Short Course On “Geological Investigation and Ground Characterization for Rock Tunnelling and Cavern Construction”

We are proud to invite you to our Short Course “Geological Investigation and Ground Characterization For Rock Tunnelling and Cavern Construction” that will be held on:-

Date : 16 th -17 th November 2009
Time : 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Venue : Seminar Room Al-Jazari, Level 6, Block 1, Science @ Technology

Complex, Faculty of Civil Engineering , UiTM 4050 Shah Alam.

Speaker:

1) Dr Wulf Schubert,
Professor at the Graz University of Technology
for Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling since 1992, President of the
Austrian Society for Geomechanics . Currently he is a senior partner
at the Gruppe Geotechnik Graz Consulting Company.

2) Dr. Kurt Klima , Professor Kurt has been with the Institute of Applied
Geosciences at Graz University of Technology. Professional Engineer
and senior partner at the 3G Gruppe Geotechnik Graz ZT GmbH
geotechnical consulting company.

BEM Approved CPD Hours: 16 Hours

Jointly Organised by:

1) Tropical Rock Engineering Research Group , UiTM
2) National Tropical rock Engineering Research Group, NaTROCK
3) Public Department Work , Malaysia (JKR)

Co-Sponsors:

1) Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology Singapore (ISRM National Group)
2) Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia (UNITEN)

Attached is the brochure of the short course including the tentative programme, biodata of speakers, registration fees and registration form.

Thank you,

Regards,

Committee Member

Program 'Training of Trainers' di bawah Kementerian Sumber Manusia

Kursus NOSS, iaitu National Occupational Skill Standard of Malaysia, Tahap 3, peringkat 'Training of Trainers (TOT)' yg akan berlangsung di FKA UiTM Shah Alam. Program-program tersebut adalah:

1. OSH @ construction sites

2. Building & construction supervision

3. Engineering draughtsmanships

Jumlah jam ialah 48, 72 & 84. Kursus-kursus pada amnya hanya akan dijalankan dihujung minggu kecuali beberapa hari utk program-program yg tertentu. Syarat mengikuti kursus TOT ini ialah mempunyai pengalaman kerja selama 2 tahun tanpa ditetapkan kelayakan minimum akademik. Kementerian Sumber Manusia telah menetapkan 25 oang bagi setiap program. Kehadiran adalah percuma & makan/minum serta bahan kursus disediakan. Walaubagaimanapun, perjalanan, penginapan & makan malam tidak disediakan & adalah tanggungan sendiri.

Borang yg dilampirkan boleh diisi (sekadar mampu) dan diemel kpd En Saiful (saiful_salim@yahoo.com) atau En Izzuan (mystezy@yahoo.com) dgn kadar segera.

Vacancy : Robert Bird & Associates Sdn Bhd

Robert Bird & Associates Sdn Bhd is part of an International Consulting Group with offices in Australia, UK, Middle East and Malaysia. We are seeking young, energetic and dynamic personnel to complement our Malaysian offices which are currently undertaking a range of overseas projects from highrise to international 6-Star resorts.

Graduate Engineers
Closing Date: 31-10-09

Requirements:

• Recognized Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year design experience in a consultancy firm on Infrastructural works.
• Proficient in English & Bahasa Malaysia (spoken & written).

Interested candidates please write/fax/e-mail their comprehensive resume with expected salary and recent passport-sized photograph (n.r) to:

Robert Bird & Associates Sdn Bhd
No. 8-1, Jalan 1/76D,
Desa Pandan 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03 – 9286 4429
Fax: 03 – 9286 4430
Email: rbintr@gmail.com

Only short-listed candidates will be notified for interviews.

Closing Date: 31-10-09

Kelana Jaya Extension Line

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) will be displaying the proposed alignment for the LRT extension line project for both Kelana Jaya and Ampang for a period of three months beginning 15th September.

The display will show the proposed extension and alignment of the two LRT lines, as well as the facilities that will be provided at the proposed new stations.

Group Managing Director for Prasarana, Dato’ Idrose Mohamed said the Ampang Line LRT extension will start from the Sri Petaling station, passing through Kinrara and Puchong areas before ending at Putra Heights, covering a distance of 17.7 kilometres with 13 new stations.

Meanwhile the Kelana Jaya LRT extension will begin from Kelana Jaya station, passing through Subang Jaya and USJ, before ending at Putra Heights, covering a distance of 17 kilometres with 13 stations.

“All stations will be equipped with lifts, escalators, public telephones, suraus and public toilets. The stations will also be equipped with facilities for the Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) such as ramps, lifts, tactile tiles, low ticket counter and OKU toilets,” he said.

Estimated costs for the project will only be finalised after the final approval of the proposed alignment as well as the completion of the detailed design.

Initial budgets are already estimated to be around RM7 billion.

The Prasarana MD has also stressed that the funding for the extension lines will be financed by the company, possibly through the use of bonds. The project will also be incorporating an open tender system in terms of contract deals.

Prasarana is 100 percent owned by the Ministry of Finance.

Not all quarters seemed satisfied with the proposed extension lines. Last month, residents in Subang Jaya held a town hall meeting complaining that a station should have been set up in the heart of Sunway where there is a proliferation of foreign nationals as well as students.

“We have already looked into the matter, there will be a report on the possibilities of extending the line to Sunway,” explained Idrose.

He also said that there will be an announcement in November regarding a new LRT line that runs from Cheras to Damansara but declined to comment further on the topic.

It will be displayed at the following five places; Department of Railways at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin; Kuala Lumpur City Hall building at Jalan Raja Laut; Petaling Jaya City Council building at Jalan Tengah; Subang Jaya Municipal Council building at Persiaran Perpaduan USJ5, Subang Jaya; and Shah Alam Municipal Council building at Persiaran Perbandaran in Shah Alam.

The display hours are from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday, and closed on weekends and public holidays.

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal

Vacancy : ArupJururunding SDN. BHD.

Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd is an established engineering consultancy firm providing structural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical and electrical services. We are currently sourcing for suitable candidates to fill the following position:-

CIVIL ENGINEER
(Kuala Lumpur)

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent;
• Minimum 2 years experience in civil infrastructure design works; and
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with good interpersonal skills.

Please send your application with a comprehensive curriculum vitae stating present & expected salary and enclosing a recent photograph (n.r.) to:-

The Human Resource & Administration Manager
Arup Jururunding Sdn. Bhd. (97905-U)
No. 25 -28, Jalan Ara SD 7/3B,
Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur
Fax No.: 03-62768737
Email: hr_recruit@arup.com.my

Closing date: 01 October 2009

(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

The Tallest Bridge : Millau Viaduct

The Millau Viaduct (French: le Viaduc de Millau) is a large cable-stayed road-bridge that spans the valley of the river Tarn near Millau in southern France. Designed by the structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and British architect Norman Foster, it is the tallest vehicular bridge in the world, with one mast's summit at 343 metres (1,125 ft) — slightly taller than the Eiffel Tower and only 38 m (125 ft) shorter than the Empire State Building. The viaduct is part of the A75-A71 autoroute axis from Paris to Béziers. It was formally dedicated on 14 December 2004, inaugurated the day after and opened to traffic two days later. The bridge won the 2006 IABSE Outstanding Structure Award.

