Dr. Yati R. Tank
Structural Dynamics & FEA Specialist
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Structural Engineering expert with a PhD from SVNIT and 10+ years of experience in advanced structural analysis, vibration control, and bridge engineering. Proven track record in conducting high-fidelity Numerical and Experimental investigations using Midas Civil and SAP2000. Specialist in human-induced vibrations and seismic mitigation with two registered Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
C.G. Patel Institute of Technology
07.2016 - 06.2026
- Advanced Mentorship: Supervised 23 PG Dissertations, including specialized research on Midas Civil for the analysis of suspension and arch pedestrian bridges.
- Curriculum Leadership: Taught PG-level courses in Finite Element Methods, Structural Dynamics, and Design of Tall Structures.
Lab Engineer (Additional Responsibility)
Tarsadia Material Testing Laboratory
07.2019 - 06.2026
- Oversee operations in an NABL-accredited and GERI-certified facility.
- Manage quality control and compliance for Concrete, Bitumen, and Paver Block sections.
- Ensured compliance with IS codes and laboratory standards, strengthening applied engineering judgment.
- NABL-accredited and GERI-certified facility.
Education
Ph.D. - Structural Engineering
SVNIT
01.2025
Postgraduate Programme - Deep Learning
SVNIT
01.2025
M.Tech. - Structural Engineering
Uka Tarsadia University
01.2016
B.E. - Civil Engineering
SCET
01.2014
Skills
- Midas Civil
- SAP2000
- ANSYS-APDL
- ETABS
- Bridge Engineering
- Tall Structures
- Vibration Control & Dampers
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Dynamic Response Evaluation
- Seismic Analysis
- Human-Induced Vibrations
- Vibration Control
- Deep Learning for Structural Simulations
- Python for Engineering Automation
- Python
- Linear/Non-linear Time History Analysis
- Moving Load Analysis
- Modal Analysis
- IS, ISO, and Eurocodes for Structural Design
Core Technical Competencies
Midas Civil, SAP2000, ANSYS-APDL, ETABS, Bridge Engineering (Truss, Suspension, Arch), Tall Structures, Vibration Control & Dampers, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Dynamic Response Evaluation, Seismic Analysis, Human-Induced Vibrations, Vibration Control, Deep Learning for Structural Simulations, Python for Engineering Automation
Key Research Innovation
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Implementing Dampers in Vibration Control (Copyright Registration No. L-152978/2024), Hexagonal Two Unit Rotational Metallic Vibration Damper (Design No. 427184-001), Developed and validated a MIDAS Civil–based numerical framework for dynamic response and serviceability evaluation of pedestrian steel truss bridges, integrating experimental measurements with advanced FEM modeling., 24+ Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (Springer, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, etc.), Frontiers in Earth Science and Journal of Engineering Research (SCIE)
Selected Industry Relevant Projects
- Dynamic Analysis of Pedestrian Bridges using MIDAS Civil
- Seismic & Time History Analysis of RC and Steel Structures
- Experimental Vibration Serviceability Assessment of Foot Over Bridges
- Machine Foundation & Soil–Structure Interaction Studies
Timeline
Lab Engineer (Additional Responsibility)
Tarsadia Material Testing Laboratory
07.2019 - 06.2026
Assistant Professor
C.G. Patel Institute of Technology
07.2016 - 06.2026
Ph.D. - Structural Engineering
SVNIT
Postgraduate Programme - Deep Learning
SVNIT
M.Tech. - Structural Engineering
Uka Tarsadia University
B.E. - Civil Engineering
SCET