My Professional Experience after the MSc SAHC

Perfil HEM140 500 mm 300 mm 30 mm 150 mm 60 mm 300 mm My Professional Experience after the MSc SAHC 06 October 2015 L Espluga de Francolì, Tarragona - Spain Claudio Corallo MEng(Hons) MSc CEng MICE MIStructE The Morton Partnership Ltd London, UK claudio.corallo@themortonpartnership.co.uk www.themortonpartnership.co.uk University of Minho Czech Technical University in Prague University of Padova Technical University of Catalonia ARCCHIP- ITAM

2 CONTENTS My Studies and Experience before the MSc SAHC Main projects of my MSc SAHC experience Pros (and Cons) of a MSc SAHC Graduate for a prospective employer Job hunting My Job interviews The Morton Partnership LTD London My Role within The Morton Partnership LTD Overview of Main Projects Canterbury Cathedral Sheffield Cathedral Oxford Swing Bridge Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln Tate Modern Roof Trusses - Validation Somerton Castle Westminster Abbey Professional Qualifications My Advise for your Careers Questions and Answers

3 My Studies and Experience before joining the MSc SAHC B.Eng Civil Engineering University Roma Tre, Rome - Italy M.Eng Civil Engineering Protection from Natural Hazards University Roma Tre, Rome - Italy Thesis: Strengthening of Masonry Samples with SRG Materials Prof. Gianmarco de Felice Short Term Contract within the Italian National research project Evaluating and reducing vulnerability in masonry buildings.

4 Main Projects of my MSc SAHC Experience SA7 Project: 12 th Century Arch Bridge - Ponte Zameiro - Portugal Prof. Daniel Oliveira

5 Main Projects of my MSc SAHC Experience SA7 Project: 12 th Century Arch Bridge - Ponte Zameiro - Portugal

6 Main Projects of my MSc SAHC Experience SA7 Project: 12 th Century Arch Bridge - Ponte Zameiro - Portugal

7 Main Projects of my MSc SAHC Experience MSc Thesis: Thermoelastic Analysis of Vladislav Hall Vault in Prague Castle Prof. Milan Jirasek

8 Main Projects of my MSc SAHC Experience MSc Thesis: Thermoelastic Analysis of Vladislav Hall Vault in Prague Castle

9 Pros of a MSc SAHC graduate for a prospective employer In-Depth Specific Knowledge of Conservation Principles and Philosophy Structural Analyses Types, Capabilities and Limits Materials Properties, Uses and Behaviour Tools FEM Software (Diana, Adina, Strand7 etc) Limit Analysis Thrust Line Analysis Connections with the Academic World Cons of a MSc SAHC graduate for a prospective employer English Knowledge Enough practical Experience? Able to work in a time-constrained framework? Engineering judgement? Design Design Design } For you to prove!

10 Job Hunting What should I do? (and Where?) PhD Academic Career Private Consultancy Firm Engineering Contractor Public Body Further Study How do I find a Job? Google / Generic Search Engines Specific Search Engines / Recruiters (Hays, Engineering Jobs, etc ) LinkedIn, Xing and/or other Professional Networks Professional Associations and Institutes (ICE and IStructE in the UK) When should I start looking for a Job? ASAP! SOON!

11 My Job Interviews Example of Technical Question 1: The Stone Cantilever Steps

12 My Job Interviews Example of Technical Question 1: The Stone Cantilever Steps

13 My Job Interviews Example of Technical Question 1: The Stone Cantilever Steps

14 My Job Interviews Example of Technical Question 2: Wollaton Hall

15 My Job Interviews Example of Technical Question 2: Wollaton Hall

16 My Job Interviews Further Questions Maximum Expansion Ratio of a Corroded Metal Bar? Size of a brick?

17 About 25 employees About 15 technical staff The Morton Partnership LTD London www.themortonpartnership.co.uk 85% of work relates to Historic Buildings Ed Morton Managing Director CARE Register Engineers Accredited in Conservation Conservation Engineer for Canterbury Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, York Minster, Durham Cathedral, etc

18 My Role within The Morton Partnership LTD Direct involvement with some of the largest project we have (Canterbury Cathedral, York Minster, Westminster Abbey, etc) Design Engineer > Project Engineer > Contract Administrator Structural surveys and assessments of Historic Buildings FEA on Historic Buildings and particular structures Structural Monitoring Assisting and providing technical background for disputes Some new build projects Thesis Supervisor of 2 MSc SAHC Thesis

19 Overview of Main Projects Canterbury Cathedral

20 Overview of Main Projects Canterbury Cathedral

21 Overview of Main Projects Canterbury Cathedral

22 Overview of Main Projects Canterbury Cathedral

23 Overview of Main Projects Sheffield Cathedral

24 Overview of Main Projects Sheffield Cathedral

25 Overview of Main Projects Oxford Swing Bridge

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27 Overview of Main Projects Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln

28 Overview of Main Projects Tate Modern - London

29 Overview of Main Projects Somerton Castle

30 Overview of Main Projects Somerton Castle

31 Overview of Main Projects Westminster Abbey

32 Overview of Main Projects Westminster Abbey

33 Overview of Main Projects Westminster Abbey

34 Qualifications Claudio Corallo BEng(Hons) MEng(Hons) MSc CEng MICE MIStructE BEng: Bachelor Degree (3yrs) MEng: Masters Degree (Further 2 yrs) MSc: MSc SAHC CEng MICE: Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK) CEng MIStructE: Chartered Member of the Inst. of Structural Engineers (UK) Other qualifications and institutions: EUR ING: European Engineer (awarded by FEANI) CARE: Conservation Accredited Register of Engineers (UK) IHBC: Institute for Historic Building Conservation (UK) Member of ISCARSAH: International Scientific Committee on the Analysis and Restoration of Structures of Architectural Heritage

35 My Advise for Your Careers Work Hard during the MSc and in your future employment Be prepared to some additional flexibility in the first years (but not too much!) Keep yourself updated (read Technical Papers, Journals, etc ) Join a relevant Professional body Institution of Civil Engineers Institution of Structural Engineers Work towards official professional recognition (National or International) Involve environmental friendly solutions in your design Get certification for H&S on construction sites Raise awareness of your qualifications and job Be proud of what you do, put passion in your job and learn to enjoy it!

36 In Loving Memory of our Friend and SAHC Alumnus Nicola Merluzzi 26.11.1981 05.07.2015

37 Questions?

38 Thank you.