YANG MENG        338 Jamesville Av. 4S, Syracuse, New York 13210,  (315)-479-8767

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a  structural engineer in civil engineering. 

SKILLS: Two years hands-on experience in Computer Aided Design, structural analysis.

- Structural analysis using classical, matrix, finite element and dynamic methods.
- CAD experience with FORTRAN and C programming, and various computer packages   
   including AutoCAD, ANSYS and Image-3D.
- Engineering Design of reinforced concrete, masonry and steel structures. Familiarity with
   LRFD and ACI codes.
- Engineering drawing and Detailing drafting in AutoCAD, I-DEAS, MathCAD.
- Hands-on experience with UNIX (X window), IBM PC (MS DOS), Macintosh, SUN 
   workstation, MS-WORD, etc.

EMPLOYMENT: Five years working experience in civil engineering.

Structural Engineer: Sichuan Institute of Defense and Architecture, Chengdu, China, 
                                  1988 - 1991.
- Structural design of a multi-story office building. As a principal structural designer, my 
   job included design of reinforced concrete frame, floor members, and foundation, as well     
   as engineering drawing and detailing drawing.
- Structural design of an underground air defense / entertainment complex. Designed and
   detailed the entire structure, including concrete arch, entrance/exit, excavation support
   and water-proofing facilities.
- Structural design of underground facilities. Responsibilities were collecting regional
   hydrology information and compounded water-proof materials, conducting experimental 
   and field tests to gather mechanical properties of the materials, and preparing technical 
   reports.

Architectural Designer: Sichuan Institute of Defense and Architecture, Chengdu, China, 
                                      1985 - 1986. 
- Architectural design of a complex of multi-story office, dormitory, dining hall, bath house.  
    Involved in overall activities in planning, re-planning, designing external and internal 
   details, preparing construction documents, and coordinating engineering efforts.

Construction Inspector: Sichuan Provincial Commission of Construction, Chengdu, 
                                       China, 1984 - 1985.
- Responsibility included examining block planning, house construction in rural area.
   Investigated major counties in Sichuan province, collected consumer's opinions, and 
   wrote technical reports. Prepared a showcase of rural construction accomplishment.

EDUCATION: 

Master of Science: Civil & Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, 01/1994 - 12/1995.
- Main courses: Structural Analysis I, Finite Element Analysis, Steel Design, Seismic Analysis
tructures and Equipment, Plastic Design of Steel Structures, CAD/CAM Systems, Transportation  GPA: 3.35/4.0
  Engineering, Geotechnic Aspects of Hazard.

Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering Department, Harbin University of Architectural 
                                 & Civil Engineering, Harbin, China, 09/1986 - 07/1988.
College Study: Civil Engineering, Sichuan College of Architectural & Civil Engineering,
                        Sichuan, China, 09/1981 - 07/1984.

PERSONAL DATA: US Permanent Resident.

PREFERENCE: 
- Eric M. Lui, Professor Emeritus, Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept. Syracuse University. Tel: 315-443-3394.
- James A. Mandel, Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept. Syracuse University. Tel: 315-443-3401.
- Gang Cheng, Research Scientist, Northeast Parallel Architectures  Center, Syracuse University. Tel: 315-443-1118.