing Capacity and Foundation Type

v      To undertake general liaison and co-ordination with client and consultants

Projects Executed as Project Manager

v      Geotechnical Investigation for 33 KVA Over Head Transmission Line Towers (600 Bore holes with SPT and Lab Tests); Client: KEC International; Owner: MEW

v      Geotechnical Investigation for Extension of 5^th Ring Road (45 BH – SPT, Peizometer Installation, Field Falling Head Permeability Test with lab tests); Consultant: Dar Al Handasah; Owner: MPW

v      Geotechnical Investigation for Ali Al Sabah Military Academy (155 BH + lab tests); Consultant: Gulf Consult; Owner: Min. of Defense

v      Geotechnical Investigation for Transfer of Treated Sewage Effluent for Irrigation of Abdaly Farms (52 BH + lab tests ); Owner: MPW

v      Appointed as Geotechnical Engineer; site – Civil Services Commission Building (10 Storey Bldg with Raft Foundation in the Entire 14000 m² Plot); Owner: MPW

Experience                   SVIT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, VASAD, INDIA, Position:  Asst. Instructor

Jan. 99 to           

June 2002:                        DUTIES:

v      To develop Geotechnical Engineering Lab and assist HOD, Civil Engineering Dept. in General Administration, and Curriculum Development

v      To conduct courses and lab tests for various subjects and organize technical field trips and seminars

v      To provide consultancy to the industries

Course Taught:

Soil Mechanics                        Foundation Engineering          Geotechnical Engineering

Advanced Surveying               Finite Elements                       Finite Difference

Planning and Design               C⁺⁺ Programming                   Comp. Aided Structural Eng.

Experience:

Aug. 89 to Dec.98      Veear Consultants (P) Ltd.              Position: Senior Design Engineer

                                    DUTIES:

v      Carry out preliminary studies and prepare feasibility reports for Real Estate Projects

v      Undertake soil investigation and survey work to collect data necessary for Planning and Designing

v      of various structures

v      Carry out Architectural Planning and prepare presentation drawings using 2D and 3D tools of

v      AUTOCAD

v      Prepare Bill of Quantities for project sanction, budget approval, and floating of tender

v      Carry out Structural Analysis and Design using STAAD software and prepare working drawings for

v      construction

v      Provide Project Management Services using management tools like PERT/CPM, ETC.

v      Prepare completion drawings for the projects completed

PROJECTS:

v      Consultancy Service to Kandla Free Trade Zone (KFTZ), Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India, for planning, development & maintenance of KFTZ with industrial units and residential township over an area of 700 Acres

v      Consultancy services to National Building Construction Corporation Ltd. (NBCC Ltd.), a Govt. of India Enterprises, for Architectural Planning and Structural Design of NBCC House (Basement + 5 Storey), a real estate project at Ahmedabad

v      Consultancy services to Joint Venture of NBCC-VEEAR-AJWA FUN WORLD for Planning and development of a Satellite Township with resort on a land of 100 Acre

v      Carried out Architectural and Structural Design of villa's for many high ranking Govt. officers.

Academic

Qualification:         Master of Science (Civil Engineering) USA

                                    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA

                        THESIS: "Finite Difference Solution of consolidation equation for time dependent loading and impeded drainage"

                        Course:

                        Finite Difference                      Finite Element                         Advanced Study (Pile Foundation)

                        Rock Mechanics                     Advanced Foundations           Ground Water Flow & Seepage

Academic               UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MILWAUKEE, USA

Experience:           Civil Eng. Department

Jan. 85 – June 85        Position: Research Assistant         

Subject: Structural Mechanics

Project: Static and dynamic model analysis of buildings constructed of shear walls