NARENDRA BABU KURAPATI
GEOLOGIST
Rajahmundry
Summary
Experienced Engineering Geologist with a strong background in tunnel and cavern construction, hydropower projects, and geotechnical investigations. Seeking to leverage my expertise in geological analysis and site investigation to contribute to the safe, stable, and efficient execution of infrastructure projects
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sr. Geologist
Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: A South Korean company involved in engineering and construction projects.
- Currently working as a Geologist at Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd., a South Korean company, for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project in the Solomon Islands.
- A competent professional with 12 years of experience in tunnels, caverns, hydropower projects, and geotechnical investigations, offering expertise in geological mapping, rock mass classification, support systems, slope stabilization, and site investigations.
- Successfully conducted Geological mapping and 3D geological mapping for various underground structures, including tunnels, caverns, and water curtain tunnels.
- Additionally, performed mapping for multiple locations and structures such as vertical shafts, cut slopes, diversion culverts, intake slopes, penstock slopes, powerhouse, abutments, and dam foundation.
- Suggesting supports according Behavior Types and Ground types, Rock Mass classification based on Q and RMR in order to determine the support class, support measures and site investigation.
- Prepared detailed reports and recommendations for temporary and permanent support structures, and conducted probe hole drilling and data interpretation for tunnel progression.
- Prepared Over Break Assessment Reports and As-built Reports, ensuring accurate documentation of project progress.
- Provided construction design recommendations for cut slope angles based on SMR calculations and stability analysis, using Dips software to evaluate planar, toppling, and wedge failure mechanisms, ensuring safe and stable excavations.
- Conducted stability assessments and mitigation measures for excavated slopes, implementing rock bolting, shotcrete, and drainage systems to enhance slope stability and minimize geotechnical risks.
- Possess knowledge of grouting techniques, including consolidation, curtain, and contact grouting, with the ability to recommend check hole locations and optimal directions/angles for grout hole drilling and injection.
- Experienced in geotechnical instrumentation monitoring and making informed decisions regarding rock mass classification changes or additional support requirements based on instrumentation data
- Conducted advanced geological interpretations of tunnels, caverns, and water galleries using Shape Metrix 3D software, and performed wedge analysis using Unwedge software to identify potential rock fall and instability hazards, informing design and safety recommendations.
- Executed additional support measures based on site geological conditions, demonstrating adaptability and expertise in geological support systems.
- Consulted with clients, providing relevant drawings and project area details, showcasing strong communication skills.
- Engaged in regular interactions with site engineers regarding site geological conditions and preventive measures, demonstrating strong relationship management skills.
- Utilized software such as AutoCAD and MS Excel to prepare geological maps, core logs, and L-sections, demonstrating proficiency in geological data analysis and presentation; also developed 3D models to visualize and plot geological structures, including faults and other discontinuities.
- Prepared weekly status reports, action taken reports, and weekly geotechnical reports for weekly geotechnical meetings, ensuring accurate and timely project documentation.
Geologist (Assistant Manager)
APCO Pvt Ltd
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Project Details: Railway Tunnel project, Sevok - Rangpo.
- Client: - IRCON.
- Scope of Work: - Construction of Railway Tunnel (4 Km), Access Tunnel, Sevok - Rangpo, WB, India.
Geologist
SKEC
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Project Details: M PROJECT.
- Scope of Work: - CAVERN PROJECT, FUJAIRAH (UAE).
- Client: - ADNOC.
Geologist
DILIP BUIDCON LIMITED
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Project Details: Churhat Six Lane Road Tunnel Rewa-Sidhi Road Project ByPass.
- Scope of Work: - Construction of Six Lane Road Tunnel (2.28 Km) Twin Tube of Rewa-Sidhi Road Project MP India.
- Client: - NHAI.
Geologist
SM Consultants
08.2013 - 01.2019
- Key Project: Consultancy work of Geotechnical investigation of Bridges, Tunnels and others specified locations on the Railway alignment of 125 km new BG rail Link between Rishikesh and Karanprayag in the State of Uttarakhand, India.
- Client: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).
- Key Result Areas: Identifying critical areas for geo-technical investigations through boreholes drilling along railway alignment (tunnels).
- Core-logging, Conducting Permeability test in overburden (Constant Head Test and Falling Head Tests) and in rock strata (cyclic water pressure test).
- Identification of core samples for determination of physico-mechanical properties of rock.
- Coordinating with client (RVNL) and proof consultants (IIT Roorkee) for schedule and planning of site progress.
Education
M.Sc. - Geology
Adikavi Nannaya University
B.Sc. - Geology
Adikavi Nannaya University
Intermediate - undefined
C.G.T.M Junior college
10th Standard - undefined
Sri Kantipudi Rama Rao Municipal high school
Skills
MS Office (Excel, Power Point & Word)
AutoCAD
Dips software
undefinedContact Numbers
8142362556, +677 7259477
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/06/90
- Marital Status: Married
Technical Forte
- MS Office (Excel, Power Point & Word)
- AutoCAD
- Dips software
- 3D image shape matrix
- Un wedge software
Timeline
Sr. Geologist
Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
Geologist (Assistant Manager)
APCO Pvt Ltd
10.2023 - 07.2024
Geologist
SKEC
12.2020 - 06.2023
Geologist
DILIP BUIDCON LIMITED
11.2019 - 12.2020
Geologist
SM Consultants
08.2013 - 01.2019
B.Sc. - Geology
Adikavi Nannaya University
Intermediate - undefined
C.G.T.M Junior college
10th Standard - undefined
Sri Kantipudi Rama Rao Municipal high school
M.Sc. - Geology
Adikavi Nannaya University
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