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Lonnie Earl Pack
Lonnie Pack manages the Civil / Structural Engineering Department for Australia East at Coffey Services Australia. He has a detailed technical understanding of steel, concrete and geotechnical design in accordance with Australian Standards. Lonnie has broad industry experience including Oil & Gas, Mining, Commercial, Infrastructure, and Bridge design with a focus on Coal Seam Gas.
Subjects: Engineering - Civil
Biography
Lonnie Pack holds a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Queensland. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer through Engineers Australia and a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland. His industry experience includes Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure, and Bridge design with a focus on Coal Seam Gas plant design. Lonnie has designed and led teams of structural engineers and designers in the greenfield creation of upwards of 20 gas compression facilities as well as numerous brownfield projects. His projects have been delivered via traditional (stick‐built) methods as well as modular (pre‐assembled) designs. Lonnie's experience also includes designing over eighty machine foundations; including screw, reciprocating, and centrifugal compressors.Education
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Bachelor of Civil Engineering Hons, University of Queensland
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Finite Element Analysis, Linear and Non-Linear Analysis, Dynamic Analysis (machine foundation design and impact analysis), Soil Structure Interaction, Modular Design (pre-assembled units), Lifting and transportation design (lifting arrangements, lugs, transportation fastening), Bridge inspection, analysis and design, Pile and footing design, Retaining wall design
Personal Interests
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Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming, Piano, Guitar, Drums
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