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Rupak Sthapit
1. Position : SENIOR ASSOCIATE GEOLOGIST2. Name of Firm : SMEC India 3. Name : RUPAK STHAPIT4. Date of Birth : 26 Feb1972 Nationality : Nepali5. Contact: Phone- +91 9871303948 Email: [email protected]
6. . Education: M. Sc (Geology) - Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1995 B. Sc (Geology) – Trichandra Multiple Collage, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1993
6. Membership of Professional Associations: Life Member of the Nepal Geological Society (NGS), Kathmandu, Nepal Life Member of the Indian Society of Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology (ISRMTT), India Life Member of the Nepal Tunnelling Association (NTA), Nepal IAEG Nepal National Group Member
7. KEY QUALIFICATIONS Geological and geotechnical investigations. Surface Geological mapping and Geological Cross-Sections and L-Sections. 3D Geological mapping and Face logging of excavated tunnels. Rock Classification and Rock support system based on RMR, Q-System and NATM. Preparation of Isometric and Panel Diagrams Slope stability measures and supporting system recommendations. Analysis of Geophysical investigation as seismic refraction, electrical resistivity & seismic studies. Drilling and in-situ tests supervision; logging, permeability test & Standard Penetration Test. Rock and soil sampling for geotechnical design parameteres and interpretation. Supervision of survey and field works. Handling Geological software Dips, Roclab, Unwedge, Phase 2 & Examine 2D. More than 20 years of experience in Civil Engineering Projects (4MW to 1000MW in size), including dams,
underground powerhouse, headrace tunnels of hydropower projects and road tunnels in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Democratic Republic of Zambia and Federal Republic of Nigeria. I have very rich experience in engineering geological operations (Regional scale to detailed geological mapping, tunnel face and 3D geological mapping, investigations for engineering structures, establishing the sub-surface geological model, organizing drilling & exploration programs on sites, rock support system on NATM, ‘Q’ System and RMR etc, project management and design consultancy.
8. Other Training: Workshop on “Evaluation of deformation modulus of hard rocks using Probex 300 Dilatometer Equipment” was
organized by ATES (Advance Technology & Engineering Services) at New Delhi on 14 May 2010. Training Course on "Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology" was organized by Indian Society of Rock
Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology (ISRMTT) at CSMRS, New Delhi from 23 and 24 September 2010. Training Course Presented by Dr. Nick Barton on "Rock Engineering of Large Hydropower Projects" was
organized by Indian Society of Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology (ISRMTT) in association with Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS) and Indian Society of Engineering Geology (ISEG) at CSMRS, New Delhi from 24 and 25 January 2011.
Annual Conference of ISEG Delhi-NCR Chapter and Lecture on “Practical Engineering Geology” was organized by Indian Society of Engineering Geology (ISEG) Delhi-NRC Chapter at NPTI Auditorium, Faridabad on 15th April, 2011.
“Geotechnical Orientation Programme-2012” was organized by Indian Society of Engineering Geology (ISEG) Delhi NCR at Faridabad on 4th to 6th April, 2012.
International Seminar on "Minimizing Geological Uncertainties and their Effect on Hydroelectric Projects" was organized by National Hydro Power Company (NHPC) in association with Central Board of Irrigation & Power (CBIP), New Delhi from 27 and 28 September 2012.
Training Course on "Rock Engineering and Tunnelling" was organized by Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS) in association with Indian Society of Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology (ISRMTT) at CSMRS, New Delhi from 3 and 5 October 2012.
Nepal Tunnelling Conference 2014 on “Development through Tunnelling” was organized by Nepal Tunnelling Association (NTA) at Kathmandu, Nepal on 19th September, 2014.
