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- Antone Dabeet
Antone Dabeet Ph.D., 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
Dr. Dabeet is a senior associate in the Geotechnical Group at 30 Forensic Engineering. Antone has 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering (9 years in consulting and 6 years in research) with emphasis on geotechnical seismic analysis and design. He has experience in foundation design, geotechnical earthquake engineering, ground improvement, embankment design, numerical analysis, design and assessment of small earthfill dams, retaining wall design, slope stability assessments, soft soils and advanced laboratory testing. Antone is registered as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Geotechnical engineering
- Foundation design
- Seismic assessments
- Ground improvement
- Numerical analysis
- Slope stability
- Retaining wall design
- Soft soils
- Advanced laboratory testing
- Project management
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, 2014
Master of Applied Science, Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, 2008
Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering, The American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, 2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
30 Forensic Engineering
Senior Associate – Geotechnical
2022 – Present, Toronto, ON
- 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
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Instructor
2020 – Present, Burnaby, BC
WSP Canada
Geotechnical Engineer
2019 – 2021, Vancouver, BC
Coffey International Development Middle East
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
2018 – 2019, Dubai, UAE
Tetra Tech Canada
Geotechnical Engineer
2014 – 2018, Vancouver, BC
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), since 2014
- Vancouver Geotechnical Society (VGS), since 2007
PUBLICATIONS AND ACADEMIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Dabeet, A., Antonopoulos, I., Dai, C. & Azizian, A. (2019), Comparison of 1D and 2D Seismic Response Analyses for a Proposed Reclamation and Wharf Structure at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Rome, Italy.
- Dabeet, A., Antonopoulos, I., Azizian, A., & Dai, C. (2019), Seismic Response and Soil-Pile Interaction Analyses for a Proposed Wharf Structure at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Accepted for publication in the NZ Geomechanics News Journal.
- Hall, B.E., Weerasekara, L, & Dabeet, A. (2016), Case history of ground heave and lateral movement resulting from pile driving. In 69th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Vancouver, BC.
- Dabeet, A., Wijewickreme, D., & Byrne, P. (2015). Evaluation of stress strain non-uniformities in the laboratory direct simple shear test specimens using 3D discrete element analysis. Geomechanics and Geoengineering, 10(4), 249-260.
- Dabeet, A., Wijewickreme, D., & Byrne, P. (2014). Application of discrete element modeling for simulation of cyclic direct simple shear response of granular materials. In 10th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, AK.
- Wijewickreme, D., Dabeet, A., & Byrne, P. (2013). Some observations on the state of stress in the direct simple shear test using 3D discrete element analysis. ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, 36(2), 1-8.
- Dabeet, A., Wijewickreme, D., & Byrne, P. (2012). Simulation of cyclic direct simple shear loading response of soils using discrete element modeling. In the 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Dabeet, A., Wijewickreme, D., & Byrne, P. (2011). Discrete element modeling of direct simple shear response of granular soils and model validation using laboratory element tests. In 14th Pan-Am. Conference and 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Toronto.
- Dabeet, A., Wijewickreme, D., & Byrne, P. (2010). Evaluation of the stress-strain uniformities in the direct simple shear device using 3D discrete element modeling. In 63rd Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Calgary.
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