INTRODUCTION REGISTRATION FEE (inclusive of 6% GST)

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It is clear that important engineering structures such as Klang 3 Bridge should be ACEM member firms RM 265.00 per person
designed much stronger than normal structures against natural hazards such as Others RM 371.00 per person
earthquake vibrations. In the event of bridge failure, its influence will be very
serious and dramatic on human life and the economy. Therefore, effects of the The registration fee shall be made payable to The Association of Consulting
earthquake should be anticipated in order to mitigate catastrophic failure of the Engineers Malaysia by crossed cheque and to be submitted with the completed
structure. registration form by 11 January 2016 to:
The seismic hazard assessment using probabilistic (PSHA) method is the first The Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia
step that should be done by engineers or researchers in the mitigation of No. 63-2 & 65-2, Medan Setia 1,
earthquake risks. In this lecture, simple procedure to understand the seismic
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hazard assessment and site specific analysis for Klang 3 Bridge will be
presented. The registration fee is non-refundable. However, substitution of participants
can be arranged by informing the organiser one week before the lecture
Introduction to seismic design in accordance to Eurocode 8 will be explained as
well. This lecture will also address the issue related to the implementation of the commences.
draft Malaysian National Annex under Eurocode 8 in Malaysia. The implication of
the draft Malaysian National Annex in Eurocode 8, especially for seismic action ENQUIRIES
clauses will be discussed, in respect of seismic zoning, design peak ground
acceleration and design response spectrum. For further enquiries, please contact the ACEM secretariat at tel. no.
03-20950031, fax no. 03-20953499 or e-mail sec@acem.com.my.

BENEFIT
SPEAKERS BIODATA
The lecture will enable participants to understand the concept used in the design
development of response spectrum at a particular site based on Probabilistic Dr. Meldi Suhatril is a civil engineer who graduated with bachelor and masters
Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA). The use of design response spectrum in degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2004 and 2006, respectively.
seismic design in accordance to Eurocode 8 is also elaborated. He obtained his Ph.D. from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in the field of
earthquake engineering. His expertise is in geotechnical and structural
earthquake engineering.
PROGRAMME
Currently, he is a senior lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering,
2.00 p.m. Registration University of Malaya. He has supervised several PhD and Master Students. In
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2.30 p.m. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis for Klang 3 Bridge his research, he has 8 local patents and 2 international patents for seismic
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4.00 p.m. Site Specific Analysis for Klang 3 Bridge Research Coordination in Malaysia, a committee member of Earthquake
4.30 p.m. Introduction to Seismic Design with accordance to Eurocode 8 and Active Fault Monitoring, and a committee member of Task Force for
Developing National ShakeMap under MET MOSTI. In international level, he
5.30 p.m. End of Lecture / Refreshments is a member of Seismological Society of America and Earthquake Engineering
Research Institute.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
For the past few years, he has been involved in several seismic hazard
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The lecture is eligible for 3 CPD hours for Professional Engineers registered assessment projects in Malaysia such as Klang 3 Bridge, 2 Penang Bridge,
with the Board of Engineers Malaysia, and a Certificate of Attendance will be Bum-Bum Island Bridge, KLIA, KLIA2, Tawau Dam, and seismic zone for
issued subject to full attendance. offshore in Malaysia.
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Lecture on Seismic Hazard Assessment for Klang 3 Bridge
and Introduction to Eurocode 8 Lecture on
Monday, 18 January 2016
MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur Seismic Hazard Assessment for Klang
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3 Bridge and Introduction to Eurocode 8

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