Construction Records

The bridge’s construction broke three world records:

• The highest pylons in the world: pylons P2 and P3, 244.96 metres (803 ft 8 in) and 221.05 metres (725 ft 3 in) in height respectively, broke the French record previously held by the Tulle and Verrières Viaducts (141 m/460 ft), and the world record previously held by the Kochertal Viaduct (Germany), which is 181 metres (590 ft) at its highest;

• The highest mast in the world: the mast atop pylon P2 peaks at 343 metres (1,130 ft).

• The highest road bridge deck in the world, 270 m (890 ft) above the Tarn River at its highest point. It is nearly twice as tall as the previous tallest vehicular bridge in Europe, the Europabrücke in Austria. It is slightly higher than the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia in the United States, which is 267 m (880 ft) above the New River. Only the bridge deck of the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado, United States (mainly a pedestrian bridge over the Arkansas River, occasionally also used by motor vehicles) is higher with 321 m (1,050 ft), and is considered the highest bridge in the world

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Vacancy: George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad

JOB ADVERTISEMENT FOR CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

We are an established public-listed Company with core businesses in Water Infrastructure, M & E Engineering Services and Building Construction-related activities. In view of planned expansion in our Contracts Division, the following project personnel are urgently required to be stationed at both our project site in Kuala Lipis, Pahang and headquarters in Puchong:

CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or professionally qualified Civil Engineer


• 6-8 years' relevant engineering experience handling large-scale civil construction projects involving project design, planning, organising and execution of infrastructural works and building construction in consultants' office or large developers.


• Analytical, detailed and results-oriented, able to work with minimum supervision, and able to fit into the project matrix team to supervise several on-going projects simultaneously.


• Highly motivated and able to adapt effectively to new work challenges and situational changes under tight operating conditions and delivery deadlines.


• Excellent inter-personal communication skills and able to work with clients, consultants, subcontractors and business associates effectively to meet the project objectives.

Job Functions:

• To oversee and supervise a team of project engineers and technical personnel who are specialized in the civil and structural engineering design and planning of large-scale building works and construction projects.


• To monitor and review the progress of civil and construction works as regulated by the SOPPs for such projects in line with the Risk Management, ISO quality assurance and financial guidelines/criteria and yardstick of the Company.


• To assess, evaluate and determine technical feasibility of new projects/construction works that are in the planning or tendering stage or pre-qualifying stage.


• To drive the implementation and coordination of engineering technical inputs/measurements to the various aspects of building construction


• To ensure the optimization of project resources, time and quality for its scheduled completion, commissioning and handover without LAD or cost-over-run.


• To anticipate and overcome project delays and technical problems and be proactive in problem solving and resolving all engineering-related complexities without undue delay

Suitably qualified and interested candidates are invited to send in their resumes, current salary and expected salary, plus pass-port sized photo to:

Human Resource Department George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad

Lot 1115 Batu 15 Jalan Dengkil

47100 Puchong, Selangor

Fax: 03-8061-3295 or Email: HRcareers@georgekent.net

Website: http://www.georgekent.net/

Closing date: 4th September 2009

[Only shortlisted candidates will be notified]

VACANCY: Civil/Structural Engineer

An established Consulting Engineers Firm in KL urgently require:

-Position

• Civil/Structural Design Engineers
• Structural Design Engineers

Requirement:

• Minimum 10 years experience in Consulting firms
• Self-motivated & work independently
• Well versed in software design
• Leadership qualities

The Firm is offering attractive pay plus incentive package.
Interested candidates, please send in your resume by fax to Fax No. 03-77278372 or email to slp@po.jaring.my (Attention: Ms Elaine)

VACANCY: JUTA KENANGAN (M) SDN BHD

Position : Project Engineer (To be base in Kuantan)

Responsibilities:

• Good communication, people management and leadership skills
• Experienced in site coordination, handling of contractors, supplier and sub-contractors.
• Posses high level of initiative and integrity, strong analytical skills to detect, trouble shoot and problem solving

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least an Advance/Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
• Computer literate (MS Office - Excel/Words/Powerpoint, Microsoft Project and AUTOCAD)will be added advantage
• Applicant must be willing to travel to any site of the project if required transferring. Able to manage on site works as well as to follow the required documented flow
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Able to liaise effectively with consultants, local authorities, the subcontactors and technical departments to resolve problmes and expedite progress
• Prefeably Malaysian
• Fresh graduate are encouraged to apply

Office Working Hours: Every Monday to Saturday : 8.00 am to 5.00 pm

Interested candidates are invited to write in, email or fax their full resume (including expected salary) with a recent passport size photograph (n.r.) to:

Juta Kenangan (M) Sdn Bhd, 28A,

Jalan Batai Laut 3,

Taman Intan,41300 Klang

SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN.

TEL: 03-33411128

FAX: 03-33418086

Email: jksb88@gmail.com

Ranhill Berhad

Ranhill is a multifaceted organisation that has contributed significantly to the building of a new Malaysia.

Having started out in 1973 as engineering consultants, we expanded first into engineering, procurement and project management, then into turnkey construction, facilities management, development and ownership of projects.

We are now Malaysia's premier engineering corporation, focusing on industry sectors essential to nation-building: oil & gas, power, water and infrastructure. Our wide range of technical and management expertise enables us to provide a one-stop capability in such areas as:

• Healthcare facilities
• Educational complexes
• Transportation (Roads/Bridges, Railways, Airports)
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Structural
• Geotechnical
• Oil and Gas
• Power
• Water Treatment, Supply and Distribution
• Sewerage
• Drainage
• Environmental
• Ports and Harbours
• Communications

Ranhill stands for excellence not just as engineers and constructors with a growing international presence, but as the owners and developers of oil & gas, power, water and infrastructure facilities.

Mat Foundation

• A large, thick concrete slab that sustains the load imposed by a number of columns and walls.
• The method to reduce or distributed building loads in order to reduce differential settlement between adjacent areas.
• Mat Foundations are generally used with soil that has a low bearing capacity.
  

ADVANTAGES

• Good in low soil bearing conditions.
• Can distributed the building pressure over a large area, so the soil can bear the stress.
• Reducing differential settlements as the concrete slab resists differential movements between loading positions.
• Have haunches that go below the slab portion to resists punching shear from column or large concentration loads.
  

