Each summer, MATC interns work with transportation professionals to provide themselves with experiences that will assist them when they enter the field of transportation research. Abdulla Al Ajmi spent this summer working with Alfred Benesch & Company. This presentation summarizes his experience during his internship.
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Civil Engineering
Abdullah Alajmi, Intern
Hometown: Oman
Current Year in School: Senior
Internship Goal:
• I would like to experience what I have studied in school and how it looks
like in real life. Also, I would like to develop my engineering skills and get as
much as I can an experience in the field
Education
Undergraduate BS, Civil Engineering, University of
Nebraska-Omaha
Years of Experience
1 year
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Who is Benesch?
Benesch is a unique kind of professional services
firm—They are large enough to handle clients’
most complex and challenging assignments, but
nimble enough to offer an exceptional level of
customer service.
• 1946 / Mr. Alfred
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Mayor Mike Peters Pedestrian Bridge
Hartford, CT
• Bridge deck contains an innovative and
environmentally sensitive glycol( antifreeze
chemical substance) snow-melt system
CREATE P-1 Englewood Flyover
Chicago, IL
• Construction of 10-span flyover bridge
• Nighttime construction to accommodate
interstate traffic
• Fabrication and erection of new bridges over the
Dan Ryan Expressway and CTA Red Line
I-74 Over the Mississippi River
IA,IL
• $1.2 billion
• Increasing the capacity
• Uniformity and quality of design ,
Designed the arch (Benesch task)
• 2022 prize bridge award
Projects
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My experience
Office work
Delineating drainage area
(Niobrara river)
Field work
ADAs (American
disability act
Orientation
-introduction (Benesch
learn)
-Meetings
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What have I learned?
•Skills, knowledge
•Teamwork
•Experience
Certifications
Leadership Mindsets (LinkedIn)
Active Threat Response (WILL)
MicroStation
PPE ( personal protective equipment's )