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Vol. 10, No. 1, Jan 2014 Newsletter of IES-IStructE Singapore Group
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8th IStructE ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE ON STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING:
FUTURE CITIES The IES/IStructE Joint Committee organized the 8th IStructE Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering
with a theme on “Future Cities”. Held at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel on 22 November 2013, the
conference features lectures on future structures, sustainable energy and water resource developments, and
eco-cities. It attracted over 160 attendees that include practicing engineers, contractors, researchers, city
planners and architects as well as representatives from Australia, Malaysia, Caribbean and China Regional
Groups.
Conference Speakers : (1) Mr Vincent Callebaut (2) Prof. Joseph Lim (3) Prof Tim Ibell (4) Er Dr Johnny Wong
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Delegates of 8th IStructE Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering Prof. CM Wang delivering
Welcome Address
The full day proceedings featured: (1) Archibiotic by Mr Vincent Callebaut from Vincent Callebaut Architectures,
France (2) Planning for an Open Pit Underground Habitat by A/Prof Joseph Lim from NUS Department of
Architecture (3) Extraordinary Possibilities for Future Concrete Structures by Prof Tim Ibell from the Department
of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Bath University, UK (4) Punggol Eco-Town: The Future is Now by Er. Dr.
Johnny Wong, Group Director of HDB Building Research Institute (5) Sustainable Technologies for an Eco-city
by Dr Terence Goh from SIM University (6) Singapore’s Sustainable Development Journey for the Built
Environment: From Building Life-Cycle Approach by Mr. Jeffery Neng from Centre for Sustainable Building &
Construction, BCA (7) Current Situation and Research of Structural Design for Super High-rise Buildings by
Prof James Ding from Tongji University, China (8) How Singapore Prepares for the Future and How the
Engineering Profession can Contribute to Building Future Cities by Mr Lim Teck Leong from URA
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The Structuralist Editorial Committee
Editors: Dr Kong Kian Hau & Er Kang Jianhan
Advisors: Prof Wang Chien Ming
A/Prof Lok Tat Seng
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IES-IStructE Joint Committee
Prof Wang Chien Ming (Chairman):
Er. Dr. Ho Kwong Meng (Vice Chairman):
A/Prof Lok Tat Seng (Hon. Secretary):
Dr Boh Jaw Woei (Hon. Treasurer):
Er Reve Chin (Asst. Hon. Secretary):
Er Ms Jeslin Quek ( Asst . Hon. Treasurer):
Er Wijaya Wong
Er Mak Yew Cheong
Er Mah Guan Pang
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Er Ang Chee Keong
Er Seow Hong Chiow
Er Steve Yeung
Er Ms Cong Zheng Xia
Er Kang Jianhan
Er Sam Tan Gak Peng:
Er Leonard Heng
Dr Kong Kian Hau
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World renowned Architect Vincent Callebaut from France, kicked
off with his first lecture: Archibiotic. He showcases seven amazing
futuristic structural projects inspired by contemporary
biotechnology: Bio-morphism, Bionic and Bio-mimicry. He cleverly
integrated Architectural with organic forms of lilypad, dragonfly,
coral reef and even swallow’s nest. In the lecture, one is brought
to a space where human and natural systems integrate so
seamlessly. Architect Prof Joseph Lim explores the possibility of
underground cities, addresses the challenges in living
underground and the factors that are to be considered in building
and planning for an open pit underground habitat. This is
necessitated by increasing land scarcity in Singapore. Drawing
from his experience, Prof Lim analysed various building
configurations within the underground space through daylighting,
airflow and evacuation strategies. With sophisticated modeling
techniques and simulations, he evaluated the liveablility for each
of the 5 schemes. His work no doubt laid the cornerstone for
future studies. After the morning break, the conference turned
from conceptual to state-of-the-art construction. Prof Tim Ibell
envisaged future concrete structures adopting fabrics as formwork
will bring extraordinary possibilities. Structural concrete structural
forms once limited by regular box-type formworks will no longer
confine the imagination of architects and structural engineers. The
fabric-formed beam effectively reduces material use and
enhances durability; leading to a more sustainable construction.
