Prestressed concrete & LRFD bridge design
Superstructure design for prestressed concrete NU girder and I-girder bridges using AASHTO LRFD, MoDOT EPG standards, PGSuper, and Bentley OpenBridge Designer.
Missouri Bridge Engineer & Structural Designer
Nirav Khanal
AASHTO LRFD bridge design, prestressed concrete girder modeling, MoDOT load rating, and structural analysis—alongside practical engineering writing and personal essays.
Missouri E.I. · MS Civil Engineering (Structural), UMKC · Structural Designer at Leigh + O’Kane
Engineering practice
Bridge design, LRFD modeling, and load rating
Structural analysis, prestressed concrete bridge design, MoDOT standard detailing, and field engineering in the United States and Nepal.
MoDOT bridge load rating (LRFR & LFR)
More than 200 routine and complex Missouri bridge load ratings in AASHTOWare BrR, alongside UMKC research evaluating LFR vs. LRFR rating thresholds.
Bridge inspection & field review
Visual and element-level bridge and culvert inspections for biennial programs, quality verification, and construction field documentation.
Blog
Engineering and life beyond it
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How to apply for Transcripts, NEC Engineering license in Nepal
Today, I will discuss how to apply and receive the engineering license in Nepal certified by Nepal Engineering Council (NEC). Furthermore, I will document how…
How I got TA, RA, GA in the US while doing my MS in Engineering
Before coming to the United States, I actively pursued Teaching Assistant (TA), Graduate Assistant (GA), or Research Assistant (RA) positions by reaching out to…
Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Dam and Spillway Maintenance Project
We went to Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower for the " Dam and Spillway Maintenance Project" undertaken by Lama-Venus-Himalayan JV. We performed the project…
Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Project Moments
I, a fresher engineer, went to Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower for the " Dam and Spillway Maintenance Project" undertaken by Lama-Venus-Himalayan JV. It was…
गेडै जस्तो जिन्दगी!!!!
धेरै जसो साथी Consultancyकोइ Construction Site कोइकोइ भने Bridge project माआफू भने Movie Stream गर्दै Internet मादुई महिनाको तलब थापिसकेतर Treat भने कसैले नि…
Understanding Layout Length and Span Length in Bridge Design (MoDOT EPG)
A comprehensive bridge engineering tutorial explaining the critical differences between Layout Length and Span Length under MoDOT EPG 751 and AASHTO LRFD…
Enhancing Structural Integrity: K10 Bridge Over Kill Creek
This is the K-10 bridge over Kill Creek in DeSoto, Kansas. The following image is one of the six girders in that bridge. This bridge was constructed in 1975.…
My first Civil Engineering Internship as an International Student in USA
Introduction I am Nirav Khanal, pursuing my master’s degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. In this blog, I am going to share…
Building Bonds and Backyard Fences: A Journey of Construction and Friendship
Just over a month ago, I embarked on a new chapter in my life as I arrived in the United States from Nepal to pursue my master's degree in Civil Structural…
Reviving a backyard pond
Embarking on my second landscaping project here in the USA, I found myself immersed in the captivating world of backyard landscaping. Collaborating with my…
Missouri Bridge Rating by LRFR and LFR: MoDOT Comparative Study
Comparative study of AASHTO LRFR and LFR bridge load rating methodologies for MoDOT across 99 concrete bridges analyzed in AASHTOWare BrR at UMKC.
Solid Waste Management in Nepal : The Feasibility
With the growing urbanisation, solid waste management has become one of the major challenges in developing countries like Nepal. Instead of recycling, reusing…
Middle Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project
We went to Middle Bhotekoshi Hydropower for the ”Dam and Spillway Maintenance Project” after successfully completing the same nature of the project in Middle…
Bitter Reality of Engineering in Nepal
If you are an engineer or an aspiring engineer, or you simply want to know how worn out the road to engineering is here in Nepal, you should listen to what I am…
Enginnering and Me
During those four years of Engineering, I have learned a lot. I entered Kantipur Engineering College as a highly talented student who barely had failures. A…
Affection - A Story of Love
It was like the best moment of my life; the best moment of my life is actually whenever she comes to spend some time with me. It took a lengthy trial to…
A Night in Pokhara
Pokhara, Nepal's best weekend destination but have you ever had the pleasure of experiencing beautiful nightlife in Pokhara?