9. Countries of work Experience:
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Rupak Sthapit India, Nepal, Zambia, Nigeria and Bhutan
10. Languages:Speaking Writing Reading
English Good Good GoodHindi Good Good GoodNepali Good Good Good
11. Employment Record:
From : 2011 To: Till DateEmployer: SMEC (India) Pvt. Ltd.Positions held: Sr. Associate Geologist/Associate Geologist
From : 2008 To: 2011Employer: Tractebel Engineering (P) Ltd, IndiaPositions held: Lead Engineer Geologist/Sr. Geologist
From : 2000 To: 2008Employer: East Management & Engineering Services (P) Ltd, Nepal
{Merged Company of East Drilling Company (P) Ltd (EDCO) & East Soil Lab (P)Ltd(ESLA), Nepal}
Positions held: Engineering Geologist/Geologist
From : 1997 To: 2000Employer: East Drilling Company (P) Ltd (EDCO), NepalPositions held: Geologist
From : 1997 To: 1997Employer: Water Resources Consultant (P) Ltd (WRC), NepalPositions held: Geologist
11. Detailed Tasks Assigned 12. Work undertaken that illustrates Capability to Handle the Tasks Assigned
Expert advice for Barrage foundation and abutment aspects
Expert advice for slope stability aspects
Intermittent site visits to assess the Geological conditions during execution of Project
Checking the quality of the construction works
Checking the construction schedule of the underground construction works
Expert advice for other Geotechnical issues during execution
Review submissions related to proposed construction materials
Name of Assignment or Project
Nikachhu Hydroelectric Project (118 MW)
Year: 2015 to Till DateLocation: BhutanClient: Tangsibji Hydro Energy LimitedMain Project Features: The project comprises a 38 m high concrete gravity
dam on Nikachhu River, intake and two underground desilting Chambers on the left bank. The water shall be transferred through a 12 km long headrace tunnel (HRT), leading to a 10.5 m dia. restricted orifice underground surge shaft. Further pressure shaft from surge shaft leads to an underground power house having 2 x 59 MW Pelton turbines. The tailrace tunnels of 96m and 93m length, viz; TRT-1 and TRT-2 respectively, will join to junction of the main TRT having a length of 443m discharging into the Mangdhechhu HPP reservoir at El. 1749.50m. The total gross head is 536.25m and the installed capacity of power house is 118 MW.
Positions held: Sr. Engineering Geologist (Project Site, Bhutan)Activities Performed: As Owner Engineers Consultant, Review all available
Geological and Geotechnical data and reports; Provide clarifications on issue rises by bidders. Review of Tunnel Rock Support Design Reports. Geological and geotechnical assessment with site supervision on provided NATM supporting system as
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Rupak Sthapitper approved drawings. Installation of instrumentation to monitor deformation.
Name of Assignment or Project
Erosion Control Project, Anambra State Agulu – Nanka – Oko Erosion Sites
Year: 2016 Location: NigeriaClient: Anambra State Government, State Ministry of
Environment, World Bank AssistedMain Project Features: Rapidly gully erosion with landslides and mass
movementPositions held: Expert Engineering GeologistActivities Performed: Consultancy Services to conduct site visit to review
geotechnical investigation to study the cause, mode of failure and likely stabilization works recommendation.
Name of Assignment or Project Rohtang Road Tunnel Project Year: 2011 to 2016Location: Himachal Pradesh, IndiaClient: BROMain Project Features: Rohtang Tunnel is a tunnel being built under the
Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway. A Horse shoe shaped with 8.8 km long and 10m finished dia. (5.5 mi) length will be one of the longest road tunnel in India. The tunnel is at 3,100 metres elevation whereas the Rohtang pass is at 3,978 metres elevation. The pass receives heavy snowfall and blizzards during winter months and is open for road traffic for only four months in a year. The road is vital to feed military supplies into the sub-sector west (facing Aksai Chin) and the Siachen Glacier.
Positions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Geological assessment, face looging, observation
and monitoring during excavation and provide supporting system with NATM. Installation of instrumentation to monitor deformation.
Name of Assignment or Project Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Rehabilitation
and Up Gradation to 2 lane/2 lane with paved shoulder configuration & strengthening of National Highway No. 94 from KM 0.000 (RISHIKESH) TO KM 144.000 (DHARASU)
Year: 2014 to 2016Location: Uttarakhand, IndiaClient: Ministry of Road, Transport & Highway (MoRTH)Main Project Features: Detailed designed of 142km long National Highway
No. 94 for 2 lane/2 land in the hilly terrain. Slope stability measurement and treatment recommendation during huge excavation during road widening of existing 4m to 7m wide road to final design 12m road.
