Kajal Ketankumar Suthar

Recent Master’s graduate in Structural Engineering, equipped with a solid foundation in industrial design, dynamic analysis, and energy-efficient building practices. Demonstrated ability to contribute to innovative structural solutions and sustainable design initiatives. Eager to apply skills in an entry-level role, fostering professional growth as a structural design expert.

Industrial Structural Design

• Designed a one-story industrial building using ETABS, ensuring compliance with NBCC and CISC Handbook standards.
• Performed structural, crane, wind, and earthquake load calculations, verified through manual and Excel-based methods.
• Optimized structural integrity with efficient designs for beams, columns, and braces, enhancing material efficiency and safety.

Structural Dynamics & Wind Load Analysis

• Analyzed wind loads on a 17-story building per NBCC 2015, integrating shear walls to reduce lateral displacement.
• Utilized ETABS for dynamic analysis and manual cross-verifications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Improved building resilience through optimized mode participation factors and structural modeling.

Building Science & Energy Efficiency

• Conducted sensitivity analysis of building design parameters, achieving up to 20% energy savings by optimizing U-values, shading, and infiltration rates.
• Applied ASHRAE standards to ensure energy-efficient and sustainable designs tailored to Montreal’s climate.
• Documented findings to support urban energy-saving initiatives and sustainable practices.

Soil Behavior & Sustainable Design

• Evaluated energy performance in buildings, optimizing thermal performance using ASHRAE standards.
• Recommended sustainable configurations, reducing seasonal heating and cooling loads for enhanced efficiency.