Why the Course

 Simultaneously, there has been a considerable research effort in distress diagnostics, and in developing repair and strengthening measures all over the world. Sophisticated non-destructive testing techniques and highly accurate methods of distress analysis have been developed to understand and aid in distress diagnostics.

The present 3-day specialist course aims to provide the participants with modern procedures to scientifically investigate distress in bridge structures through partially destructive and non-destructive techniques with emphasis on interpretation of data from field investigations. Other important topics include repair and retrofit techniques and estimation of residual life of bridge structures. It is hoped that through the intensive course, the participants will be able to inspect, repair and strengthen bridges on sound scientific principles resulting in much longer life of these structures.

• Prof. D.N. Trikha - A PhD graduate from Imperial College, London and has vast experience in the field of bridge engineering. He is a recipient of several awards for his contribution in this field and currently holding Professorial Chair for Selangor State Government in Advanced Structures and Construction Technology.
• Dr. Waleed Thanoon - A senior lecturer at Civil Enginering Department, UPM and has more than 10 years of experience in research and teaching of structures. He has special interest in structural dynamics and non-linear modelling of structures.
• Ir. Dr. Ng See King - A senior engineer at JKR with vast experience in bridge inspection and assessment.
• Dr. Azlan Abdul Rahman - Assoc. Prof. and a Deputy Dean of Research and Development, UTM and has vast teaching and research experience in bridge structures.

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 Course Program

 8.00 – 8.30         Registration
8.30 – 9.00         Inauguration
9.00 – 10.00         Malaysian Bridges – Status and Condition
10.00 – 10.30     Coffee Break
10.30 – 11.30     Nature of distress, causes and significance.
11.30 – 12.30     Assessment Techniques - Non-destructive
12.30 – 14.00     Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.30     Assessment Techniques - Destructive
15.30 – 16.00     Coffee Break
16.00 – 17.30     Assessment of Corrosion.

Nov. 3, 1998

 8.30 – 10.00     Structural Behaviour and Potential Visible Distress.
10.00 – 10.30     Coffee Break
10.30 – 11.30     Analysis for Distress - I.
11.30 – 12.30     Analysis for Distress - II.
12.30 – 14.00     Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.30     Residual Strength.
15.30 – 16.00     Coffee Break
16.00 – 17.30     Repair Techniques.

Nov. 4, 1998

 8.30 – 10.00     Strengthening Techniques - I.
10.00 – 10.30     Coffee Break
10.30 – 11.30     Strengthening Techniques - II.
11.30 – 12.30     Post-rehabilitation Assessment
12.30 – 14.00     Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.30     Inspection and Maintenance.
15.30 – 16.00     Coffee Break
16.00 – 17.30     Case Histories - Practical Experience.

A 3-day course on BRIDGE ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION

2^nd. - 4^th. November, 1998

Venue: Bilek Seminar Baru, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Fees: Early registration (before 30^th September 1998) = RM550.00
Late registration (after 30^th. September 1998) = RM650.00

 

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Registration can be sent through post or fax. Please register early as participation is on first come first serve basis. The fees include course notes, morning and afternoon tea and lunch for the three day course. Fees must be paid in advance. Please make cheques payable to Bendahari Univeristi Putra Malaysia and send to the course Co-ordinator, on the following address:

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