Positions held: Sr. Associate Geologist
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Rupak SthapitActivities Performed: Detailed Geological Mapping of 142 km existing road
alignment; all Geological & Geotechnical assessment, slope stability measurement recommendations; Identify suitable portal locations for proposed tunnel.
Name of Assignment or Project Consultancy Services for Preparation of
Feasibility cum Detailed Project Report for balance works in 4-laning of Pathankot – Jammu section from km 80.000 to 97.200 and Jammu bypass including construction of new 2-lane Devak Bridge in km 78 on NH-44 (Old NH-1A)
Year: 2014 to 2015Location: Jammu & Kashmir, IndiaClient: National Highway Authority of IndiaMain Project Features: The National Highway NH-44 (old NH-1A) is an
important highway of Jammu and Kashmir. The National Highway 1A that has been renumbered as NH-44 is a National Highway in North India that connects the Kashmir valley to Jammu and the rest of India. The northern terminal is in Uri in Jammu & Kashmir and the southern terminal is in Jalandhar
Positions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Detailed Geological Mapping of existing road
alignment; all Geological & Geotechnical assessment including slope stability measurement recommendations.
Name of Assignment or Project Mughal Road Tunnel Project Year: 2014 to 2016Location: Jammu & Kashmir, IndiaClient: JKPWDMain Project Features: The project consists of an 8.5 Km highway tunnel,
egress tunnel, portals, bridges and other facilities as per requirement of highway tunnel. The project is located along the Mughal road from Zaznar to Chattapani.
Positions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: PPR Consultant Services
Geological assessment comprised detailed examination of the tunnel alignment from the Shopian-Bafliaz road and portal sites, Geological Mapping and geotechnical investigations.
Name of Assignment or Project
Muzizi Hydroelectric Project (44 MW)
Year: 2016 Location: UgandaClient: Uganda Electricity Generation Company LimitedMain Project Features: The project have total gross head is 450m and the
installed capacity of power house is 44 MW from the surface power house.
Positions held: Senior Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Consultancy Services as Implementation Engineer
(IE).
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Name of Assignment or Project
Nyamabuye Hydroelectric Project (7 MW)
Year: 2015 to 2016 Location: UgandaClient: Uganda Electricity Generation Company LimitedMain Project Features: The project have total gross head is 450m and the
installed capacity of power house is 44 MW from the surface power house.
Positions held: Senior Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Consultancy Services as Implementation Engineer
(IE).
Name of Assignment or Project
Thawake Hydroelectric Project (80 MW)
Year: 2015 to 2016Location: KenyaClient: Uganda Electricity Generation Company LimitedMain Project Features: The project have total gross head is 450m and the
installed capacity of power house is 44 MW from the surface power house.
Positions held: Senior Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Consultancy Services as Implementation Engineer
(IE).
Name of Assignment or Project
Kafue Gorge Lower Hydropower Project (750 MW)
Year: September 2014 to January 2015Location: ZambiaClient: ZESCOMain Project Features: The Kafue Gorge Lower hydropower scheme
envisages the construction of a 140m high RCC gravity/CFRD with 4373 m long HRT and a surface power house with a installed capacity of 750 MW (5X150 MW) at the right bank by utilizing a gross head of 110m.
Positions held: Project Manager / Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Review all available Project Report; Analysis and
Interpretation of all geotechnical investigation; Preparation of Final Review Report and Geotechnical Assessment Notes for Tender Documents.
Name of Assignment or Project
Sirkari Bhyol Hydroelectric Project (168 MW)
Year: 2013 to Till 2016Location: Uttarakhand, IndiaClient: UJVNLMain Project Features: The Sirkari Bhyol-of-river hydroelectric scheme
envisages the construction of a barrage across river Goriganga, at Rupsiyabagar, Munsiyari and an intake structure at the right bank. The relatively sediment free water will be diverted into a 4.9m dia and 1200m long concrete lined head race tunnel having a underground surge shaft and underground power house having four Francis turbine units, each of 42 MW capacity.
Positions held: Sr. Associate Geologist
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Rupak SthapitActivities Performed: Detailed Project Report, including Geotechnical
investigations – Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client
Name of Assignment or Project:
Parnai Hydroelectric Project
Year: Feb 2014 to 2016Location: J & K, IndiaClient: Patel Engineering LimitedMain Project Features: 37 MW with about 9 km long HRT and about 1.4 km
long penstock alignmentPositions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Detailed geological mapping of total project area
including all important components and preparation of geological assessment reports, 3D logging of excavated construction adits, reviewed of core of exploratory drilling, finalized the suitable location for important projects components like intake, barrage, construction adit portals and underground structures.