A Beautiful Mistake
The onset of our fragile bond was blissful, as could beOh, our ties seemed a certain divine symphony. It felt like you were the wind that sails my ship,The…
The Broken Angel
On the dark and gloomy nightWalking down the lonely trailAs if she was destined to fail. With no clear destination in her mindEscaping from somethingMaybe it's…
Bike Accident
सधैँ जसो कलेज सकेर करिब दिउँसोको ३:३० बजेतिर म र किशोर घर फर्किदै थियौं। सातदोबाटोबाट बाटो फराकिलो र ठूलो भएतापनि बाटोमा गाडिहरुको चाप पनि उस्तै थियो। "ठिक्क…
Fading Love: A Tragedy Unfolded
In the world of love, I found a rose,A beacon of beauty, a soul that glows.Our hearts entwined, our souls as oneInnocent and pure, our love begun We laughed and…
Why is it me, Mom? - Accident
I went to a party, Mom, remembering what you said.You told me not to drink, Mom, So I drank juice instead. The way you said I would, Mom, I really felt proud…
The Full Moon
I could see a girl—a girl in her early 20s and prime in her beauty. Milky white face with dazzling brown eyes, cherry lips, and a pointed chin. A long, wavy,…
The Apology
My heart aches with the burden of my wrongs,As I come before you, singing my sad songs.I'm sorry for the pain I caused,For the love I neglected and the trust, I…
Manque
As I woke up today at 7:48 A.M. exact, I just had a dream reflecting such an uncharacteristic version of me. Such that, I gave an absolute beating to a boy,…
The Story of 22 Runs required Off 1 Ball
The stage was set for the 1992 world cup semi-final between South Africa and England. Two evenly matched teams were battling for the spot in the world cup…
My First Cricket Hat-trick
When vacation arrives, everyone returns home for festivals; that's when local cricket tournaments in Nepal start to kick off. Like the years before, we,…
Top 6 Historic Moments in Nepal Cricket
Nepal Cricket has come a long way, from just a cult thing to now a mainstream gossip. Along the way, there have been ups as well as downs, and as we like to…
Top 10 moments from the Tri-nation cricket series 2021
The recently concluded Tri-nation cricket series between the host Nepal, Netherlands, and Malaysia amid the Coronavirus was a grand success. Players got what…
Shakti "The Setting Sun" of the Nepali Cricket
Shakti Gauchan, the name every Nepali cricket fan at least for once had in their lips. Such has been the influence of this man in Nepali Cricket. He has many…
Nepal T-20 'Team of the Tournament'
Amid all the chaos, the inaugural edition of the Nepal T20 League has successfully concluded. The tournaments produced some fascinating contests and memorable…
Paras Khadka set to feature in Legends League Cricket (LLC)
Former Nepal Cricket team Captain Paras Khadka is set to return to the cricket field as he will be featuring in the 2nd season of Legends League Cricket (LLC)…
NEPAL VS SCOTLAND VS NAMIBIA CWCL-2: All you need to know
Nepal is playing crucial matches in ICC World Cup League 2 (WCL-2) against much stronger rivals Scotland and Namibia. Nepal will play twice each against the…
Dispute Boils, Players Suspended? Sandeep to Captain?
Lately, the fallout is at its peak. The Cricket Association of Nepal -CAN is about to suspend four Players. Captain Gyanendra Malla, Vice-Captain Dipendra Singh…
Dav Whatmore resigns as Nepal's Head-Coach
Nepal Men's Cricket Team Head Coach Dav Whatmore on Friday (August 27) announced his decision to step down from the post. In a letter addressed to the Cricket…
How to apply for U.S. Visa from Nepal : F1 Student Visa - Detailed Steps
In this blog, I will share my experience of applying for a successful U.S. Visa for my master's degree program in the U.S. from Nepal. The detailed procedure…
Manung Kot : The Charm of Damauli
Manung Kot or The Manung Danda, situated in Vyas-5, Damauli, Tanahun is an all-season wonder. Manung amazes anyone who dares to conquer it irrespective of…
How to create Vaccine QR Code Nepal
Due to the global Covid- 19 Pandemic, travellers are compulsorily required to have the Digital Vaccine QR Code while travelling internationally. The Nepal…
Mardi Himal Trek in winter
Panorama view from Top Mardi Himal Trek is a challenging and wonderful 4-day trek in the Annapurna region that offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped…
Revive your Old Laptops using SSD
Please visit Golden Duck for a free inspection, maintenance and buying of Laptops and Desktops. Laptops are the most popular type of personal computer and it’s…
How to check if it's your pc supports Windows 11
To check whether or not your PC supports Windows 11. Do follow the following steps. Step 1: Download this File (PC Health Check) Step 2: Run this software. If…
Either You Die A Flagship Killer or You Live Long Enough to Become A Flagship — The Story of OnePlus
OnePlus Phones Remember who they disturbed the market by phone with Flagship internals in a 200 USD price range. How has time changed!! OnePlus just released a…
डा. केसी र नेपाली राजनीति
(हो थाह छ मलाई मैले बोलेर हुने त केही होइन त्यही पनि अहिले देशमा डा. गोबिन्द केसी प्रति देखिएको नकारात्मक विचार देखेर निष्पक्ष रुपमा केही बोल्नु मन लाग्यो।)…
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