BINA PURI GROUP OF COMPANIES

We are one of the leading construction company in Malaysia with projects both locally and abroad.
Due to our extensive expansion programme, we seek to appoint suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join us in the following capacities.
We invite suitable qualified employees for the following position: -

BINA PURI CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD

Position / Level:

PROJECT ENGINEER
(No. Of Vacancy :1)

Job Specification: -
Job Specification for the position of Project Engineer
(Based at Head Office, Selayang)

* Possess a recognized degree (B.Sc) in Civil Engineering
* Able to perform project planning and coordination, scheduling, preparation of technical requirement in tenders and project implementation (Building & Civil Engineering), updating required engineering services and construction methodology, liaison with client, consultant and relevant authorities
* Preferably with 3 - 5 years of working experience in building and civil engineering design and / or supervision
* Good knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Projects, AutoCad, Excel, Power Points and etc
* Able to work independently and interact with all levels in an organization
* Age between 26 to 32 years

PLANNING ENGINEER
(No. Of Vacancy :1)

Job Specification: -
Job Specification for the position of Project Engineer
(Based at Head Office, Selayang)

* Possess at least a Degree/ Diploma in Planning or Engineering related field
* Conversant with programming software and preferably possess hands on experience on a project planner of at least two mega projects
* To monitor work progress of jobsites at Head Office level and to assist the site work scheduling as and when required
* Able to work independently and interact with all levels in an organization

Please submit resume together with photograph, details of qualifications and experience and expected salary to: The Human Resource Manager
14 & 15, Jalan Bukit Idaman 8/1,
Taman Bukit Idaman,
68100 Selayang,
Selangor darul Ehsan


Fax no : 03-6136 9999
E-mail : eunice.wee@binapuri.com.my
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW WORKSHOP by IEM

Date : 25 July 2009 (Saturday)
Time : 9.30 am to 12.00 noon (Refreshment will be served at 9.00 am)
Venue : C&S Room, 2nd Floor, Wisma IEM, Petaling Jaya (IEM new building)
Speakers : Engr. Ishak Abdul Rahman (Civil)
Engr. Dr Muhamad Fuad Abdullah (Electrical / Electronic)
Engr. S. Kukanesan (Mechanical)
Engr. Juares Rizal Abdul Hamid (Chemical / Others)

Registration fee
Members RM 10.00
Non Members RM 50.00

The workshop will cover the following:
· Purpose of Professional Interview
· Guidelines for Professional Interview
· Presentation at the Interview
- Submission of Reports
- Oral Interview
- Essay writing
· Code of Ethics

The workshop is to serve as a clarification session for “would-be” Corporate Members. All graduate members
with more than 3 years experience are encouraged to attend the workshop and to apply for the Professional
Interview thereafter. Members who are interested to participate are requested to return the reply slip to the
IEM Secretariat by 15 July 2009 together with the commitment fee payable to The Institution of Engineers,
Malaysia. Please note that the commitment fee must be settled prior to the workshop.

Engr. Hoo Choon Sean, F.I.E.M, PEng
Chairman
Professional Interview Board

Tel: 03-7968 4001/4002 Fax: 03-7957 7678 E-mail: sec@iem.org.my

Free Spreadsheet : Staircase Design

Created for reference only....

Code : BS 8110 Part 1:1997
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Vacancy : HACENT CONSULTANT

We are an established and progressive Civil, Structural & Geotechnical Engineering Consulting practice in Bandar Sri Permaisuri. Our firm involved in Local and Oversea projects from high-rise to low-rise residential & commercial structures, civil infrastructural works and geotechnical engineering works. We are seeking suitably qualified candidates for the following post to join our team of engineers;

Position
DESIGN ENGINEER, STRUCTURAL

Requirements

• Fresh graduate up to 2 years working experience;
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply;
• Some experience in structural analysis and design will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge and experience in any of the following engineering programs an added advantage: SAFE, ETABS;
• Computer literacy is essential;
• Resourceful, hardworking and can learn quickly.

Closing
Interested Engineers, please write/ Email to the following Email Address for interview arrangement. Only suitable candidates will be called to attend the interview.e-mail to Vincent.wong@zone.com.my.


Address
HACENT CONSULTANT
LEVEL 8, TOWER BLOCK, PLAZA DWITASIK,
BANDAR SRI PERMAISURI,56000 KUALA LUMPUR
TEL: 03-9173 5622
FAX: 03-9173 7208

Vacancy : Lembaga Urus Air Selangor

Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) mempelawa Warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan untuk mengisi kekosongan jawatan berikut:-

- Jurutera Awam (J41)
-Juruteknik Awam (J17)

JADUAL GAJI

GRED		JADUAL GAJI
J41	:	P1T1 RM2088.25 - P1T23 RM4721.03 P2T1 RM2184.26 - P2T23 RM5015.88 P3T1 RM2284.45 - P3T23 RM5306.79
J17	:	P1T1 RM843.06 - P1T26 RM2325.37 P2T1 RM896.00 - P2T26 RM2452.46 P3T1 RM950.45 - P3T26 RM2583.95

TARAF JAWATAN: KONTRAK

UMUR: (pada tarikh iklan ditutup)

• Calon-calon lantikan terus mestilah berumur tidak kurang dari 18 tahun.
• Bekas Anggota Tentera atau Polis yang telah menamatkan perkhidmatan dengan baik hendaklah tidak melebihi 45 tahun.

SYARAT LANTIKAN

JURUTERA AWAM J41

• Ijazah Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan (Awam) yang diiktiraf oleh kerajaan daripada institusi-institusi pengajian tinggi tempatan atau kelayakan yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya; dan
• lulus Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Melayu (termasuk lulus Ujian Lisan) pada peringkat Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia atau kelulusan yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya oleh kerajaan.

JURUTEKNIK AWAM J17

• Sijil dalam bidang Kejuruteraan Awam yang diiktiraf oleh kerajaan daripada politeknik-politeknik tempatan atau kelayakan yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya.
  (Gaji permulaan ialah pada Gred J17 : P1T9); dan
• lulus Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Melayu (termasuk lulus Ujian Lisan) pada peringkat Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia atau kelulusan yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya oleh kerajaan.

SYARAT-SYARAT PERMOHONAN
(a) Permohonan hendaklah menggunakan borang Pindaan. LUAS 2/2007 berharga RM1.00 yang boleh diperolehi di Tingkat 13, Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS).
(b) Setiap permohonan MESTILAH disertai dengan salinan kad pengenalan, surat beranak, sijil akademik dan sijil-sijil berkaitan yang telah disahkan.
(c) Permohonan yang berikut akan ditolak:
i- tidak disertai dengan dokumen yang diperlukan;
ii- tidak lengkap atau tidak terang;
iii- tidak memenuhi syarat-syarat kelayakan;
v- tidak ditandatangani
(d) Hanya calon yang ditapis-senarai akan dipanggil untuk temuduga. Pemohon yang tidak menerima jawapan selepas tiga (3) bulan dari tarikh iklan ini ditutup adalah dianggap tidak berjaya.

ALAMAT PERMOHONAN DAN TARIKH TUTUP
Permohonan hendaklah dihantar kepada:
PENGARAH
LEMBAGA URUS AIR SELANGOR,
TINGKAT 13, BANGUNAN DARUL EHSAN
NO. 3, JALAN INDAH, SEKSYEN 14,
40000 SHAH ALAM,
SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN.