Positions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Construction Stage Design review of Geological
Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, analysing geotechnical data, NATM support in excavated tunnels and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project:
Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project
Year: Dec 2014 to 2016Location: Uttarakhand, IndiaClient: Hindustan Construction Company Pvt. Ltd.Main Project Features: 444 MW with 65m height concrete gravity dam, 8.8m
dia. HRT of 13.4 km length and underground power house cavern
Positions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Detailed geological mapping of total project area
including all important components and preparation of geological assessment reports, 3D logging of excavated construction adits and MAT, reviewed of core of exploratory drilling, finalized the suitable location for important projects components like intake, dam, construction adit portals and underground structures.
Positions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Construction Stage Design review of Geological
Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, analysing geotechnical data, NATM support in excavated tunnels and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project:
Shongtong Karcham Hydroelectric Project (450 MW)
Year: Dec 2012 to 2016Location: Himachal Pradesh, IndiaClient: Patel Engineering Limited
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Rupak SthapitMain Project Features: 450 MW with about 8 km long HRT and underground
surge shaft & power house cavernPositions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Detailed geological mapping of total project area
including all important components and preparation of geological assessment reports, 3D logging of excavated construction adits and MAT, reviewed of core of exploratory drilling, finalized the suitable location for important projects components like intake, barrage, construction adit portals and underground structures.
Positions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Construction Stage Design review of Geological
Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, analysing geotechnical data, support Design with NATM and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project:
Jidu Hydroelectric Project
Year: 12/2012 to 2016Location: Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaClient: Meenakshi Power LimitedMain Project Features: The Project is located on the River Yang Sang Chu a
tributary of River Siang and Brahmaputra Basin. A 20m high barrage has been proposed at latitude 28057’25” and longitude 94058’59”. A Head Race Tunnel about 4km has been proposed. Three units of 31MW each with vertical Francis type turbine have been proposed
Positions held: Sr. Associate Geologist
Activities Performed: Preparation of Detailed Project Report, including Geotechnical investigations – Geological Mapping, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
Thana Plaun Hydroelectric Project (141 MW) Triveni Mahadev HEP (78 MW)
Year: 2011 To 2015Location: Himachal Pradesh, IndiaClient: HPPCLMain Project Features: Thana Plaun Hydro-electric Project (141 MW) and
Triveni Mahadev Hydro-electric Project (78MW) are two cascading hydropower projects proposed on Beas river in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Government of Himachal Pradesh has allocated these projects to Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (hereinafter called HPPCL) for their implementation and development. Consequently, HPPCL has taken up the project works including surveys & investigations and has engaged SMEC as their consultants to assess the Technical and Financial Feasibility of the Projects including ‘Preparation of Comprehensive and Bankable Detailed Project Reports for both the projects.These two cascading projects are downstream developments of Pandoh dam (Beas Satluj Link-990
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Rupak SthapitMW) and located upstream of Pong Dam (360 MW) which are currently operated and maintained by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). As per the current development plan of river Beas, the river potential of 535m in a distance of approx. 150 kms between the Pandoh dam and Pong dam is proposed to be harnessed in a systematic development by implementing three cascading hydro-electric projects namely Thana Plaun HEP (141 MW) , Triveni Mahadev HEP (78 MW) and Dhaulasidh HEP (66 MW). Dhaulasidh HEP, located downstream of Triveni Mahadev HEP in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, is currently being investigated by SJVN Limited and is expected to go in for construction shortly. Thana Plaun HEP is currently envisaged as a storage scheme with 82.50m high Concrete Gravity Dam with an installed capacity of 141 MW comprising of 3 units of 47 MW each which will generate 367.50 GWh in 90% dependable year. Triveni Mahadev HEP is a run-of the river development with a 33m high Barrage and an installed capacity of 78 MW comprising of 2 units of 39 MW each which will generate 203.88 GWh in 90% dependable year.
