Fariba Salimi

• Master of Science Degree in Geotechnical and Soil and Rock Mechanical engineering
• Good working experience in conducting foundation investigations and identifying their geotechnical parameters  
• Numerical modeling of tunnels under different stages of loading conditions (in situ loading, open mode, and closed mode excavation, lining installation,…) using Flac3D software to predict tunnel lining internal loads and compare them to the capacity curve interaction.
• Strong background in numerical modeling of earth fill dams under different types of loading conditions (End of construction, Steady seepage, Rapid draw down, …) using Flac2D and 3D software
• Prepared technical report for tunnel lining analysis and design
• Extensive skills in slope stability and seepage analysis using Geo-studio package software.
• Performed RS2 analysis to verify FLAC3D numerical analysis results.
• Supervise, interpret, and evaluate the results of field and laboratory geotechnical tests on soil and rock foundations and predict their geotechnical parameters.
• professional experience in analyzing and designing geo-structures such as piles, retaining walls, soil protection systems 
• Working knowledge of various geotechnical instrumentation and interpreting their result
• Evaluates tunnel circumferential and radial joint capacity using FLAC2D software.
• Calculated anchors, screws, inserts, bolts, and dowels capacity by checking tensile capacity, pull-out capacity, concrete break out in shear and tension…
• Numerical modeling of subway stations  made in sequential excavation method (SEM)
• Performing Unwedge analysis to predict applied loads from jointed rock mass on tunnel lining
• Analyzed concrete structures using ETABS and SAFE software
• Holding a P.Eng license and being a member of PEO.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Geo-Structural Tunnel Engineer                                                                                     Aug 2022 – Present

Hatch                                                               

• Analyzed tunnel convergence using FLAC3D software under open or closed modes of excavation
• Analyzed tunnel lining under different combinations of dead load, internal and external hydraulic loads and Time-Dependent Deformation (TDD),
• Calculated sustainable TBM thrust load on each PCTL ring by simulating applied shoe pad loads on circumferential joints.
• Performed Unwedge analysis to define rock wedge load on tunnel lining
• Reviewed tunnel lining drawing to be in compliance with design assumptions and fundamentals.
• Evaluated load bearing capacity of tunnel radial joints under combination of axial load and joint rotation.
• Prepared tunnel lining report for Inner Harbour West Tunnel project.
• Calculated PCTL handling and stacking stresses for different patterns and layouts.
• Evaluated bolt and dowel capacity for circumferential and radial joints

Geo-Structural Engineer                                                                                        Feb2019-Aug 2022 

Tarra Engineering &Structural Consultants Inc., Canada                                          

• Designed soil protection systems and assessed deformation and stability of adjacent structures due to shoring excavation using Flac & Geostudio software programs
• Assessed settlement and stability of superstructures due to tunnel excavation 
• provided soil-structure interaction analysis for structures with several underground levels
• Analyzed reinforced concrete & Steel structures using ETABS &SAFE software 
• Analyzed and designed soil protection systems such as soldier piles, retaining walls…
  • As a part of a team, Conducted field investigation during feasibility studies to identify potential dam sites, make preliminary cost comparisons, decide on a probable design, and choose the best site for exploration

Geotechnical Engineer -Dam specialist                                                                                       2015-2019

Mahab Consulting Engineering Company, Iran                                                   

• Supervised subsurface explorations and laboratory testing in the dam foundation area, reservoir, and surrounding areas not only for the design of the dam but to locate construction materials
• Prepared numerical modeling of Tehran subway station  made in sequential excavation method (SEM) using FLAC2D
• Evaluated and interpreted laboratory and field test results and suggested geotechnical parameters (such as triaxial shear test, consolidation, swelling, and Compaction test …) 
• Performed stability analysis using Geostudio software(limit equilibrium analysis)
• Carried out seepage analysis using Seep/W software and FLAC2D
• Performed static, pseudo-static, and nonlinear Dynamic analysis using FLAC2D software 
• Assessed liquefaction potential of Foundations and performed post-earthquake analysis.
• Prepared technical reports for static and dynamic analysis and provided recommendations for foundation improvement when needed
• Collected instrumentation data (piezometers, inclinometers, downstream wells,..) and performed real-time numerical and limit-equilibrium analysis
•  Conducted numerical analysis of tunnels and prepared GRC & LDP using Flac2D,3D

ACHIEVEMENTS - Successfully performed pseudo–static analysis of the highest earth-fill dam in Iran with seismic coefficient varying throughout the height of the dam. This was a first in Iran and greatly increased the company’s profile in the industry

• MSc degree–Honors, in Geotechnical & Soil mechanical engineering from Tehran University, Iran     
• BSc degree – Honors, in Civil Engineering from Tehran University, Iran