Sebelum atau pada 29 MEI 2009
(sila nyatakan nama jawatan yang dipohon pada penjuru sebelah kiri sampul surat)

Consultant : KTA Tenaga Sdn Bhd

KTA Tenaga sdn bhd was established in January 1993, as a result of an equal merger between two Malaysian engineering consultancy firms viz. Kumarasivam, Tan & Ariffin Sdn Bhd and Tenaga Ewbank Preece (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. It is a wholly Malaysian owned Company with majority bumiputra shareholders. KTA Tenaga has a total staff strength of over 210 personnel with qualified and experienced engineers in chemical, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, environmental, civil and structural engineering. KTA Tenaga has an authorised and paid-up capital of RM10 million.

Kumarasivam, Tan & Ariffin founded in 1965, was primarily involved in civil & structural engineering, environmental engineering and building services. The practice of Tenaga Ewbank Preece centered around electric power generation, transmission and distribution, environmental, process, mechanical and electrical/instrumentation engineering consultancy in the oil & gas, petrochemical and industrial sectors. With the combined resources and the resulting synergy, KTA Tenaga is poised to undertakes major engineering projects, both in Malaysia and in the region.

Optimising the resources and skills in specialised areas, KTA Tenaga is set to enhance its effectiveness in the engineering consultancy industry. The Company's uncompromising commitment towards quality professional services ensures clients' success in projects of every magnitude and complexity. KTA Tenaga will continue to provide professional services in specialised areas such as power, energy, plant, environment including the traditional areas of building services, infrastructure, civil and structural engineering.

KTA Tenaga's Mission is to strive for engineering excellence through local and international project interactions.

KTA Tenaga has been awarded MS ISO 9001:2008 Certification.

Spreadsheet : Beam Design (01)

Created for reference only....

- Beam without compression Reinforcement (k < k')
- Beam without shear reinforcement (0.5Vc>V)
- Beam without torsion

Code : BS 8110 Part 1:1997
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P. Ganendra Scholarship

The Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM) invites qualified applicants for education sponsorship to pursue an undergraduate course in engineering at a local university recognized by the Board of Engineers, Malaysia.

The P. Ganendra Scholarship will be offered to well rounded Malaysian candidates who have attained excellent academic achievements, who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and who have devoted time to make an impact to the community through extra-curricular activities.

1. Introduction

The P. Ganendra Scholarship, established in 2009 is set up in memory of the late Ir. P. Ganendra, one of the leading luminaries in engineering consultancy in Malaysia, who had set the pace for the growth of the industry in the 1970s through his vision and passion for engineering. The late Ir. P. Ganendra had set up Minconsult Sdn Bhd, one of the largest multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Malaysia and through his untiring effort built up one of the largest collection of technical journals, books and publications now housed in the P. Ganendra Library.

The P. Ganendra Scholarship is set up to assist deserving individuals to pursue an undergraduate course in engineering at a local university recognized by the Board of Engineers, Malaysia.

The P. Ganendra Scholarship will be managed by the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM) for and on behalf of the Ganendra family.

2. Field of Study

The Scholarship is offered for a First Degree course in the field of Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering related to the Building and Construction Industry at a recognized local university.

3. Scholarship Award

(a) Eligibility Criteria

Minimum requirements:
(i) A Malaysian citizen.
(ii) Recommended by an Individual Member of the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM).
(iii) Passed the SPM examination with credits in Bahasa Malaysia and the English Language subjects, with no less than seven(7) A1s in subjects taken.
(iv) STPM or A-Level with at least two(2) As and one B, or Diploma/Matriculation - Cumulative Grade Point Aggregate (CGPA) of at least 3.50.
(v) Not exceeding 25 years of age on 1st July of the year of scholarship application.
(vi) Has been offered a place to pursue or is already pursuing a First Degree in Engineering at a recognized local university.
(vii) Special consideration will be given to candidates facing financial constraints.

Additional Requirements:
(i) Good command of the English language, both written and oral.
(ii) Demonstrate leadership qualities, versatile and possess teamwork capabilities.
(iii) Excel in both extra-curricular activities and sports.

(b) Value of the Scholarship

(i) The Scholarship provides a grant of RM4,500 per year. This grant will be given every year until the completion of the course.

The successful candidate will have to maintain a minimum CGPA score of 3.50 to continue receiving the grant for the next academic year. The successful candidate is responsible to submit his/her semester results to the Scholarship Fund Committee for verification and record. The Scholarship will be discontinued if any of the semester results are not submitted on time.

(ii) No bond is required under the terms of this Scholarship. On completion of the course, the successful candidate will be given the option to work with one of the companies within the Minconsult Group of Companies.

(c) Termination of the Scholarship

The Scholarship Fund Committee reserves the right to discontinue the Scholarship if the successful candidate has been found guilty of any act of misconduct that is detrimental to the reputation of the P. Ganendra Scholarship or ACEM. The Scholarship Fund Committee's decision is final and binding.

4. Announcement and Selection of Candidate(s)

The announcement for the Scholarship will be made via the ACEM quarterly journal, Suara Perunding, the ACEM website at www.acem.com.my and/or internal circular to members not later than March of each year.

The completed Application Forms will be submitted to Scholarship Fund Committee through the ACEM Secretariat. The eligible candidate(s) will be selected by the Scholarship Fund Committee.

5. Scholarship Application

Download and complete the Application Form and return the same to ACEM by the closing date as advertised. Print clearly or write legibly. Certified true copy of all required documents must be submitted with the Application Form. Applications received after the closing date or incomplete applications will be disqualified.

The Application Form together with the required documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked on the TOP LEFT HAND CORNER "P. Ganendra Scholarship". Send to:

The Scholarship Fund Committee
Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM)
No. 63-2 & 65-2 Medan Setia 1
Damansara Heights
50490 Kuala Lumpur

Note: Proof of posting is not proof of receipt.

6. Enquiries

For more information and enquiries, please contact the ACEM Secretariat at tel no. 03-2095 0031, fax no. 03-2095 3499 or e-mail: sec@acem.com.my.

Branches of Engineering Profession

Engineering is the discipline and profession of applying technical and scientific knowledge and utilizing natural laws and physical resources in order to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that realize a desired objective and meet specified criteria.

The American Engineers’ Council for Professional Development (ECPD, the predecessor of ABET) has defined engineering as follows:
“The creative application of scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes, or works utilizing them singly or in combination; or to construct or operate the same with full cognizance of their design; or to forecast their behavior under specific operating conditions; all as respects an intended function, economics of operation and safety to life and property.”

Main Branches of Engineering Profession

Engineering, much like science, is a broad discipline which is often broken down into several sub-disciplines. These disciplines concern themselves with differing areas of engineering work. Although initially an engineer will be trained in a specific discipline, throughout an engineer’s career the engineer may become multi-disciplined, having worked in several of the outlined areas.

Historically the main Branches of Engineering are categorized as follows:

* Aerospace Engineering - The design of aircraft, spacecraft and related topics.
* Chemical Engineering - The conversion of raw materials into usable commodities.
* Civil Engineering - The design and construction of public and private works, such as infrastructure, bridges and buildings.
* Electrical Engineering - The design of electrical systems, such as transformers, as well as electronic goods.
* Computer Engineering - The design of Softwares and Hardware-software integration.
* Mechanical Engineering - The design of physical or mechanical systems, such as engines, powertrains, kinematic chains and vibration isolation equipment.