Positions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Preparation of Detailed Project Report, including
Geotechnical investigations – Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
Nyukchorong Chu Hydroelectric Project
Year: 2011 to 2015Location: Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaClient: SEWMain Project Features: The Project is located on the River NyukchaRong Chu
a tributary of River Tawang Chu, Manas, and Brahmaputra Basin. A 22m high barrage has been proposed at latitude 27038’20” and longitude 92000’33”. A Head Race Tunnel of 1.36km has been proposed with a penstock of 215 m length. Two units of 48MW each with vertical Francis type turbine have been proposed
Positions held: Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Preparation of Detailed Project Report, including
Geotechnical investigations – Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
Mago Chu Hydroelectric Project
Year: 2011 to 2016Location: Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaClient: SEWMain Project Features: The Project is located on the River Mago Chu a
tributary of River Tawang Chu, Manas, and Brahmaputra Basin. A 24m high barrage has been proposed at latitude 27037’43.6” and longitude 9202’17.5”. A Head Race Tunnel of 2.4km length
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Rupak Sthapitproposed & a Penstock of 279 m length. Two units of 48 MW each with vertical Francis type turbine have been proposed.
Positions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Preparation of Detailed Project Report, including
Geotechnical investigations – Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
New Melling Hydroelectric Project
Year: 2011 to 2015Location: Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaClient: SEWMain Project Features: Underground Desilting Chamber and Powerhouse
with about 2.5 km HRTPositions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Preparation of Detailed Project Report, including
Geotechnical investigations – Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
Shrinagar Hydroelectric Project (330 MW)
Year: 2011 to 2014Location: Uttarakhand, IndiaClient: GVKMain Project Features: Shrinagar Hydro Electric Project is located on the
River Alaknanda, a major tributary of river Ganga. At the dam site is a narrow symmetrical river valley. The Project envisages a Concrete Dam of 65m height from river bed, a Diversion Tunnel of 8m dia and 530 m length. The Projects also consist of a 2 Nos, 1013 m and 1145 m – (L) 9.8 m dia. HRT and about 3 km long opened water channel. The surface Power house of the Project is comprise of 4 numbers Francis Turbines of 82.5 MW each
Positions held: Sr. Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Construction Stage Design review of Geological
Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, analysing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
Nyabarongo Hydroelectric Project (28 MW)
Year: 2011 to 2014Location: RuwandaClient: Angelique InternationalMain Project Features: The Project site is located in the western central part
of Rwanda with the limit between the communes of Kilibira, Kivumu and Bulinga. The Project envisages a Concrete Dam of 41m height, a Diversion Tunnel of 6.15m dia and 188 m length. The Projects also consist of a horse shoe shape HRT of 4m dia of about 1165 m length, a Surge Shaft of 3 m dia up to 45 m height, then 15 m dia for 35 m height. The Power house of the Project shall comprise of 2
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Rupak SthapitPositions held: Sr. Associate Geologist
Activities Performed: Construction Stage Design review of Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, analysing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
Tamak Lata Hydroelectric Project (250 MW)
Year: 2011 to 2015Location: Uttarakhand, IndiaClient: UJVNLMain Project Features: The Tamak Lata run-of-river hydroelectric scheme
envisages the construction of a barrage across river Dhauliganga, at Tamak and an intake structure followed by sediment exclusion arrangement on the right bank. The relatively sediment free water will be diverted into a 6m dia and 11.6 km long concrete lined head race tunnel having a restricted orifice surge tank of 12 m dia and 70m height at its end. Two pressure shafts taking off from the Surge tank bifurcate into four penstocks to feed an underground power house having four Francis turbine units, each of 62.5 MW capacity. The underground power house is located near the village Lata, about 15 kms down-stream of Tamak.
Positions held: Associate GeologistActivities Performed: Detailed Project Report, including Geotechnical
investigations – Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
Suil Hydroelectric Project (13 MW)
Year: 2010 to 2011Location: Himachal Pradesh, IndiaClient: WELSPUNMain Project Features: Water conducting system have short tunnel as well
as pipe and channel with surface power housePositions held: Lead Engineer Geologist/Sr. GeologistActivities Performed: Detailed geological mapping of various project
components and total project area, proposed geotechnical investigations and interpretation.
