Engr. Katelula Salum Kaswaga

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  • Timeline

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

    Structural Engineer

    RJR Construction Ltd
    Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

    Project Manager/Structural Engineer

    Tolerance Engineering Company Ltd
    Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

    Structural Engineer

    Tanzania Building Agency (TBA)
    May 2017 - May 2018

    Structural/Civil Engineer

    China Railway No.4 Engineering Group CO. Ltd
    Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

    Bridge Engineer

    Yapı Merkezi
    Dec 2018 - Jan 2022

    Bridge Engineer - Tanzanite Extradosed Bridge (1.03km)

    China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group Co., Ltd
    Dec 2022 - now

    Project Bridge Engineer cum Cable Stayed Bridge Expert: J.P. Magufuli Extradosed Bridge (3km)

    Tanzania National Roads Agency
    Current Company
    Nov 2024 - now

    Chair - Tanzania National Group of IABSE

    IABSE - International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
  • About me

    Professional Bridge Engineer Specialized and Expertise in Prestressed Concrete Box Girder Bridge, Extradosed Bridge and Cable-Stayed Bridge | PE | B.Sc. Civil & Structural Engineering |M.Eng. In Civil Engineering.

  • Education

    • Beijing jiaotong university

      2016 - 2019
      Master's degree civil engineering specialized in prestressed concrete bridge and cable-stayed bridge first class

      THESIS: Wind Load Analysis of Cable Stayed Bridge and Comparison of the Design Codes (斜拉桥的风载分析与设计准则的比较).SUPERVISOR: Professor Zhang NanDESCRIPTION: The analysis of cable-stayed bridges under wind load, especially for long-span cable,stayed bridge, should be paid more attention. In this paper, an asymmetric reinforced concrete cable-stayed bridge of a three-span supported by two tower(s) or pylon has to be analyzed. The influence of wind load is mainly considered in this paper, and… Show more THESIS: Wind Load Analysis of Cable Stayed Bridge and Comparison of the Design Codes (斜拉桥的风载分析与设计准则的比较).SUPERVISOR: Professor Zhang NanDESCRIPTION: The analysis of cable-stayed bridges under wind load, especially for long-span cable,stayed bridge, should be paid more attention. In this paper, an asymmetric reinforced concrete cable-stayed bridge of a three-span supported by two tower(s) or pylon has to be analyzed. The influence of wind load is mainly considered in this paper, and the wind load acting on the bridge deck will be studied. Show less

    • University of dar es salaam (udsm)

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of science (bsc) civil and structural engineering lower second

      THESIS: Design of Four Storey Car Parking at Kariakoo Market in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.SUPERVISOR: Dr. Gennes Hendry Shirima (Associate Professor)

  • Experience

    • Rjr construction ltd

      Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
      Structural engineer

      INVOLVEMENT: • Site supervision and execution.• Preparation of paperwork and all civil work related to water storageTank150m3.• Preparation of site progress report, attending daily site progress meeting and technical meeting.• Concrete mix design, blocks work, and material,s testing.• Reviewing construction drawings and preparing detailed drawings.• Fabrication of Maker post, Fence poles, Manhole cover.• Quality control materials and quantification of quantities/works to a consultant.• Reviewing of construction drawings and preparing of detailed drawings, preparation of working schedule.• Provide technical advice on safe design and construction Show less

    • Tolerance engineering company ltd

      Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
      Project manager/structural engineer

      INVOLVEMENT: • Preparation of payment certificate.• Preparation of site progress report, attending daily site progress meeting and technical meeting.• Concrete mix design.• Reviewing of constructiodrawingsgs and preparing of detailed drawings, preparation of working schedule.• Provide technical advice on safe design and construction • Consider the strength of construction materials and select appropriately• Coordinate the team for the supervision and execution of the project.• Review of the reports.ACHIEVEMENTS: Engineering skills gained (in Management, Design, Construction, Installation maintenance) and all civil work related to the construction of water storage tank) Show less

    • Tanzania building agency (tba)

      Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
      Structural engineer

      MAIN PROJECT FEATURE: To improve the accommodation status, especially for the fresher’s students. INVOLVEMENT: • Structural design and building construction supervision.• Geotechnical investigation.• Shop drawings preparation.• Concrete mix design.• Provide technical advice on safe design and construction • Consider the strength of construction materials and select appropriately• Monitor and inspect all work undertaken by contractors to ensure structural soundness.• Analyze configurations of the basic components of a structure.• Liaise with professional staff such as Architects, Quantity Surveyor,s and Environmental Engineers Show less

    • China railway no.4 engineering group co. ltd

      May 2017 - May 2018
      Structural/civil engineer

      Supervision of Guard post foundation construction and underground excavation.