The fourth lecture by Dr Johnny Wong on Punggol Eco-town
shows a living model for future towns where every resident can be
part of a wider movement in sustaining the environment. The jewel
of this model, My Waterway@Punggol, demonstrates how positive
human intervention can benefit both the human and natural
habitats. Mr Wong also illustrates another key project is
Treelodge@Punggol:HDB’s first eco-precinct. With intelligent use
of greenery, energy and water/waste management, the project
sets a benchmark for future public housing to encourage the
community to lead an eco-lifestyle. The participants took a one-
hour lunch at the Grand Ballroom of Grand Copthorne hotel. A
marvelous buffet spread greeted the famished delegates.
Participants took the opportunity to discuss the engineering
problems and innovative solutions directly with the presenters of
future cities and others networked with their peers in the industry.
Dr Terence Goh looks to a broader model in his lecture on Sustainable Technologies for an Eco-city:
Tianjin Eco-city. This model for future townships presents a different social, cultural and technological
challenges than those faced in the Punggol Eco-Town.
Conference Speakers : (5) Dr Terrence Goh (6) Mr Jeffrey Neng (7) Prof James Ding (8) Mr Lim Teck Leong
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Dr Goh focuses on holistic range of recent technologies encompassing the supply of water, minimizing solid
waste, renewable energies and improving employee knowledge. He was able to tame emerging technologies
in water and waste management and implement practical means required for a sustainable eco-city. The
sixth lecture, by Jeffery Neng, describes how a small city state is able to move forward with innovative
solutions despite all the constraints. From regulator’s point of view, Mr Neng explains how Singapore moves
towards the long term objective to minimize waste and enhancing energy efficiencies through the
implementation of ‘Green Mark’. The details are inspiring and the lecturer left no stones unturned in outlining
the authority’s roadmap to developing sustainable construction for the city-state. After the afternoon tea-
break, Prof James Ding zoomed into the design of super high-rise buildings, giving a wider spectrum of
topics for the conference as compared to the ‘macro’ perspectives in previous lectures. Prof Ding believes
that Future Cities will rise taller, and by use of composite structures, mega frames and mega-support, the
thirst for height in dense cities can be alleviated. He discussed the latest status, innovations and research of
super tall buildings in China, which provides useful information on how and why high-rise buildings are built
as such. One would come to realize that the magnificent design of such buildings has many practical
applications as the underlying motivations. City planner Lim Teck Leong sums up the day’s conference with
his final lecture, balancing innovation between practicality and possibility. He relates how the ‘DNA’ of the
Singapore society was built upon. Mr Lim also shed light on the ‘Grand Plans’ of city planners by close
collaborations with various government agencies. He emphasized the important point that engineering is a
key pillar for an economically competitive, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable Future City to
become a reality. A vibrant Q&A session almost pushed the conference into overtime. The conference ended
with Prof Wang presenting certificates and tokens of appreciation to the sponsors of the conference. There is
no doubt that the participants enjoyed the 8 invited lectures immensely. They have certainly benefitted from
this conference, equipped with knowledge on city planning, analysis, design and construction of structures
and infrastructure and a glimpse of future city developments. The excitement generated from the lectures is
so great that some participants shared their newfound knowledge even weeks after the conference. This
probably best demonstrates the success of the event.
IES-IStructE JOINT COMMITTEE WISHES YOU & YOUR FAMILY
“A HAPPY, JOYFUL AND ABUNDANCE NEW YEAR 2014!”
Chairman of IES-IStructE,
Prof C.M. Wang presenting
certificates and tokens of
appreciations to sponsors
of the conference
(a) Jurong Consultants Pte
Ltd and (b) KTP
Consultants Pte Ltd
Thank you!
Post- conference Dinner
Standing (L-R): Er. GP Mah, Er.
Dr. KM Ho, Er. CK Ang, Dr. JW
Boh, Dr. KH Kong, Er Reve Chin,
Er Wijaya Wong & A/Prof Francis
Lok
Seated (L-R) Er Sam Tan, Prof CM
Wang, Past Chairman IStructE
Malaysia Ir. David Ng, Secretary
IStructE Malaysia Ir. Tan Choon
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Seminar Lecturers:
Dr. Anthony Darby (Bath University, UK)
Prof. Teng Jin-Guang (HK Polytechnic Univ.)
Prof. Zhao Xiao-Ling (Monash University, Aust.)