With the rapid advancement of Technology many new fields are gaining prominence and new branches are developing such as Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Nanotechnology, Molecular engineering, Mechatronics etc. These new specialties sometimes combine with the traditional fields and form new branches such as Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics and Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Vacancy : SITE ENGINEER (C&S)

We are an established Class 'A' Construction Company specializing in Building and Infrastructure Works located in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. Due to our rapid expansion, we are seeking talented and highly motivated candidates to fill in the following vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the project to be completed in time and within budget ;
• Detailed study of construction drawings and scope of works ;
• Determining method of construction ;
• Instructing all site supervisors and staff for the carrying out job at site ;
• Coordinating with sub contractors, consultants and authorities ;
• Controlling efficiency of works to minimize the cost of construction ;
• Final joint inspection of the completed works for hand over.

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering - minimum 2 years related working experience or ;
• Diploma in Civil Engineering - minimum 5 years related working experience ;
• Computer literate in MS Project and MS Office.

Those who are interested to fill in the vacancy kindly fax the resume to 03-62010466 or e-mail to secsb90@yahoo.com

Practicing Engineering & Route To Professional Engineer in MALAYSIA

If you are practicing engineer in Malaysia regardless you are Malaysian or Foreign citizen, you shall continue reading...

Graduate Engineers

First of all, if you are Malaysian and practicing engineering in Malaysia, you shall be register yourself as Graduate Engineer to Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM). Failing of registration to BEM is considered ILLEGAL under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (revised 2002).

The basic requirement to be qualified for registration as Graduate Engineer is you shall obtain one of the following :

a. An engineering degree accredited / recognised by BEM available in an approved list maintained by BEM or;

b. Pass in Part I & Part II of the Engineering Council Examination of United Kingdom or;

c. Pass in Part I & Part II of the IEM/BEM Graduate Examination in any particular branch.

Details of registration can refer to “GRADUATE ENGINEERS Requirements and Procedures” and form ready for downloaded from BEM website.

Temporary Engineers

If you are foreign citizen and practicing engineering in Malaysia, you shall register yourself as Temporary Engineer in Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM). Similarly failing of registration to BEM is considered ILLEGAL under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (revised 2002).

Details of registration can refer to "TEMPORARY ENGINEERS Requirements and Procedures” and form ready for downloaded from BEM website.

Professional Engineers

Previously, there were 2 methods to become Professional Engineer (PE) in Malaysia.

Method 1 :
Previously, graduate engineer worked under Professional Engineer (PE) with same discipline for number of years as stipulated, prepare log book (quarterly), summary of experiences, accumulate enough credit hours and attend Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) organize by Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM). Read circular here - http://www.bem.org.my/cpd/19sept2005/pdpcircular2-2005.doc

If you login to BEM website, you may still find above method (as of 20 Dec 2007) is valid. However, recent confirmation with BEM, BEM has TEMPORARY STOP conducting any Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) from 1st JAN 2007. Thus, this method may not work for time being until further notice.

Method 2 :
Worked under Professional Engineer (PE) with same discipline for number of years as stipulated (e.g minimum 3 years for those graduated prior to 01 Jan 1998 and minimum 4 years for those graduated after 01 Jan 1998) , prepare log book (quarterly) or detailed report, summary of experiences and attend Professional Interview (PI) organize by The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM). Once you get your corporate membership (MIEM) with IEM, you may apply to BEM to obtain PE status.

The log book may be accumulated experiences for every quarter and endorsed by Professional Engineer (PE) you work with. However, the detailed report may be prepared for knowledge and experiences gained in ONE of the project within the stipulated period and endorsed by Professional Engineer (PE) you work with.

For the Professional Interview (PI), you have to attend a one (1) Professional Interview conducted by TWO Professional Interviewers and write two essays (normally one related to technical and another related to ethic and professional conduct)

You may click the links to download the example of log book and summary format.


Difference Role between BEM and IEM

Some of you may some confusion between BEM and IEM.

BEM is government body

authority to ensure all practicing engineer in compliance to MALAYSIA's LAW in engineering related. Once you are certified by BEM, you are Professional Engineer (PE) and you can apply Ir. in front of you name i.e. Ir. JoeWong

IEM is professional body

a body promote professionalism and encourage continuous learning. Provide professional opinion to BEM whenever required. NO authority at all in legal terms. Once you are approved by IEM as member, you are Corporate member of IEM and you can apply ENGR at the end or below your name.

Two Cents advice

i) As BEM temporary STOP to conduct any PAE, it may extends to no-date. Do not wait for BEM. Register to IEM immediately. However if you still have doubt, you may contact BEM (application@bem.org.my).

ii) Application via IEM, you only have to prepare & submit log book (OR detailed report) and summary of experiences, pass the professional interview and essay writing (2 nos), be a member of IEM and apply to BEM as PE. In my opinion, this method is pretty simple and time saving (even though method 1 via BEM still available).

iii) If you are lazy man or have “no time” to prepare the log book, you still have the chance to prepare a detailed report. Method 2 would allow you to do so.

Source : webwormcpt.blogspot.com

MINCONSULT : VACANCY

MINCONSULT SDN BHD

(Date Posted: 13 April 2009)

ENGINEERING FOR EXCELLENCE - A core characteristic of our daily work. Minconsult Sdn. Bhd. is a reputable and established Engineering Consultancy firm in MALAYSIA. We provide multi-disciplinary consultancy services for every stage of a project: from pre-feasibility, detailed design to construction and completion. Our project experience spans across the globe with many outstanding successes. Qualified candidates are encouraged to join our team of talented and motivated professionals who aspire for world-class recognition.

Minconsult Sdn. Bhd believes in creating a conducive environment for employees to develop their potential to the fullest, with rewards based on merit and performance. In line with our local and regional expansion, we seek candidates to share our commitment to Engineering for Excellence. In addition to an attractive remuneration package, successful candidates can also look forward to other performance related incentives. Ample opportunities are available for overseas exposure and promotion to Management positions. For more information, please visit us at www.minconsult.com.

"Engineering for Excellence"


Position
Senior Engineers / Engineers

Requirements

• Possess a recognized degree in any of the following discipline: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Geotechnical, Structural, Sewerage, Infrastructure.
• At least 3 years working experience. Candidates with higher qualification and longer years of experience will be considered for the senior positions.
• Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia.
• Multiple full-time positions available.

Closing
Interested candidates are invited to send your application together with complete resume and recent passport photograph by post to the address below or via e-mail to careers@minconsult.com.

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified


Address
MINCONSULT SDN BHD (58835-P)
Human Resource Department (Recruitment)
Lot 6, Jalan 51A/223, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel : 03-79525757 (Shah/Mala)

W.Lee Consulting Engineers

We are an established and progressive Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting practice in Subang Jaya. Our projects span from high-rise to low-rise residential and commercial concrete structures, steel structures and civil infrastructural works. We are seeking suitably qualified candidates for the following post to join our team of engineers and technicians;

DESIGN ENGINEER, CIVIL / STRUCTURAL

Requirements

Fresh graduate up to 2 years working experience;

Recognised degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with minimum 2nd Class Upper Honours;

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply;

Some experience in structural analysis and design will be an added advantage;

Knowledge and experience in any of the following engineering programs an added advantage: STAAD, STRAP, ORION, BEAMD, ETABS, AutoCAD, PROKON;

Computer literacy is essential;

Resourceful, hardworking and can learn quickly.

