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ABOUT ME
As an science enthusiast, my passion has continuously driven me to expand my knowledge in the field of civil engineering. I received my M. Sc. Degree in structural engineering from the department of civil and environmental engineering at university of Tarbiat modares. My thesis was concerned with the behavior of tall buildings. I’m planning to pursue my education in Ph.D. degree focusing on the improvement of buildings performances. Keep exploring my site to learn more information about me, and reach out directly with any questions.
EDUCATION
2014 - 2016
M. SC. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
TARBIAT MODARES UNIVERSITY, TEHRAN, IRAN
(RATED 333 IN THE WORLD ACCORDING TO CWTS)
Thesis Topic: Evaluation of Seismic Performance Levels of Steel Framed-Tube Structures in Tall Buildings Using Pushover Analysis (GPA: 4/4)
Supervisor: Professor Hamzeh Shakib
Two years research-based program, In the thesis, the results of Pushover and Dynamic analyses of Framed-tube structures were compared in terms of displacements, drifts, shears and hinges distribution in the height of the structures in two distinct hazards levels (Design Based Earthquake and Maximum Considered Earthquake) in order to estimate the accuracy of nonlinear static analysis against real events in tall buildings.
As well as this, in order to developing the topic, a research was conducted on seismic performance assessment of outriggered structures equipped with Buckling Restrained Braces (BRB). The lateral resistance system includes: perimeter frames, outriggers and belt trusses and concrete core. The aim of this section was to introduce the approach of seismic performance evaluation in tall buildings in details, based on tall buildings guidelines (TBI, LATBSDC), introducing performance targets and acceptance criteria in two hazard levels, including: Service Earthquake (SLE) and Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE). Finally, a study was carried out on the effect of adding outrigger and belt trusses on the distribution of hinges and forces in flanges and webs (i.e. shear lag phenomenon).
(Watch the Video and photo, colored elements are energy dissipation devices)
Courses: Advanced steel structures, Seismic design of structures, Tall buildings, Structural dynamic, Earthquake engineering, Finite element, Theory of Elasticity, Advanced Engineering Mathematics
2009 – 2013
B. SC. CIVIL ENGINEERING
KHARAZMI UNIVERSITY, TEHRAN, IRAN
(Received full scholarship)
Courses: Statics, Dynamics of Structures, Mechanics of materials, Analysis of structures I, Steel structures I & II, Reinforced concrete structures I & II, Steel structure project, Reinforced concrete structure project, Wind and Earthquake Engineering, Dam Engineering, Loading of structures, Tunnel Engineering
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Performance Based Design of structures
Nonlinear Modeling and Analysis
Vibration Control
Tall buildings
PUBLICATIONS & CONFERENCES
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS
M. Heshmati, A. Khatami, H. Shakib. "Seismic performance assessment of tubular diagrid structures with varying angles in tall steel buildings". Vol. 25, PP. 113-126, Elsevier, June 2020. Status: Published. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.02.030
A. Khatami, M. Heshmati, A.A. Aghakouchak. “Collapse Assessment and Seismic Performance Factors in Tall tube-in-tube Diagrid Buildings”. Earthquakes and Structures. Vol. 19, Number 3, PP. 197-214, Techno-Press, September 2020. Status: Published. https://doi.org/10.12989/eas.2020.19.3.197
M. Heshmati, A. Khatami, H. Shakib. “FEMA P695 Methodology for Safety Margin Evaluation of Steel Moment Resisting Frames Subjected to Near-field and Far-field Records”. 3, 185, Springer, January 2021. Status: Published. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-021-04230-2
S. Sehat, A. Khatami .Parametric Study on Application of Voronoi Structures in Design of 2-D Beams”. SAGE, Feb 2021. Status: Published. https://doi.org/10.1177/1369433221999740
S. Sehat, A. Khatami. “Application of Voronoi Tessellation in Design of Space Structures Roof Using Numerical Simulation”. Status: Under Review.
M. Heshmati, M. Tameh, A. Khatami. “Improving the seismic performance of Diagrid structures using hybrid buckling restrained braces”. Status: Under Review.
PRESENTATIONS
2016 - 2017
Delivered the Presentation on a paper titled “Seismic performance evaluation of framed tube-outrigger structures equipped with buckling restrained braces in tall buildings designs under different hazard levels” Khatami. A. and Shakib, H., The 10th National Congress on Civil Engineering, Tehran, Iran.
Delivered the Presentation on paper titled “Seismic performance assessment of Braced tube and Diagrid in tall steel structures” Khatami. A., Heshmati. M. and Shakib, H., The 2nd National Conference on Structural Engineering, Tehran, Iran.
POSTERS
2016
Paper presented as Poster on “Evaluation of Pushover Analysis with code-based load distribution in Analysis of Tall buildings” Khatami. A. and Shakib, H., 1st National Conference on Applied Research in Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Tehran, Iran.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Structural Designer and supervisor in Moghavem saze corp.
Designing several residential and commercial blocks with various structural systems. The most noteworthy cases are the first picture which is a Special Steel Moment Frame AND the second one is a concrete dual systems (Special Concrete Moment Frame and Special reinforced concrete shear walls) with complete design notes for connections.
All the designs were in compliance with Iranian national code for loading. To be more specific, ANSI/AISC 360-16 and ANSI/AISC 341-16 for steel and ACI 318-14 for concrete buildings were applied to fulfill the seismic designs' requirements.
A member of Construction Engineering Organization, Tehran Province, Iran (Membership Number: 10-3-0-130640)
Holder of a License which has granted the privileges and qualifications in fields of Supervision and Construction in the city of Tehran.(Practice license number: 0-10-300-68153)
Supervising the process of digging foundation, belonging to a 32-story twin tall buildings project (28m below the ground surface) – using concrete and steel piles accompanied with Anchors and struts
Attended meetings and discussed project with contractors and sub-contractors meticulously
LANGUAGES AND COMPETENCIES
SOFTWARES
Perform-3D
OpenSees
ETABS
SAP 2000
Safe
EZ-frisk
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
LaTeX (Elementary)
Abaqus (Elementary)
LANGUAGES
1. Persian
2. English (C1)
IELTS Scores:
Listening: 8.0
Reading: 7.0
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 7.0
Overall: 7.0
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
MEMBERSHIP
A member of scientific society in department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Organizing a conference for more than 300 attendees to get to know other people in their field of studies as well as networking
Arranging several field trips and offering itineraries which were tailored for civil engineering students to to meet their needs
Several tutorials sessions were tailored for students from different majors
COMMUNITY WORKS
Participating in regular charity works including voluntary work for nursing homes and disability organizations.
HOBBIES
Photography
Traveling
Interested in Reading books about sociology and philosophy
Playing instruments
Handball/Swimming