Name of Assignment or Project
Seli Hydroelectric Project (340 MW)
Year: 2010 to 2011Location: Himachal Pradesh, IndiaClient: MoserbaerMain Project Features: About 131 m high concrete dam and 4.2 km HRT
with underground power housePositions held: Lead Engineer Geologist/Sr. GeologistActivities Performed: Review of DPR and Geological and Geo-technical
Studies section.
Name of Assignment or Project
Sarju-I HEP (7.5 MW); Sarju-II HEP (15 MW) & Sarju-III HEP (10.5 MW)
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Rupak SthapitYear: 2010Location: Uttarakhand, IndiaClient: Jaguar Overseas Ltd.Main Project Features: Surface power house with 2/4 km HRTPositions held: Sr. GeologistActivities Performed: DPR (Due-Delligence)
Name of Assignment or Project
Upper Marsyangdi-2 Hydroelectric Project (600 MW)
Year: 2008 to 2010Location: Lamjung & Manang, NEPALClient: GMRMain Project Features: 31 m Rock fill Dam, 9.2 km HRT and underground
power housePositions held: Sr. GeologistActivities Performed: Detailed Project Report, including Geotechnical
investigations – Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
Nandprayag-Langasu Hydroelectric Project (100 MW)
Year: 2008 to 2011Location: Uttarakhand, IndiaClient: UJVNLMain Project Features: 5 Km long HRT with 9 m dia. And four number of
underground desilting chambersPositions held: Lead Engineer GeologistActivities Performed: Detailed Project Report, including Geotechnical
investigations – Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
ArakotTiuni Hydroelectric Project (81 MW)
Year: 2008 to 2011Location: Uttarakhand, indiaClient: UJVNLMain Project Features: 11 km long HRT and surface power housePositions held: Sr. GeologistActivities Performed: Detailed Project Report, including Geotechnical
investigations – Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
Upper Marsyangdi-2 Hydroelectric Project (600 MW)
Year: 2006 to 2008Location: Lamjung & Manang, NepalClient: GMRMain Project Features: 31 m Rockfill Dam, 9.2 km HRT and underground
power house
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Rupak SthapitPositions held: Engineering Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Detailed Project Report, including Geotechnical
investigations – Geological Mapping, 3-D tunnel logging, bore hole logging and pit logging, synthesizing geotechnical data and discussions / meetings with Client.
Name of Assignment or Project
Sanjen Hydroelectric Project (35 MW)
Year: 2007-2008Location: Rasuwa, NepalClient: Chilime Hydro Project Pvt. Ltd.Main Project Features: Underground power house with 2 km HRTPositions held: Engineering Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Proposed Geotechnical investigations and core
logging. Identified suitable project component locations.
Name of Assignment or Project
Soil Investigation Drilling for Designing of Bridge at Madi Khola, ROLPA
Year: 2007Location: Madi, NepalClient: Nepal ConsultMain Project Features: About 120 m spanPositions held: Engineering Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Suitable location identified and proposed
geotechnical investigation, logging drilling core and sampling for lab test, data interpretation and foundation design
Name of Assignment or Project
Lower Arun Hydroelectric Project (308 MW)
Year: 2007-2008Location: Sankhuwasava, NepalClient: Brass PowerMain Project Features: About 7 km HRT and underground power housePositions held: Engineering Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection for
investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Disaster Risk Management, Narayanghadh-Mugling Highway Section
Year: 2006-2008Location: Dhading, NEPALClient: JICAMain Project Features: 35 km road alignment risk measurementPositions held: Engineering Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping, geotechnical investigation
through deep bore hole drilling, core logging and installed the stain gauge in bore hole and data monitored for Landslide Measurement
Name of Assignment or Project
Budhi Ganga Small Hydropower Project (22 MW)
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Rupak SthapitYear: 2006-2007Location: Achham, NEPALClient: Nepal ConsultMain Project Features: 3.5 km long HRTPositions held: Engineering Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection for
investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Inkhu Khola Small Hydropower Project (9 MW)
Year: 2006-2007Location: Solukhumbhu, NEPALClient: HESMain Project Features: 4.8 km long HRTPositions held: Engineering Geologist/Site In-charge& SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection
for investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Madi Khola Small Hydropower Project (8 MW)
Year: 2004-2006Location: Sankhuwasava, NEPALClient: BPCMain Project Features: 5.5 km long HRT and 340 m long PenstockPositions held: Engineering Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection for
investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Upper Seti Hydropower Project (128 MW)
