Chongdi Xu

Chongdi Xu

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Geotechnical Engineer at Beca

  • Education

    • The University of Auckland

      2018 - 2019
      Master's Degree Geotechnical Engineering 8.125/9.0

      •Collaborated with Prof Michael Pender and his PhD student to investigate the seismic performance of some retaining systems by modelling and analysing them in OpenSees. (grade A) •Individually completed ground response analysis using Deepsoil, slope stability analysis using Slope/W, and liquefaction assessment using Mathcad, respectively, in 3 different projects. (grade A)•Led a 3-person group completed a liquefaction assessment… Show more •Collaborated with Prof Michael Pender and his PhD student to investigate the seismic performance of some retaining systems by modelling and analysing them in OpenSees. (grade A) •Individually completed ground response analysis using Deepsoil, slope stability analysis using Slope/W, and liquefaction assessment using Mathcad, respectively, in 3 different projects. (grade A)•Led a 3-person group completed a liquefaction assessment for a site using Mathcad. (grade A) Received positive feedback regarding our group cohesiveness from group members.•Collaborated with a group of 3 to complete a design of ground preloading with vertical drains using Mathcad and spreadsheets (grade A) •Individually completed a research project involving seismic slope stability analysis for a selected slope failure case using PLAXIS. (grade A) Show less

    • Tongji University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering 4.35/5.0

      •3rd Award (top 25%) Scholarship for academic performance 3 years consecutively •Outstanding Freshman Scholarship

  • Experience

    • Gammon Construction Limited

      Mar 2015 - May 2015
      Intern

      Engaged in Design and Construction of Mayflower MRT Station for Thomson-East Coast Line.1. Executed day-to-day engineering work and coordination of various activities at work. 2. Studied and investigated design documents for Mayflower Station to complete final year project correlating to the design of a main MRT station box.

    • Gammon Construction Limited

      Aug 2015 - May 2017
      Design Engineer

      Engaged in Design and Construction of Mayflower MRT Station for Thomson-East Coast Line.1. Reviewed the design of both temporary & permanent work for MRT station submitted by involved consultant. Coordinated with the consultant on design or drawing matters and value engineering works.2. Checked and approved the design of temporary works for construction, especially for formwork/falsework design, submitted by subcontractors. 3. Coordinated with instrumentation contractors and reviewed instrumentation readings. Prepared interpretation reports for submission to clients. 4. In charge of weekly instrumentation meetings and presented latest monitoring results to client and Qualified Person (Supervision) as well as worked with the consultant to solve any issue related to breaching of Alert Level & Work Suspension Level.5. Coordinated with subcontractors and consultants to facilitate their producing of shop drawings and final approval from Qualified Person (Design).6. Assisted project managements to coordinate with interface main contractors to solve any interface issue with them. Show less

    • Dayue Consulting

      Aug 2017 - May 2018
      Project Business Analyst

      Engaged in PPP (Public-Private Partnership) consultation work for PPP Project of Water Environment Management in Tongzhou District, Beijing (Project investment at around 3.2 Billion NZD), and G102 National Highway Rerouting in Qinhuangdao city (Project investment at around 0.9 Billion NZD).• Interacted with other members in a collaborative team to advise clients on contract, investment agreements and bidding arrangements. Edited relevant documents accordingly.• Conducted financial analysis and estimation for each project using spreadsheets.• Communicated and negotiated with project companies on any contract matters. Show less

    • ENGEO

      Nov 2019 - Feb 2020
      Geotechnical Engineer

      Mangaweka Level Crossing (Mangaweka) and Mclean Street Level Crossing (Woodville) - Conducted preliminary design of the formation at the level crossings and transition zones - Drafted drawings including general notes, plan views and cross sections Several Residential Houses (Auckland) - Engaged in several residential house projects to perform hand augers (2m-5m), scala penetration tests (1m), vane shear tests and log soils on site. - Drafted one geotechnical interpretative report. Show less

    • Beca

      Feb 2020 - now

      - Engaged in various medium to large scale projects (e.g. wastewater treatment plants, hospitals, industrial buildings, stopbanks and floodwalls) in the Bay of Plenty region- Carried out desktop study and assisted contracting with site investigation contactors- Observed/performed site investigations- Conducted settlement, slope stability, liquefaction, seepage assessments etc.- Designed retaining walls- Drafted geotechnical interpretative reports and technical specifications- Coordinated with other disciplines and also drafted by myself to produce design drawings- Presented findings to internal and external clients. Show less

      • Senior Geotechnical Engineer

        May 2023 - now
      • Geotechnical Engineer

        Jul 2022 - May 2023
      • Geotechnical Engineer

        Feb 2020 - Jul 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Accredited Resident Engineer

      The Institution of Engineers Singapore
      Dec 2016