M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 1988 Emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, 1986

M.B.A., Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, 1993

Geotechnical Engineer, State of California (G.E. 2671)

Civil Engineer, State of California (R.C.E. 50414)

Civil Engineer, State of Nevada (R.C.E. 14089)

Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator, State of California (SAPV61813), Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES)

Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Member, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)

Member, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Member, International Code Council (ICC)

Pradel D., Smith P., Stewart J. and Raad G. (2005), "Case History of Landslide Movement during the Northridge Earthquake". ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Vol. 131, No. 11, 1360-1369.

Pradel D. and Raad G. (1993), "Influence of Permeability on Surficial Stability of Homogeneous Slopes". ASCE Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 119, No. 2, 315-332.

Pradel D., Raad G. and Harter R. (1992), "Hydrocompression Settlement of Deep Fills, Discussion". ASCE Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 118, No. 6, 954-955.

PRAAD GEOTECHNICAL (1997 to Present)

As Principal Engineer and co-founder of Praad Geotechnical, Mr. Raad serves as a consulting geotechnical engineer. Mr. Raad has extensive experience in the investigation of structural distress related to adverse soil and/or geologic conditions, and has performed geotechnical investigations for various site developments. He has provided recommendations regarding earthwork, site preparation, grading, temporary excavations, foundation design and construction, foundation setback, settlement, expansive soils, retaining wall design and construction, subsurface drainage systems, concrete slabs-on-grade, pavement structural sections, and surface drainage. Mr. Raad has performed geotechnical investigations and analyses of slope failures, soil settlement, expansion, creep and retaining walls, and has evaluated site seismicity and construction vibrations.

He has qualified and testified as an expert witness in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Orange County Superior Court, and Federal Court in Los Angeles

LOCKWOOD-SINGH & ASSOCIATES (1988 to 1997)

As Senior Engineer (1994-1997), continued functions described below, as well as training and supervision of staff personnel involved with geotechnical investigations and inspection. Performed geotechnical investigations for site developments, including grading observations and foundation inspection. Appeared in numerous mediations, working for attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

As Project Engineer (1990-1994), in addition to duties described below as staff engineer, performed geotechnical investigations and analyses of soil movement related distress (landslides, slope failures, earthquakes, land subsidence, soil creep and expansion) and evaluated soil-structure interaction. Performed geotechnical analyses for lateral capacity of drilled and driven piles for the metro rail Pasadena line from downtown Los Angeles to Pasadena. Scheduled and directed field explorations and laboratory testing programs. Prepared engineering reports, and provided consultation and guidance to insurance companies and attorneys regarding geotechnical conditions relating to adverse soil, geologic and hydrologic conditions.

As Staff Engineer (1988-1990), performed engineering analyses and calculations for the design of foundations, piles, retaining walls, pavements and slopes; and evaluated bearing capacity, settlement of soils, earth pressures, slope stability, seismicity and liquefaction potential. Performed geotechnical investigations of the performance characteristics of deep fills. Designed and evaluated pavement distress. Developed repair recommendations, and engineering cost estimates. Logged and sampled exploratory borings and test pits. Supervised the installation of, and monitored, ground water wells and slope indicators. Performed laboratory soils testing. Researched and reviewed public agency files.

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