My Professional Experience after the MSc...

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University of Minho Czech Technical University in Prague University of Padova Technical University of Catalonia ARCCHIP- ITAM

300 mm

500 mm

Perfil HEM140

Claudio Corallo MEng(Hons) MSc CEng MICE MIStructE

The Morton Partnership Ltd

London, UK

claudio.corallo@themortonpartnership.co.uk www.themortonpartnership.co.uk

My Professional Experience after the MSc SAHC 06 October 2015

L’Espluga de Francolì, Tarragona - Spain

Pere Roca – Technical University of Catalonia SA1.12: History of Conservation and Restoration

Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions

Claudio Corallo - The Morton Partnership Ltd My Professional Experience after the MSc SAHC – October 2015

CONTENTS

• My Studies and Experience before the MSc SAHC • Main projects of my MSc SAHC experience • Pros (and Cons) of a MSc SAHC Graduate for a prospective employer • Job hunting • My Job interviews • The Morton Partnership LTD – London • My Role within The Morton Partnership LTD • Overview of Main Projects

• Canterbury Cathedral • Sheffield Cathedral • Oxford Swing Bridge • Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln • Tate Modern Roof Trusses - Validation • Somerton Castle • Westminster Abbey

• Professional Qualifications • My Advise for your Careers • Questions and Answers

My Studies and Experience before joining the MSc SAHC

• B.Eng – Civil Engineering University Roma Tre, Rome - Italy • M.Eng – Civil Engineering – Protection from Natural Hazards University Roma Tre, Rome - Italy

Thesis: Strengthening of Masonry Samples with SRG Materials Prof. Gianmarco de Felice

• Short Term Contract within the Italian National research project “Evaluating

and reducing vulnerability in masonry buildings”.

Main Projects of my MSc SAHC Experience

SA7 Project: 12th Century Arch Bridge - Ponte Zameiro - Portugal Prof. Daniel Oliveira

SA7 Project: 12th Century Arch Bridge - Ponte Zameiro - Portugal

MSc Thesis: Thermoelastic Analysis of Vladislav Hall Vault in Prague Castle Prof. Milan Jirasek

MSc Thesis: Thermoelastic Analysis of Vladislav Hall Vault in Prague Castle

Pros of a MSc SAHC graduate for a prospective employer • In-Depth Specific Knowledge of Conservation Principles

and Philosophy • Structural Analyses Types, Capabilities and Limits • Materials’ Properties, Uses and Behaviour

• Tools • FEM Software (Diana, Adina, Strand7 etc) • Limit Analysis • Thrust Line Analysis

• Connections with the Academic World

Cons of a MSc SAHC graduate for a prospective employer

• English Knowledge • Enough practical Experience? • Able to work in a time-constrained framework? • Engineering judgement? • Design – Design – Design

For you to prove! }

Job Hunting

• What should I do? (and Where?) • PhD – Academic Career • Private Consultancy Firm • Engineering Contractor • Public Body • Further Study

• How do I find a Job? • Google / Generic Search Engines • Specific Search Engines / Recruiters (Hays, Engineering Jobs, etc…) • LinkedIn, Xing and/or other Professional Networks • Professional Associations and Institutes (ICE and IStructE in the UK)

• When should I start looking for a Job? • ASAP! SOON!

My Job Interviews

Example of Technical Question 1: The Stone Cantilever Steps

My Job Interviews

Example of Technical Question 2: Wollaton Hall

My Job Interviews

Example of Technical Question 2: Wollaton Hall

My Job Interviews

Further Questions

• Maximum Expansion Ratio of a Corroded Metal Bar?

• Size of a brick?

The Morton Partnership LTD – London www.themortonpartnership.co.uk

• About 25 employees

• About 15 technical staff

• 85% of work relates to Historic Buildings

• Ed Morton – Managing Director

• CARE Register – Engineers Accredited in Conservation

• Conservation Engineer for Canterbury Cathedral, Westminster Abbey,

York Minster, Durham Cathedral, etc

My Role within The Morton Partnership LTD

• Direct involvement with some of the largest project we have (Canterbury Cathedral, York Minster, Westminster Abbey, etc)

• Design Engineer > Project Engineer > Contract Administrator • Structural surveys and assessments of Historic Buildings

• FEA on Historic Buildings and particular structures

• Structural Monitoring

• Assisting and providing technical background for disputes

• Some new build projects

• Thesis Supervisor of 2 MSc SAHC Thesis

Overview of Main Projects Canterbury Cathedral

Overview of Main Projects

Canterbury Cathedral

Sheffield Cathedral

Overview of Main Projects Oxford Swing Bridge

Overview of Main Projects Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln

Overview of Main Projects Tate Modern - London

Somerton Castle

Westminster Abbey

Qualifications

Claudio Corallo BEng(Hons) MEng(Hons) MSc CEng MICE MIStructE

• BEng: Bachelor Degree (3yrs) • MEng: Masters Degree (Further 2 yrs) • MSc: MSc SAHC • CEng MICE: Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK) • CEng MIStructE: Chartered Member of the Inst. of Structural Engineers (UK) Other qualifications and institutions: • EUR ING: European Engineer (awarded by FEANI) • CARE: Conservation Accredited Register of Engineers (UK) • IHBC: Institute for Historic Building Conservation (UK) • Member of ISCARSAH: International Scientific Committee on the Analysis

and Restoration of Structures of Architectural Heritage

My Advise for Your Careers

• Work Hard during the MSc and in your future employment • Be prepared to some additional flexibility in the first years (but not too much!) • Keep yourself updated (read Technical Papers, Journals, etc…) • Join a relevant Professional body

• Institution of Civil Engineers • Institution of Structural Engineers

• Work towards official professional recognition (National or International) • Involve environmental friendly solutions in your design • Get certification for H&S on construction sites • Raise awareness of your qualifications and job • Be proud of what you do, put passion in your job and learn to enjoy it!

In Loving Memory of our Friend and SAHC Alumnus Nicola Merluzzi

26.11.1981 – 05.07.2015

Questions?

Thank you.

University of Minho Czech Technical University in Prague University of Padova Technical University of Catalonia ARCCHIP- ITAM

300 mm

500 mm

Perfil HEM140

Claudio Corallo MEng(Hons) MSc CEng MICE MIStructE

The Morton Partnership Ltd

London, UK

claudio.corallo@themortonpartnership.co.uk www.themortonpartnership.co.uk

My Professional Experience after the MSc SAHC 06 October 2015

L’Espluga de Francolì, Tarragona - Spain

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