Benefit

Medical;

Competitive salary;

Attractive annual bonus;

Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Salary and benefits will commensurate with qualifications, experience and ability. Interested candidates are required to e-mail or fax their detailed resume with current & expected salary, copies of relevant certificates, a recent photograph (n.r) and contact number to the above address.
The Principal
W.Lee Consulting Engineers
No. 98B, Jalan SS15/4,
47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel No : 03-56351206
Fax No: 03-56334590
E-mail: wlee-ce@streamyx.com

A new and fit-for-purpose Malaysian “Engineering Act”

By Engr. HT Wong

A new and fit-for-purpose Malaysian “Engineering Act” relevant for the time and the 21^st Century borderless and competitive global market; a primer by Engr. Rocky HT Wong for the proposed IEM Blog to enable exchange of views and ideas among IEM members – with a view to float up a consensus towards a brain-storming session among the IEM membership:-.

Historical back-drop:

In the early 60’s when certain failures of engineering works occurred; especially the high-profile case of the collapse of a shop-house, under construction, in Jalan Raja Laut K.L, which resulted in fatalities – a Royal Commission of Enquiry was formed to look into the causes.

Typically of the “pendulum-swing theory” and in response to the public out – cry, the call to regulate the practice of engineering, among other reasons, resulted in the “Registration of Engineers” Act (REA) passed by Parliament in 1967.

However, the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (i.e BEM) was only operationalised on 22nd August 1972; and that too, was after an amendment was made to the REA on 7th July 1972.

The original intention of the Act was to register all Malaysians who practice engineering (one way or another, either in private practice, or in employment). Hence, the BEM was effectively the “Register” of Malaysian engineers who were expected to follow a set of “Do’s” and “Don’ts” rules; with additional guidelines for those natural persons, the engineers, in private practice as Consulting Engineers such as “Model Forms” of Agreement etc.

Then in 1987, by Act A662 (of 16th January 1987), the REA (1967) was amended to also register “Bodies Corporate” (in other words, legal persons) with the introduction of Clause 7A.

With WTO coming into being in 1995-following that and on the instruction from the Cabinet (the Minister of Works then was Leo Moggie instead of Sammy) the BEM was instructed to amend the REA to be relevant for globalization and trade liberalization.

It was a long time in coming among the various reasons given was that the consisting REA was a “mosquito act” but frankly, the “powers that be” did not understand “globalization”; and that the Board consisting of too many government servants, who were not in private-practice, and hence their views were not in sign with the realities of the market practice.

However, for all the “long and the short”, and with much “cut and paste” and the Act still remaining in its original forum, the “major” amendment was finally approved by Parliament on 1st December 2002 via Act A1158 – with “Bodies Corporate” being replaced by Engineering Consultancy Practices; ie ECP’s - applying to natural and legal persons.

Then with the Prime Minister’s call to improve the public delivery system (after the 2004, 11th general elections) – with the introduction of the “CCC” the REA (1967) was promptly amended by Act A1288 on 1st April 2007.

All the amendments to date (there were 6 in total) kept the REA in its original form but has since shifted from purely a “Register” of natural persons – the engineers – to be both a “Register” of natural persons – the engineers, and the “Licensing Board” of ECP’s (be they natural or legal persons).

The Board’s Amendments to the REA Committee (or Engineers Act Committee), has been tasked since 2004, to look into the “re-vamp” of the REA to be relevant for the time and the globalized economy which is highly competitive.

Then, the Board (i.e the BEM) at its meeting held on 15th April 2006, resolved to embark on a major effort to critically and comprehensively review the current Act and to propose necessary changes to note; it is not going to be a “revamp” of the Act! Well, well.

There is a recommendation to the Board to solicit feedback and inputs from various stakeholders; and accordingly, the IEM (which has representations to the Board of the BEM, the Engineers Act Committee as well as the Committee’s Working Group) in tern is now, by way of its blog, seeking feedback and inputs from the IEM membership at large.

The Position-to-Date

To date, work by the various parties and the BEM’s and EA Committee’s WG have gone through the fundamentals of a relevant Act for the practice of engineering from the dual stand points of:

1. Protect public interests; and
2. The practice of the full spectrum of engineering and integrated engineering services in a competitive market environment.

Areas covered so far include the following: -

1. To look at the safety of the public
2. To emphasis more on the qualification regulation
3. To emphasis more on the professional services application
4. To emphasis more on the consultancy license
5. Do wee need to register the graduate engineers?
6. Issues of safety and competency
7. CPD requirements; is it necessary?
8. MRA

Vacancy : Engineers, Supervisors and Technicians

Hi,

I am in the midst of sourcing for Engineers, Supervisors and Technicians (refer attached list) for 2 major clients (details given below).

1) Candidate requirement

Candidate with the following work exposure are welcomed to apply....

· Candidates with 5 years and above experience in discipline such as E&I, Mechanical, Piping, Document Control, DCS, etc. are invited to be part of our FES Project Team.

· Onshore and Offshore Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Start-up to Operation & Maintenance

· HUC, Commissioning & Work-Pack

· a) Owner and operator of offshore support vessels servicing clients in Malaysia, South-East Asia and West Africa. A well established and trusted service partner in the oil and gas industry. It is a growing FPSO Engineering, Process, Installation, Construction and Commissioning and ship management company.

b) An investment holding company and through its subsidiaries, provides a diverse range of supporting specialized products and services for the oil and gas industry, particularly the exploration and production of oil and gas.

The principal business activities cover the following areas:-

· Gas turbine technical services;

· Subsea production and development;

· Exploration and production equipment and services;

· Gas turbine packages;

· Specialised products and services; and

· Oilfield chemical and services

Feel free to share this information with your contacts, you may forward your updated CV in Words format to me asap.

Shakila
shakila@futurenergyservices.com
Operations Director
+6 012 208 2465
Future Energy Services Sdn. Bhd.
(co.no. 842229-K)
Level 36, Menara Citibank
165, Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel +6 03 2169 7718
Fax +6 03 2169 7725
Website : www.futurenergyservices.com

MMC-Gamuda: Double-track project on time, within budget

PETALING JAYA: Developers of the northern double-tracking project from Ipoh to Padang Besar said on March 12 that the project was on schedule as it would "work around" any anticipated obstacles.

MMC-Ganmuda JV Sdn Bhd director Datuk Azmi Mat Nor told reporters at a media briefing here that the project has not been delayed despite warnings several months ago from Gamuda's CEO Datuk Lin Yun Ling that land acquisition problems might stall the project.

"As with any big project, there will be problems," Azmi said, noting they will work around the problem. "Whatever we can do, we will do. The track is long - 329 kilometres - so we will work around whatever problem."

He added the project was now 21.4% completed, costing about RM2.8 billion, which is within the developer's forecasts. Raw material costs so far has amounted to RM3 billion.