Year: 2004-2006Location: Tanahu, NEPALClient: JICAMain Project Features: 140 m high Concrete Gravity Dam, 712 m and 881
m long diversion tunnel and underground power house
Positions held: Engineering Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection
for investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Lower Solu Khola Small Hydropower Project (40 MW)
Year: 2005 – 2006Location: Solukhumbu, NEPALClient: HESMain Project Features: Concrete gravity dam, 4.1 km long HRT and 461 m
Cannel and 1075 long penstock alignmentPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & Supervision
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Rupak SthapitActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection for
investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Khare Khola Small Hydropower Project (14 MW)
Year: 2004 – 2005Location: Dolkha, NEPALClient: BPCMain Project Features: 4.8 km long HRT and 233 m Cannel, 870 m long
penstockPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection for
investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project (70 MW)
Year: 2004 – 2006Location: Dhading – Lumjung, NepalClient: FitchnerMain Project Features: Lateral rockfill dam, an underground de-sander, a
headrace tunnel of 5.5 km length, a 470 m long steel penstock
Positions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geotechnical investigation, excavated tunnel support
with NATM and site supervision.
Name of Assignment or Project
Ground Water Potential in Dahachok-1 Site
Year: 2004 – 2005Location: Kathmandu, NEPALClient: JICAMain Project Features: Identify of AquiferPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Vertical Geo-electrical Sounding
Name of Assignment or Project
Maya Khola Small Hydropower Project (3 MW)
Year: 2004– 2005Location: Sankhuwasava, NEPALClient: HESMain Project Features: Concrete Gravity dam, 7435 m long metallic pipe
and 547 m long penstockPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection for
investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Soil Investigation drilling for designing of Bridge at Sange Khola
Year: 2004
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Rupak SthapitLocation: Achham, NEPALClient: Nepal ConsultMain Project Features: 80 m spanPositions held: Engineering Geologist/Site In-charge& SupervisionActivities Performed: Suitable location identified and proposed
geotechnical investigation, logging drilling core and sampling for lab test, data interpretation and foundation design
Name of Assignment or Project
Community Drinking Water Supply, Morang, Sunsari & Jhapa
Year: 2003 – 2004Location: Saptari, NEPALClient: JICAMain Project Features: Identify the AquifersPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Investigation for foundation of reserve tank
Name of Assignment or Project
Chatara Barrage, Sunsari, NEPAL (Nepal-India Joint Project)
Year: 2003 – 2004Location: Jhapa, NEPALClient: Nepal – India Govt. JV.Main Project Features: About 1.3 km long Barrage on Sapta Koshi RiverPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geo-technical Investigation and supervision
Name of Assignment or Project
Solu Khola Small Hydropower Project (15 MW)
Year: 2003 – 2004Location: Solukhumbu, NEPALClient: HESMain Project Features: water cannel and 348 m long penstockPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection for
investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project (317.2 MW)
Year: 2002 – 2004Location: Dolkha, NEPALClient: Nor ConsultMain Project Features: 7.2 km long HRT, underground power housePositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection
for investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Clean Kathmandu Valley Study, Okharpauwa
Year: 2002 – 2003Location: Kathmandu, NEPAL
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Rupak SthapitClient: JICAMain Project Features: Area identified for Kathmandu valley waste disposePositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Investigation for Dumping Site
Name of Assignment or Project
Sisdol Land Fill Site, Kathmandu, NEPAL
Year: 2002 – 2003Location: Kathmandu, NEPALClient: JICAPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Suitable location identified and proposed
geotechnical investigation, logging drilling core and sampling for lab test, data interpretation
Name of Assignment or Project
Road Alignment from Manebhanjyang to Ghoretar
Year: 2002 – 2003Location: Bhojpur, NepalClient: RAPMain Project Features: About 40 km road alignmentPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological Survey for new road alignment and
proposed required geotechnical investigations and data interpretations
Name of Assignment or Project
Limestone Mining of Dang Cement Industry
Year: 2002 – 2004Location: Dang, NepalClient: Dang Cement Co. PVT.Main Project Features: Quantity identificationPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geo-technical investigations as drilling for limestone
quantity and quality measurement. Sampling for lab test to stablish its quality.
