Ryan Cassells

Experience

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  Aveng Grinaker-LTA

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  Site Engineer/Site Agent
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  ARQ Consulting Engineers (PTY) Ltd

  Jan 2015 - now

  Structural Dam Engineer

  I am a structural dam engineer with ten years of post-graduate experience in structural analysis and design of dams and related structures. I am registered as a professional engineer with ECSA. I have worked extensively on large dams ranging from 20 m to 275 m in height. My field of interest involves using advanced numerical modelling techniques to analyse the structural behaviour of dams and develop practical and efficient solutions to ill-defined engineering problems. I am proficient in developing state-of-the-art finite element models of dams with complex loading and foundation conditions. Typical complex problems comprise the analysis and design of large concrete dams subject to thermally induced stress loads and seismic earthquake loads. I am the South African representative for ICOLD Technical Committee A – Computational Aspects of Analysis and Design of Dams. I am also part of the Midas FEA expert network.I have authored and co-authored 13 technical papers on dam engineering in South African and international publications.I also have 3 years’ experience in the civil engineering construction industry working on heavy civils projects such as power stations, mine processing plants and bridges and held the position of Site Agent Assistant. Show less