Bruce Spiro

About Bruce Spiro

Mr. Spiro has designed foundation support systems for all types of earth-supported structures (Industrial, Commercial and Residential Buildings, Embankments, Slopes, Bulkheads, Piers, Pavements, Bridges, Storage Tanks, Pipelines, Pump Stations, Solid Waste Disposal Facilities), both domestically and abroad. Substantial experience implementing innovative design solutions including auger-cast piles, pressure injected footings, pressure grouting applications and wick drain installations. Expert in utilization of Computer Aided Design in Geotechnical Engineering. Versed in Geotechnical computer applications including gINT, GRLWEAP (pile capacity and drivability), PDA and CAPWAP evaluations, STABL, Slide and SLOPE/W (slope stability), LPILE (lateral pile capacity), SIGMA/W (FEM Stress Deformation), AutoCAD, Microstation, GEOPAK as well as general Business and Professional computer applications. EPA certified for work in Hazardous Environments through Level B. Substantial experience with subsurface instrumentation and monitoring (piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers) as applied to site modification, design and stability assessment. Experienced with implementation of geo-structural instrumentation for evaluation of existing structures (Tiltmeters, Beam Sensors, VW Strain Gages, Vibration Monitors). Accomplished in the utilization of geophysical methods (Resistivity, Terrain Conductivity, Ground Penetrating Radar) for site investigations and assessments.Registered Professional Engineer in: VA, MD, DC, PA, DE, NC, SCMember:American Society of Civil EngineersNational Society of Professional EngineersVirginia Society of Professional EngineersEngineers Club of Hampton Roads - President 1993Design-Build Institute of AmericaRotary InternationalNorth Suffolk RotarySpecialties: Geotechnical Engineering, Dynamic Pile Analysis, Subsurface Improvement, Subsurface and Geostructural Instrumentation

Experience

1. Senior Engineering Consultant at Terracon

   Terracon

   Feb 2021 — Present

Education

• Old Dominion University

  BSCE, Geotechnical Engineering

  1975 — 1980

Skills

• Road
• Construction
• Proposal Writing
• Project Planning
• Soil
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil
• Contract Negotiation
• Concrete
• Slope Stability
• Retaining Walls
• Bridge
• Deep Foundations
• Customer Service
• New Business Development
• Land Development
• Environmental Awareness
• Construction Management
• Civil Engineering
• Feasibility Studies
• Environmental
• Stormwater Management
• Engineering
• Contract Management
• Civil Litigation
• Strategic Planning