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- Anshuman Sharma
Anshuman Sharma P.Eng.
Our Associates perform on-site investigations to determine origin and cause of complex losses. Their process: examine and collect evidence, take on-site photos, interview witnesses, conduct testing in our lab and analyze data to produce technical reports that are clear and concise.
EXPERT SUMMARY
Mr. Anshuman Sharma is a Senior Associate with the Geotechnical team in 30 Forensic Engineering’s Vancouver office. He has over 7 years of experience in geotechnical investigation, geotechnical design and earthworks construction.
SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Subsurface Investigation
- Slope Stability Assessments
- Landslide Assessments
- In-situ and Lab Testing
- Construction Monitoring
- Subgrade Inspection
- Gradation Analyses
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Master of Engineering: Geotechnical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, 2017
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India, 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
30 Forensic Engineering
Senior Associate – Geotechnical
2022 – Present, Vancouver, BC
- Providing geotechnical expertise for multidisciplinary forensic investigations including residential, commercial and industrial related losses
- Investigating geotechnical, mining and heavy civil infrastructure failures with a specific focus on foundations, slopes, excavations and earth retaining systems
- Performing site examinations relating to loss/failure
- Reviewing reports, plans and specifications to determine whether they meet relevant guidelines, codes, and other regulations
BC Hydro & Power Authority
Geotechnical Engineer
March 2022 – Present, Burnaby, BC
- Conducted test pit investigations at a remote dam facility as part of the proposed seismic upgrades
- Assessed & calculated load-bearing capacities of rock anchors supporting debris booms: Prepared design calculation sheet and authored the corresponding memorandum
- Conduct biweekly site inspections at a site of two remediated sinkholes, to monitor & record signs of any further sinkhole developments
Horizon Engineering Inc.
Geotechnical Engineer
November 2021 – March 2022, North Vancouver, BC
- Authored a report comparing EGBC guidelines (2010) on Landslide Assessment with the proposed unpublished guidelines (2021)
- Conducted landslide assessment for a residential property in the District of North Vancouver, BC: Inferred site geology using dynamic cone penetrometer test logs and GSC (Geological Survey of Canada) surficial geology maps, prepared the model for & performed slope-stability analyses using Slope/W
- Conducted slope-stability (Slope/W) & seismic displacement analyses (as per EGBC guidelines – 2010): Provided recommendations with respect to the local & global stability of the property
- Conducted site reconnaissance (with the geomorphologist), subsurface investigation (supervising borehole drilling, and wildcat dynamic penetrometer testing) for a proposed development in Sechelt, BC
- Conducted desktop study (review of surficial geology maps, and reports of nearby previous projects)
- Prepared scopes of work and coordinated geotechnical field campaigns for multiple sites (In Lower Mainland, BC)
Nilex Inc.
MSE Specialist
January 2019 – October 2021, Edmonton, AB
- Promoted to a permanent position (before the expiration of the original six-month contract)
- Produced preliminary design and provided estimate & technical assistance for over 106 projects, including a 29m high MSE wall at Site C (tallest ever for Nilex in the 28 years that the organisation has been working in MSE walls)
- Secured three high-revenue projects (~ 33% of the total revenue) through effective pre-tender consultation
- Developed proficiency in MSE design software: MSEW, ReSSA, Tensar Soil & Tensar Slope
- Remediated design safety concerns as per the FHWA & ASSHTO design requirements on a project (in Calgary, AB), with mistakenly excavated & damaged geogrid layers at the top by an earthworks crew
Quality Assurance Coordinator
August 2018 – January 2019, Edmonton, AB
Island West Coast Developments Ltd.
Project Coordinator: Construction
October 2017 – May 2018, Victoria, BC
Shell Canada Ltd.
Geotechnical Design Intern
May 2016 – December 2016, Calgary, AB
Vedanta Resources
Construction Coordinator
July 2013 – August 2015, Orissa, India
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
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