Mohamed Elmenshawi
P.E.
Consulting Engineer/Civil & Structural
- 832-831-2910
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Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Structures, Foundation Inspections and Analysis, Roadway/Bridge Structural Design and Analysis
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Houston, 2012.
- Primary areas of consultation: Structural - Foundation & superstructures of steel, timber, and reinforced concrete structures (residential and commercial). Design and construction of residential and commercial structures, lifting devices, and rigging for single-point lifts of structures and equipment (up to 600 tons). Civil - Roads and bridges, earth retaining structures, storm drainage collection and drainage systems, sanitary drainage collection and treatment plants, water supply distribution and irrigation systems, and site work design including compliance for handicap access.
- Extensive experience since 2012 in residential construction, home inspections, loss investigation and documentation. Additional experience in management and manipulation of various computer- based applications in finite element analysis, structural design, O&G Pipeline, hydrology, and AutoCAD design in various facets.
- Over 11 years of structural analysis and design.
- 2023-Present
McDOWELL OWENS ENGINEERING, INC
Houston, Texas
Consulting Engineer. Performed investigations and analyses of structural failures. Conducted structural investigations for damage due to hurricanes, fire loss, tree impauts, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods. Projects include foundations and structures of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, roof structures, earth retaining structures, and construction shoring.
- 2022 –2023
PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENTS (PCA LLC)
Remote
Structural Assessor. Performed structural condition assessments on residential, commercial, and industrial structures and offices as well as industrial properties. Investigated and assessed conditions of the grounds, building envelopes, framing, foundation for structural defects, root-cause of degradation, and recommended scope of repairs. Provided cost assessments for short-term and long-term maintenance based on compliance codes. Provided narratives and photo reports highlighting structural composition of the property and current conditions.
- 2019 –2022
ALFRED BENESCH & CO.
Boston, MA
Project Engineer. Prepared bridge load ratings involving superstructure load calculations using AASHTOWare and/or MDX for modeling and analysis, and compiling reports in accordance with MassDOT standards. Performed bridge inspections on various bridges and culverts. Conducted peer reviews for load rating calculations and inspection reports to verify accuracy.
- 2018 –2019
MASS CRANE & HOIST
Tyngsboro, MA
Project Manager/Structural Engineer. Supervised and performed structural design and detailing of crane system for fabrication and installation. Procured components of system (steel, hoist, electrification, hardware, equipment, trucking) and coordinated with scheduler, fabrication shop, installers, and customers. Consulted on technical drawings and specs and supported design execution in the construction field while assuring safety, quality, and compliance with design plans.
- 2017 –2018
KUWAIT TECHNICAL CONSULTING BUREAU (KTCB)
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Bridge/Structural Engineer. Worked on the engineering team to design and develop projects. Consulted with the client (Ministry of Public Works) and contractors to maintain schedules. Provided technical direction and interpretation of engineering drawings and specs using ASTM codes. Inspected civil and structural site works to ensure compliance and consulted at concrete and asphalt batching plants for quality and compliance testing.
- 2015 –2016
S&V ICF
Houston, TX
Project Engineer. Provided structural engineering design for commercial and residential buildings in accordance with the IBC, IRC, ACI, and other supporting codes. Reviewed analytical data for technical reports, facilitated project meetings between contractors and the firm, supported design execution in the construction field, and monitored and supervised contractors and foreman.
- 2012 –2014
DANNENBAUM ENGINEERING CORP.
Houston, TX
Bridge Engineer. Contributed to structural design of connector bridges for SH99 Grand Parkway and SH290 in Houston, Texas. Coordinated with the structural team to design beams, columns, and foundations in compliance with TxDOT regulations, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, and other supporting codes. Reviewed project plans and shop drawings for accuracy.
- 2012 –2012
SIGMA ENGINEERING SERVICES
Houston, TX
Intern/Associate Engineer. Supported various design projects for industrial contractors to meet the company’s standards of excellence. Projects included a 180 ft. high free-standing exhaust steel stack using ASME STS-1-2011 code, a concrete structure to support 5000kips lateral test load for a petrochemical testing facility in Houston, an 8ft. diameter, 19ft. deep concrete wet work for a new lift station in Fort Bend County, outside of Houston, Texas, and pipeline supports of various sizes.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - University of Houston, Houston, TX, 2012
- Licensed Professional Engineer:
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Massachusetts
No. 55037
(Active)
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Texas
No. 143917
(Active)
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Georgia
No. PE050054
(Active)
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Pennsylvania
No. PE094242
(Active)
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Louisiana
No. 47774
(Active)
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Florida
No. 96633
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North Carolina
No. 057208
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- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- American Wood Council (AWC)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (Company Affiliation)
- Geotextile Tubes for Erosion Control, July 31, 2023
- Geo-Structural Investigation of Existing Structures, March 23, 2023
- Earth Retaining Structures, March 23, 2023
- Design of Wood Lateral-Force Resisting Systems, March 23, 2023
- Mass Timber Structures: Codes and Adoptions, August 25, 2022
- A Brief Introduction to Wood Material Science, September 29, 2022
- Cross Laminated Timber Shear Wall Example, November 17, 2022