Azmi said what was more important was how the project contributed to the economic welfare of residents in the northern states especially during this time of crisis.

MMC-Gamuda has awarded 400 contracts so far worth about RM10 billion, and was expected to award another 100 contracts worth RM2 billion.

Using Bank Negara Malaysia's guided multiplier factor of 1.7 times, Azmi said the spinoffs from the 400 contracts awarded so far could be equivalent to RM15 billion.

The RM12.485 billion projected cost of the two electrified railway tracks across Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis is expected to be completed on Jan 7, 2013. There have been no changes to the plan.

Written by By Fong Min Hun

Young Consultant Club (YCC)

Young Consultant Club (YCC) adalah sebahagian daripada program baru ACEM. Sasaran penubuhanYCC adalah untuk Jurutera Siswa dibawah umur 40 tahun yang bekerja sepenuh masa dengan firma perunding jurutera yang berdaftar dengan ACEM (The Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia.

Syarat-syarat untuk memohon menjadi ahli adalah seperti berikut:

1)Pemohon berumur 40 tahun dan ke bawah
2)Berkelulusan “Kejuruteraan” dari mana-mana institusi
3)Berdaftar dengan “Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM)”
4)Bekerja di firma perunding di mana firma tersebut berdaftar dengan “Assocation of
Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM)”

Sekiranya seseorang pemohon tidak memenuhi keempat-empat kriteria yang ditetapkan, pihak kami akan membuat pertimbangan iaitu pemohon akan diletakkan ke dalam senarai “conditional approval member”. Sebagai contoh, sekiranya pemohon tidak berdaftar dengan BEM lagi, pihak ACEM YCC akan meletak nama pemohon tersebut ke dalam senarai conditional member dahulu, kemudian selepas pemohon mendaftar dengan BEM dan mendapat Registration No., baru lah akan disenaraikan sebagai ahli YCC.

Selepas pemohonan dibuat, borang akan diproses di mana akan disemak oleh Sekretariat YCC sehingga kepada Presiden ACEM. Surat akan dikeluarkan kepada pemohon oleh Sekretariat YCC sekiranya permohonan tersebut diluluskan atau pun tidak.

Borang Pendaftaran : Sila email Cik Liya (liya@rpm-engineers.com.my)

Arup, Mott MacDonald and Tony Gee named Britain’s top consultants

Beijing Olympic stadium, Stonecutters bridge and the commission to help design the 38km Hong Kong – Zuhai – Macau bridge all helped Arup win is this year’s major consultant of the year accolade in this year’s NCE/ACE Consultants of the Year Awards.

The awards are based on submissions to NCE’s Consultant File, a unique insight into the health and wealth of the civil engineering consultancy market.

Arup picked up its prize at an exclusive ceremony at Claridges Hotel in London today. The major consultant award was sponsored by Polypipe.

International consultant of the year was Mott MacDonald which this year made the leap into the club that earns more overseas than it does in the UK and has projects like Delhi Metro, the £1.05bn Macau City of Dreams and the Arabian Canal in Dubai on its books. Overseas turnover of £411.34M amounted to 55% of the group’s total, up from 48% last year. Sponsor for this award was BST Global.

In the medium sized consultant category, sponsored by Griffiths & Armour, it was a close race but technical maestro Tony Gee & Partners took the top spot. For a firm of 212, it consistently punches above its weight and lands contracts to work on high profile transportation and infrastructure projects around the world. These include Stonecutters Bridge in Hong Kong and the upgrade of the Thameslink Blackfriars station in London.

The Young Consultant of the Year, sponsored by Hays Civil & Structural, was lively, dynamic lighting engineer Laura Bayliss of BDP who the judges said was an inspiration to her team and a real asset to her company.

And Outstanding Achievement Award went this time to White Young Green’s Lynden Cable whose incorrigible enthusiasm has been put to good effect raising awareness of engineering among thousands of schoolchildren.

Radio 4 presenter Jim Naughtie presented the awards at the event which was hosted by NCE editor Antony Oliver.

Finalists and runners up were:

Major firm – Grontmij, Mott MacDonald, RPS, Atkins and Jacobs

Medium firm – Balfour Beatty Management,Wardell Armstrong, MVA, JBA and Frankham

International firm – RPS, Hyder, Arup, Scott Wilson and Halcrow

Young Consultant – Gareth Evans, Mott MacDonald; Lee Canning, Mouchel, John Roycroft, BDP

Outstanding Achievement – Chantelle Stewart, BDP, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Buro Happold

Source : www.nce.co.uk

Olympic stadium starts to raise the roof

Work on London’s 2012 Olympic Stadium is progressing on schedule with the first steel section of the roof recently lifted into place. The initial roof section was a 30m long piece of the roof compression truss, taking the height of the Stadium to almost 37m above podium level. A 1,350t super lift crawler crane has been assembled in what will be the field of play to lift each subsequent 85t, 15m high roof section and hold them in place while they are bolted to the top of the 27m high roof support columns. The remaining 27 sections of the roof truss will be lifted into place over the next nine months. Olympic Delivery Authority Chairman John Armitt said: “The construction of the roof starts to give a real indication of the height of the structure and people can start to see for themselves how the Stadium will look during the Games.”

The steel terracing supports which will hold the upper tiers of seating are now nearing completion on the south and west stands and work will now begin on thenorth and east stands.

Source : www.steelconstruction.org

Is the Ground in Ulu Klang Unstable?

Engr Dr Gue See Sew, Engr Liong Chee How
(gnp-geo@gnpgroup.com.my)

INTRODUCTION

In December 1993, Block 1 of Highland Towers collapsed, claiming 48 lives. In May 1999, more than 10,000 residents at Bukit Antarabangsa received an alarm when a few major landslides occurred and cut off the access road to Bukit Antarabangsa. Thousands of residents in the condominium located adjacent to the landslides were also evacuated. Fortunately, there were no fatalities.

Block 1 of Highland Towers at Taman Hillview which collapsed on 11 December 1993


Landslides at Bukit Antarabangsa on 15 May 1999

The landslide victims after the year 2000 were not as lucky as the victims in 1999. The November 2002 Taman Hillview landslide completely destroyed the bungalow of Tan Sri Ismail Omar, killing 8 people. In May 2006, another four persons were killed in the landslide at Kampung Pasir.

Bungalow destroyed by landslide at Taman Hillview on 20 November 2002

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF THESE LANDSLIDES?

Various opinions have been offered for the causes of landslides in Ulu Klang. It is easyfor a layperson to generalise that the ground at Ulu Klang is most likely unstable based on the fact that many landslides occurred in Ulu Klang, not realizing that only a detailed investigation would reveal the real cause of the landslides.

A team of experts from different fields have carried out a detailed investigation into the causes of the Highland Tower collapse. The investigation results show that:

1. Design of the superstructure and materials was adequate.
2. The failure of a rubble wall triggered a landslide which caused the building to collapse. TheFactor of Safety (FOS) of the rubble was found to be less than 1.0, which is unsafe.
3. The site is found to be tectonically stable and no active fault movements had been recorded.

