# Dinesha Kuruppuarachchi (PE, PhD) > Professional Engineer (Structural) Location: Santa Clara, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/dinesha Menkulasi, F., Moen, C.D., Eatherton, M.R., & Kuruppuarachchi, D. (2015). Investigation of Stiffener Requirements in Castellated Beams. Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council. Menkulasi, F., Kuruppuarachchi, D. (2017). Development of Alternative Concrete Bridge Superstructure Systems for Short and Medium Span Bridges. Engineering Structures, 143, 274–294. Menkulasi, F., Moen, C.D., Eatherton, M.R., & Kuruppuarachchi, D. (2017). Investigation of Web Post Compression Buckling Limit State and Stiffener Requirements in Castellated Beams. Engineering Journal, 54(1), 21–44. Babarinde, O., Sun, C.S., Farzana, N., & Kuruppuarachchi, D. (2023). Analytical Study of Splitting Resistance of Precast Prestressed UHPC Girder End Zones. Engineering Structures, 289, 116314. Sun, C.S., Farzana, N., Kuruppuarachchi, D., et al. (2023). Experimental and Analytical Studies of an UHPC Beam Using CFRP Bars. Recent Progress in Materials, 5(2), 1–17. Sun, C.S., Linzell, D.G., Puckett, J.A., Kuruppuarachchi, D., et al. (2021). Experimental Study of Stringer Lateral Torsional Resistance Using a Grillage System. SSRC Annual Stability Conference. Sun, C.S., Babarinde, O., Kuruppuarachchi, D., et al. (2023). Experimental and Analytical Studies of Continuous Steel-Stringer Lateral-Torsional Buckling Resistance. Journal of Bridge Engineering, 28(6), 04023029. Kuruppuarachchi, D. (2021). Lateral Torsional Buckling Resistance of Continuous Steel Stringers in Existing Bridges. Doctoral Dissertation, Louisiana Tech University. Sun, C.S., Babarinde, O., Farzana, N., & Kuruppuarachchi, D. (2019). Use of UHPC Jackets in Coastal Bridge Piles. Int’l Interactive Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete, 2(1). Sun, C.S., Farzana, N., Kuruppuarachchi, D., Babarinde, O. (2021). Development of a Precast Prestressed Concrete Through-Girder System for Shallow Bridge Structures. Structural Concrete, 22(3), 1574–1585. Sun, C.S., Farzana, N., Babarinde, O., & Kuruppuarachchi, D. (2020). UHPC Through-Girder System for Shallow Bridge Structures. Structures Congress 2020, 193–205. Sun, C.S., Babarinde, O., Kuruppuarachchi, D., Farzana, N. (2024). Mitigation of End Zone Cracks in Precast Prestressed Concrete Girders Using Shape Memory Alloys. Frontiers in Materials, 11, 1389840. Sun, C.S., Babarinde, O.F., Kuruppuarachchi, D., et al. (2023). Noncomposite Concrete Deck Bracing Effects on Continuous Steel Stringer Lateral Torsional Buckling Resistance. Engineering Structures, 283, 115886. M ## Work Experience ### Engineer @ Peoples Associates Structural Engineers Jan 2022 – Present | San Jose ### Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant @ Louisiana Tech University Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Louisiana, United States Projects: 1. Lateral torsional buckling of steel continuous stringers in existing bridges 2. Load rating for steel continuous stringers in existing bridges 3. Interface shear strength of UHPC members 4. Pre-stressed concrete girders using shape memory alloys 5. UHPC through-girder system for shallow bridge structures 6. Ballistic penetration through steel and UHPC composite wall 7. UHPC beams using carbon fiber reinforced polymer bars 8. Pre-stress bed design and construction Responsibilities: 1. Designed and analyzed structures, reviewed literature, assisted for journal papers, and performed finite element analysis. 2. Created shop drawings, manufactured full scale specimens (10ft, 20ft, etc.), and tested them according to standards. 3. Effectively communicated with all suppliers, have material and tools ready on time for laboratory work. 4. Trained and supervised many undergraduate research students enduring safety. 5. Consulted research clients, university management, and faculty and addressed their concerns. 6. Teaching assistant for 4 courses: Structural analysis & design, Steel design, Reinforced concrete design, and Civil engineering construction materials. ### Project Engineer @ RDT Design and Consulting Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Houston, Texas 77036 United States 1. Generated architectural plans for steel gas stations, wood apartment complex, and civil plans including concrete parking lots, drainage ponds, sewer systems and water drainage systems, plan and profile drawings in flood and non-flood areas. 2. Created AutoCAD drawings and SketchUp 3D images for submissions at City of Houston. 3. Filled forms and applications for the submissions at City of Houston and visited when needed. 4. Organized client meetings, made presentations and updated about ongoing projects. ### Graduate Assistant @ Louisiana Tech University Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Ruston Thesis Title: Numerical Analyses for Development of Alternative Composite Bridge Systems for Medium Bridges Projects: 1. Alternative composite bridge systems for medium bridges 2. Web post compression buckling limit state and stiffener requirements in castellated beams Responsibilities: 1. Numerical analyses was performed using Abaqus software. 2. Analyses and design were done by Risa and Mathcad software. ### Assistant Civil Engineer @ Laksheika Construction Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 • Inspected pipe line leveling, pipe laying and leak connections in Colombo city area ### Site Construction Engineer @ Nawaloka Group (Pvt) Limited Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Battaramulla • Inspected soil leveling, set up for pile installation, setup for reinforcement cage, and alignment ### Junior Civil Engineer @ Soil Tech Pvt Limited Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Colombo,Sri Lanka • Performed soil lab tests, created bore logs, site visits for bore inspection. ### Structural Engineer @ Sanken Overseas (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka. Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Colombo, Sri Lanka • Inspected reinforcement work in columns, beams, staircases, elevators, and slab. ## Education ### Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Engineering Concentration Louisiana Tech University ### Master's degree in Civil Engineering-Structural Engineering Concentration Louisiana Tech University ### Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Louisiana Tech University ### High School Devi Balika Vidyalaya ### Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering ANC School of Postgraduate Education ### University of Colombo School of Computing ### Certificate Level in Business Administration and Management, General Wisdom Business Academy ### Dee Sri Academy of Radio and TV Announcers ### Cemistry Royal Australian Chemical Institute ### National Youth Award Authority ### Institute of Western Music and Speech ### Sri Lankan National Wushu Acedemy ### Chess Federation of Sri Lanka ### The University of New South Wales ### British council ### Bits and Bytes Pvt Ltd ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dinesha-kuruppuarachchi-pe-phd-76b83323 --- Source: https://flows.cv/dinesha JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/dinesha/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10