TOTAL EXPERIENCE: 11 Yrs
WORK HISTORY:
BEL Geotechnical Engineering, LLC. (Formerly ACA Engineering, Inc.) – 11 Yrs
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Youngstown State University
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Akron
Soil Science Undergraduate Certificate, NC State University
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:
ODOT Level 3 Aggregate Technician
ODOT Level 2 Asphalt Quality Control Technician
NICET Level 2 Soil
ODOT Soil and Rock Classification
NHI Drilling Inspection Certified
OH PE License No. 90602
WV PE License No. 26726
PA PE License No. 096449
MI PE License No. 6201314474
IL PE License No. 062.077326
TN PE License No. 131918
UT PE License No. 14218228-2202
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
Mr. Chammas is as a highly experienced geotechnical, environmental, and materials engineer since 2018.
He has extensive experience in all aspects of geotechnical engineering, including subsurface investigations, geotechnical evaluations, slope stability analysis, bearing capacity assessments, pavement design and analysis, foundation design and analysis, and settlement calculations.
Mr. Chammas expertise extends beyond analysis and design to include extensive field experience, performing and overseeing the inspection and testing of asphalt, concrete, masonry, soils, and aggregates to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards, as well as performing and overseeing environmental site assessments.
Triangle Drive Subsidence, Hubbard, OH
Performed and designed geotechnical field work for a subsurface investigation to determine the cause of ground subsidence due to coal mining. Responsibilities included overseeing drilling operations, logging test borings, and installing monitoring wells. The data was collected to develop the cause of the subsidence, identification of historic coal mines, groundwater monitoring, and geotechnical recommendations. The final geotechnical report provided recommendations and analysis of subsidence remediation.
MAH-CR119 Bridge Replacement, Youngstown, OH
Designed and performed the geotechnical investigation for the North Four Mile Run Road bridge replacement project in Youngstown, Ohio. Responsibilities included overseeing drilling operations, logging soil and rock samples, and performing rock testing to determine appropriate design parameters. Collected and classified soil and core samples in accordance with ODOT Geotechnical standards. Supported data collection and analysis used for pile foundation design, lateral loading analysis, abutment design, wing wall design, and scour analysis. The findings were described in a geotechnical report, which outlined recommendations for the bridge foundations, abutments, and wing walls.
Market Street Parking Garage, Wheeling, WV
Assisted with the geotechnical investigation for a proposed multi-level parking garage structure in downtown Wheeling. Responsibilities included overseeing test boring operations, logging soil samples, and classifying subsurface materials in accordance with ASTM standards. Supported the collection of data used to develop deep foundation design recommendations, retaining wall analysis, settlement calculations, and soil parameter evaluation for the associated temporary shoring system. The findings and recommendations were described in geotechnical report, providing critical design input for the design team.
Oglebay Park Port Cochere, Wheeling, WV
Designed and performed the geotechnical investigation addressing slope instability concerns surrounding the Port Cochere at Wilson Lodge. Responsibilities included monitoring and logging test borings, performing torvane and pocket penetrometer readings, and conducting unconfined compressive strength testing on rock samples. Supported data collection and analysis used for slope stability analysis, bearing capacity and settlement analysis for shallow foundations, pavement design parameters, remediation for unstable subgrade conditions, and development of geotechnical design recommendations including retaining walls and slope reconstruction. Data, analyses, and recommendations were incorporated into the final geotechnical report for design and construction implementation.