Similarly, the Bukit Antarabangsa landslides in 1999 were investigated by a team of engineers, geologists, hydrologists and surveyors. The investigation results reveal that the landslides were due to high (about 66m) and steep (steeper than 35o) un-engineered filled slopes.

These were aggravated by blockage of berm drains and cascading drains at the slopes. The cause of landslide at Taman Hillview in 2002 was similar to the Highland Towers tragedy, where failure of a rubble wall again triggered a landslide. The Factor of Safety of the rubble wall in the Highland Towers was found to be less than 1.0 even without considering any presence of geological features such as relic joints etc and water table. Investigation of the Kampung Pasir landslide is still ongoing and no concluding cause could be made at this juncture.

Collapse of Reinforced Soil Wall at Kampung Pasir on 31 May 2006

Conclusion

From the four landslides that happened in Ulu Klang, three landslides were attributed to inadequate design of walls and slopes, in which the Factor of Safety of the un-engineered walls and slopes was less than 1.0 even without considering any presence of geological features such as relic joints etc and water table. The factors of safety for all three landslides are grossly inadequate. The latest landslide at Kampung Pasir is pending investigation results. It is therefore no surprise that the unsafe wall and slope manifested as landslides, as the occurrence of failure for these structures is imminent. It is only a matter of time when these failures will occur! Therefore, professionals should carry out detailed studies and investigation supported by engineering (quantitative) analyses and should not generalise that the ground in Ulu Kelang is unstable.

Reference:
1. Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (1994), “Report of the Inquiry Committee into the Collapse of Block 1 and the Stability of Blocks 2 and 3 Highland Towers Condominium, Selangor Darul Ehsan”.

PRESS RELEASE ON 'ENGR' & 'IR'

In the early 1970’s and before the Board of Engineers Malaysia came into being, Corporate Members and Graduate Members of the Institution were entitled to use the designation “Ingenieur” or its abbreviated form “Ir.” before their names. This was provided under a clause in the IEM Constitution and a person with the title “Ir.” before his or her name therefore signified that he/she was a member of the Institution. In 1989, the Constitution of the Institution had to be amended discontinuing the use of the said title as an amendment to the Registration of Engineers Act in 1974 since then provided the use of the title “Ir.” to registered professional engineers only. The original prefix title to a person’s name which signified membership of the Institution was therefore been taken away from the Institution.

Since then there were suggestions and calls for the Institution to look into the issue of a replacement title to its members. Many members feel that there is a need to provide an identity for the Corporate and Graduate Members of the Institution. The need for this became all the more urgent as it was further noted that the membership of the Institution has remained stagnant for the past few years. After much deliberation, the Council of the Institution agreed that Corporate and Graduate Members of the Institution could have the abbreviation “Engr.” affixed in front of their names. The proposal was presented and approved by the members at the Annual General Meeting in 2005.

The idea is for members of the Institution to use the title for better standing and recognition and with the intention of promoting membership into the Institution. This is also one of the ways of branding the Institution. Graduate members can also use this title to the public at large with the confidence that an “Engr.” is one whose degree has been vetted and recognised by the Institution. When such prefixes are used IEM members are advised that they shall ensure that Grad IEM or MIEM or FIEM as the case may be are affixed after their names to clearly indicate their respective grade of membership of the IEM.

IEM members who are Professional Engineers registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia are free to continue using the abbreviation “Ir.” affixed to the front of their name if they wish. “Engr.” is meant for the members of the IEM who wish to use this abbreviated title before their names. The IEM wishes to announce that Article II of our Constitution, dealing with “Membership”, has been amended in the 2005 AGM, and approved by the Registrar of Societies in 2006; with a new paragraph that reads as follows: - “Fellows, Members and Graduates shall be entitled to the use of the title “Engr.” placed before their names”

Source : IEM

Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures

EN 1993-1-1, Design of steel structures - General rules

EN 1993-1-2, Design of steel structures - Fire

EN 1993-1-3, Design of steel structures - Cold-formed structures

EN 1993-1-4, Design of steel structures - Stainless steel

EN 1993-1-5, Design of steel structures - Plates structures

EN 1993-1-6, Design of steel structures - Shell structures

EN 1993-1-7, Design of steel structures - Plated structures transversely loaded

EN 1993-1-8, Design of steel structures - Design of joints

EN 1993-1-9, Design of steel structures - Fatigue strength of steel structures

EN 1993-1-10, Design of steel structures - Selection of material for fracture toughness and
through-thickness properties

EN 1993-2, Design of steel structures - Bridges

EN 1993-3, Design of steel structures - Buildings

EN 1993-4, Design of steel structures - Silos, tanks and pipelines

EN 1993-5, Design of steel structures - Piling

EN 1993-6, Design of steel structures - Cranes

EN 1993-7, Design of steel structures - Towers, masts and chimneys

ACEM Engineering Awards 2008

The ACEM Engineering Awards 2008 was organised in conjunction with the 45th Anniversary Dinner of the Association. The competition was open to ACEM Member Firms only and the Award symbolize dedication, innovation, perseverance and strong commitment in meeting engineering-consultancy excellence. This year of the Panel Judges awarded four entries with the following awards:

A Gold Award of Special Merit was conferred on:



Consultant : T & T Konsult Sdn Bhd
Project : Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill, Hulu Selangor
Category : Environmental Engineering

The Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill, located in Hulu Selangor is a modern, large-scale, state of the art landfill facility which represents a major step forward in waste management technology in Malaysia. The Bukit Tagar initiative involved an intensive fast-track programme of planning, design and construction, aimed at providing a long-term solution that supports the Government of Malaysia’s objectives and strategies in the management of waste.

A Gold Award of Special Merit was conferred on:



Consultant : Sepakat Setia Perunding (Sdn) Bhd
Project : Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART)
Category : Civil and Structural Engineering

The SMART project is a forward looking solution that addresses two evident issues in the Kuala Lumpur Central Business District: major flooding caused by heavy downpour and severe traffic congestion along city roads during peak hours. SMART is the world’s first dual purpose flood bypass tunnel which not only divert flood water away from the confluence of Sg. Ampang and Sg. Klang but also doubles up as a two-deck motorway in its central section to relieve traffic congestion at the southern gateway into the city centre.

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Consultants : Minconsult Sdn Bhd
Project : A-380 MAS Hangar at MAS Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Category : Structural Engineering

The A-380 Hangar has a clear column free space of 231m x 100m with 32m minimum clear height. The Hangar building has been designed to accommodate a maximum of two A-380 aircrafts and a Boeing 737 simultaneously abreast for maintenance purposes and is the world’s largest column free hangar steel structure.

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Consultant : HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd
Project : Kuala Lumpur – Putrajaya Highway
Category : Civil and Structural Engineering

The Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Highway (KLPH) is a dedicated highway providing a high speed facility with short journey times between Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. KLPH provides connectivity to concession roads and other major roads within Kuala Lumpur to ensure adequate alternatives are given to road users heading to Putrajaya and KLIA. The KLPH alignment within the city area traversed through a highly urbanized corridor, which posed a series of difficulties and challenges for the Consultant.