    • Yapı merkezi

      Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
      Bridge engineer

      Being part of the Technical Team for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway Project LOT 1.MAIN PROJECT FEATURE: To provide a reliable, efficient railway network leading to reduced cost of transportation and logistics.ACHIEVEMENTS: Engineering skills gained in bridge construction and earthworks, concrete works, safety management, and quality control.INVOLVEMENT:  Attending daily site meetings and leading weekly technical meetings with project team members. Structural design of the temporary works. Control and supervision of the viaduct bridge construction. Reviewing and preparation of construction drawings. Review of the design and analysis of the Bridge. Ensuring Project quality control and Safety control. Provide technical advice on safe design and construction Show less

    • China railway major bridge engineering group co., ltd

      Dec 2018 - Jan 2022
      Bridge engineer - tanzanite extradosed bridge (1.03km)

      I am very proud to be a Structural & Bridge Engineer of the New Selander Bridge Project (Tanzanite Bridge) from the Start to the End of the Project.Main Bridge: Extra-dosed bridgeL = 85+4@125+85 = 670mW = 20.5m (4 lanes of carriageway)Approach Bridge: PSC beam bridgeL = 360m (including 4@40m=160m, 5 @40m=200m)MAIN PROJECT FEATURE: To alleviate congestion at the Ali Hassan Mwinyi road and promote development in the city. INVOLVEMENT:  Preparation of construction methodology of Test pile, Permanent bored pile, Cofferdam, Pile Cap, Pier column, lower and Pylon, demolition of casted piles, concrete surface treatment, Pile dynamic load test, Coping beam, Pier segment, key segment, Free Cantilever Methodology (FCM), Stay Cable Installation, Deck slab, Expansions Joint, Key segment and so on. Preparation of a technical proposal. Attending daily site meetings and leading weekly technical meetings with project team members. Head of the local construction supervision (Site Engineers). Formwork design of Pier Cap, Abutment, Pier Column, Prestressed Concrete Beam, and review of Pylon formwork. Hanging bars design for the lifting of steel casing. Design of tower crane leg welding joints, design of gantry crane foundation. Shops drawing preparation for bored piles, pile cap, Pier column, Pylon, Extradosed Bridge deck segment. Design of using short steel casing length instead of the full-length casing for the construction of bored piles. Construction Engineer of Temporary Trestle Bridge, Drilling platform, Bored piles, Pile cap, Pier, Pylon, Pier, Deck Segment, Abutment, and Fabrication yard. Company representatives on additional soil investigation. Post Tensioning Prestressing works for (PSC Beam, Main Girder, and Stay Cable) Technical Engineer. Ensuring Project quality control and Safety control. Preparation of Handover Documentation, including as-built drawings and all other related documents. Show less

    • Tanzania national roads agency

      Dec 2022 - now
      Project bridge engineer cum cable stayed bridge expert: j.p. magufuli extradosed bridge (3km)

      Bridge Span Arrangement and Bridge Deck Type:Main Bridge: Extra-dosed bridge (PSC Box Girder)L = 100+2@160+100 = 520mW = 28.45m (4 lanes of the carriageway)Approach Bridge: PSC beam bridgeL = 2480m (including 31@40m=1240m on each side)

    • Iabse - international association for bridge and structural engineering

      Nov 2024 - now
      Chair - tanzania national group of iabse
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Structural & bridge engineer member

      Iabse - international association for bridge and structural engineering
      Nov 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Professional engineer tanzania - pe(tz) structural & bridge engineering

      Engineers registration board tanzania (erb)
      Jan 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Engr. Katelula Salum Kaswaga
      Masters of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Specialized in Bridge Engineering) Beijing Jiatong University Jun 2019 I graduated my Master's Degree in Civil Engineering at Beijing Jiaotong University in China June 2019. Thesis title "Wind load analysis of a Cable Stayed Bridge and comparison of design codes".
    • Awarded to Engr. Katelula Salum Kaswaga
      Bachelor of Science in Civil & Structural Engineering University Of Dar es salaam Nov 2013