Name of Assignment or Project
Mewa Khola Small Hydropower Project (10 MW)
Year: 2002 – 2003Location: Taplejung, NepalClient: Nepal ConsultMain Project Features: 43.3 m diversion overflow, power canal, 2 Du-four
desilting chamberPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection for
investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Melamchi Water Treatment Plant, Kathmandu
Year: 2002 – 2003Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
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Rupak SthapitClient: Melamchi BoardMain Project Features: About 26 km long water tunnel for drinking waterPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Site selection, Geotechnical Investigations, core
logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Soil Investigation drilling for designing of Bridge at Cha Khola & Nuwar Khola
Year: 2001Location: NEPALClient: Nepal ConsultMain Project Features: 60 m and 85 m spanPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Suitable location identified and proposed
geotechnical investigation, logging drilling core and sampling for lab test, data interpretation and foundation design
Name of Assignment or Project
US Ambassy Building, Kathmandu
Year: 2001Location: Kathmandu, NEPALClient: GEOCEMain Project Features: Critical foundation buildingPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geo-technical Investigation
Name of Assignment or Project
Soil Investigation drilling for designing of Bridge at Chovar
Year: 2001Location: Kathmandu, NEPALClient: Nepal ConsultMain Project Features: 40 m spanPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Suitable location identified and proposed
geotechnical investigation, logging drilling core and sampling for lab test, data interpretation and foundation design
Name of Assignment or Project
Shuvakamana Housing Project, Kathmandu
Year: 2001Location: Kathmandu, NEPALClient: GEOCEMain Project Features: Foundation design for complexPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geo-technical Investigation
Name of Assignment or Project
Singati Khola Small Hydropower Project (6.4 MW)
Year: 2001 – 2002
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Rupak SthapitLocation: Dolkha, NepalClient:Main Project Features:
Nepal ConsultUncontrolled gravity structure, water canal, 348 m long penstock
Positions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping of project area, Site selection for
investigations, core logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Bardibas – Khurkot Road Section
Year: 2001 – 2002Location: Sindhuli, NepalClient: HAZOMA CompanyMain Project Features: 105 km road constructionPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Soil Investigation along road alignment, sampling for
lab test and data interpretations.
Name of Assignment or Project
Kulekhani III Hydropower Project (15 MW)
Year: 2000 – 2002Location: Makawanpurf, NepalClient: Nippon KoeMain Project Features: 4.3 km long HRTPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Site selection, Geotechnical Investigations, core
logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations
Name of Assignment or Project
Soil Investigation drilling for designing of Bridge at Tadi Khola and Dharkhu Khola
Year: 2001
Location: Tadi, Nepal
Client: Nepal Consult
Main Project Features: 57 m and 75 m span
Positions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & Supervision
Activities Performed: Suitable location identified and proposed geotechnical investigation, logging drilling core and sampling for lab test, data interpretation and foundation design
Name of Assignment or Project
Melamchi Water Diversion Scheme Project, Sindhupalchwok
Year: 1998 – 2000Location: Sindhupalchwok, NepalClient: NORPLANMain Project Features: About 26 km long water tunnel for drinking waterPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Site selection, Geotechnical Investigations, core
logging and sampling for lab test. Lab test result interpretations and investigation observations.
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Rupak SthapitName of Assignment or Project
Lower Modi Hydropower Project (5 MW)
Year: 1997 – 1998Location: Madi, NepalClient: Nepal ConsultMain Project Features: 3.2 km long HRTPositions held: Geologist/Site In-charge & SupervisionActivities Performed: Geological mapping, Geophysical, Geotechnical &
Construction Materials Investigation
Name of Assignment or Project
Bhardev Khola
Year: 1996 - 1997Location: Kathmandu, NepalClient: Water Resources ConsultantMain Project Features: Landslide measurementPositions held: GeologistActivities Performed: Geological and geomorphological mapping for
identified the existing landslide and land used.
13. Certification:
I, the undersigned certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and experience. I understand that my wilful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.
_______________________________________________________ Date: 03/01/2018Signature Day/Month/Year
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