Mateng Cheng | Civil / Structural Engineer

Civil / Structural Engineer

Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering with experience in structural analysis, finite element modeling, engineering documentation, and infrastructure resilience.

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About

My background combines civil and structural engineering with computational modeling for infrastructure applications. I have worked on structural analysis, 3D CAD modeling, finite element simulation, hazard mapping, and probabilistic infrastructure performance modeling. I am interested in Civil / Structural Engineer roles involving structural analysis, engineering documentation, design support, and infrastructure resilience.

Education

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Aug 2021 – Feb 2027 (Expected)

Columbia University

New York, NY

M.S. in Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics

Sep 2018 – Feb 2021

Central South University

Changsha, China

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Sep 2013 – Jun 2017

Certifications

Professional Credential

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Civil Exam Passed

Eligible for Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

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Selected Projects

Engineering, modeling, and infrastructure resilience work.

Structural Analysis

Long-Span Suspension Bridge 3D CAD Modeling & Structural Analysis

Built an integrated 3D structural and terrain model for an 800 m main-span suspension bridge and performed SAP2000 vibration analyses under multiple structural scenarios.

SAP2000 AutoCAD 3D Structural Analysis

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Finite Element Analysis

Finite Element Heat Conduction Analysis of a Turbine Blade

Developed a MATLAB Galerkin FEM solver for turbine blade heat conduction using linear triangular elements and validated temperature and flux results against ABAQUS simulations.

MATLAB ABAQUS FEM Heat Transfer

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Fracture Mechanics

Fracture Mechanics FEM & XFEM-Based Crack Identification

Formulated an inverse crack identification workflow using fracture mechanics, XFEM-based crack modeling, and genetic algorithm optimization for flaw detection in heterogeneous materials.

XFEM FEM Fracture Mechanics Genetic Algorithm

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Finite Element Modeling

Uniaxial Tension Test & ABAQUS FEM Prediction

Conducted experimental uniaxial tension testing on 3D-printed PLA specimens and developed ABAQUS finite element models to compare experimental load-displacement behavior with coarse- and refined-mesh simulations.

ABAQUS MATLAB FEM Experimental Testing

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Industry Experience

Technician Intern – Railway Infrastructure Project

CRCC | Tianjin, China

Jul 2017 – Jun 2018

Performed structural measurements and supported construction drawing preparation on railway bridges and culverts.
Designed reinforcement for RC beam elements and checked crack width and deflection against design code limits.
Prepared calculations and documentation to support field execution and engineering review.

Production Intern – Railway Construction

China Railway No. 5 Bureau | Dali, China

Jun 2017 – Sep 2017

Conducted field surveying and construction layout using total station and leveling instruments to support alignment and structural positioning.
Assisted with concrete material testing, including slump and compressive strength specimen preparation, to support construction quality control.
Supported engineers in monitoring on-site progress and resolving field-related technical issues.

Technical Skills

Structural / Engineering Software

SAP2000, ABAQUS, AutoCAD 3D, Mathcad

Programming

Python, MATLAB

Geospatial / Mapping

ArcGIS, terrain and flood raster processing, spatial dataset development

Methods

Structural analysis, finite element modeling, Monte Carlo simulation, uncertainty quantification

Contact

I am open to Civil / Structural Engineer opportunities involving structural analysis, engineering documentation, design support, and resilient infrastructure systems.

Email: mxc1156@case.edu

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mateng-cheng-29374a293