Peter N. Larson
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hard working and highly motivated E.I. interested in an entry level civil/structural engineering position. Has work experience in the construction industry in South Florida and is looking to pursue a career as a professional engineer. Holds standard of workmanship in high esteem and interacts with the greatest degree of professionalism and personal integrity. Well rounded, personable and brings passion and enthusiasm for work to all ventures and new pursuits. Willing to relocate and travel.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Civil Engineering: The University of Vermont ~ 2008
RESEARCH AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Structural Analysis of Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn Using Accelerometers ~ May 2007 - May 2008
•Sponsored by the Richard Barrett Scholarship, a competitive undergraduate program.
•Investigated the use of accelerometers to determine in situ tensions in iron roof truss members.
•Wrote an in depth program in MATLAB to interpret data, designed several experiments, analyzed the structure and summarized the findings in a comprehensive report.
•Presented work to the UVM Graduate Civil Engineering Seminar, The Vermont chapter of ASCE and at the 100th Annual Mechanics Conference at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
Work with Other Historic Buildings
•Worked on a preservation strategy for the exterior wood on Scotty’s Castle (a National Historic Monument) in Death Valley, CA. ~ Sep. 2007 – Aug. 2008
•Worked on the Las Flores Ranch House (a National Historic Landmark) near Oceanside, CA. ~ Jan. 2008
Vermont Agency of Transportation ~ Jun. - Aug. 2008
•Surveyed location and condition of small culverts along I-89 and I-95.
The University of Vermont College of Engineering ~ Sep. 2008 – Dec. 2010
•Investigated the effects of fines on cone penetration resistance of sands in dry and saturat...
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