Er. Chew Keat Chuan (Group Director, BCA)
Er. Jeslin Quek (FYFE Asia, Singapore)
Enquiries: Please contact Mr Sam Chan
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 852 – 2334 6389
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IStructE CONFERENCE ON STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING IN HAZARD
MITIGATION, SHANGHAI (31ST OCT-1ST NOV. 2013)
The IStructE conference was rather unique with 2 two-day conferences mounted almost back-to-back
held in Beijing (Tsinghua University) and in Shanghai (Tongji University) respectively. The conference
was arranged to benefit the concentration of members in the two major cities in China. The opening
ceremony and keynote presentations on 31st October were held in a Lecture Hall at Tongji Architectural
Design (Group). Several dignitaries from Tongji University and IStructE, including IStructE President YK
Cheng and Chief Executive Mr Martin Powell, were present to grace the opening ceremony. The keynote
speakers were Prof Yi-Yi Chen of Tongji University, Prof Andrew Whittle of MIT, Dr Fahim Sadek of
NIST(USA), Prof Ahmed Elghazouli of Imperial College London, and Prof Nelson Lam from the University
of Melbourne.
Chairman and keynote speakers in the Lecture Hall
at Tongji Architectural Design (Group)
Audience in the Lecture Hall at Tongji Architectural
Design (Group)
2013 IStructE Gold Medal Dr Man-
Chung Tang delivering his Gold
Medal Address
Small group of participants with Dr Man-Chung Tang 2013 IStructE
Gold Medallist
Following the afternoon tea break on the first day, IStructE President YK Cheng officiated at the
presentation of the 2013 IStructE Gold Medal to Dr Man-Chung Tang for his outstanding contributions to
the structural design of major long span bridges around the world. The IStructE Gold Medal is the
Institution’s most prestigious award and is given to an individual for exceptional and outstanding
contributions to the advancement of structural engineering. Dr Tang’s Gold Medal address was
inspiring. He charted his life as a young man growing up in China to a flourishing career in Germany and
the United States. It was a privilege to be able to hear at first-hand the wisdom of this artistic and
innovative structural engineer. Members will marvel at the accolades bestowed on this humble structural
engineers (see the December 2013 issue of The Structural Engineer). The second day of the
conference was held in the Tongji Sino-France Centre within the grounds of Tongji University. Several
parallel theme-based sessions were held in three lecture theatres. The conference concluded
successfully with friendship consolidated and forged.
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IStructE SINGAPORE’S OUTREACH TRIP TO HANOI
Continuing in the promotion plans of IStructE Singapore Regional Group to the Vietnamese, Prof CM
Wang led a team of IStructE members to Hanoi. They visited Hanoi’s National University of Civil
Engineering (NUCE) which has 30,000 civil engineering students and 948 university staff. These
staggering numbers of students and staff place the university as the world’s largest civil engineering
school! More information of NUCE may be obtained from the website www.nuce.edu.vn. The Singapore
delegation was greeted by Prof Pham Duy Hoa (Vice Rector for Education), several deans of the various
majors of civil engineering, and Prof Nguyen Hoang Giang (Director of International Cooperation
Department) and had a cordial exchange of ideas on the cooperation between IStructE Singapore
Regional Group and the university in advancing structural and civil engineering in Vietnam.
Meeting between members of the Singapore delegation and the NUCE deans
NUCE staff and students attended the talks by Prof Wang, Er Mak and Er. Wijaya
During the visit, Prof CM Wang presented a one-hour lecture on Very Large Floating Structures, while
Er Mak Yew Cheong described the design and construction of the Gardens by the Bay and Er Wijaya
Wong shared pertinent information on the Institution of Structural Engineers. The lectures were well
attended with over 200 staff and students in the large meeting hall.
“On behalf of National University of Civil Engineering (NUCE), I would like to express our great
appreciation for your visit and amazing presentations at our University. The impact of the seminar was
so great and people keep asking about it. Many want to visit IStructE, NUS and NTU next year. We
hope this is the first of many activities that IStructE will carry out in Vietnam. We, NUCE, look forward
to cooperating with you in the future for our common interests. As for student membership of IStructE,
we will select students who are interested in joining the Institute and send you the list. Please support
them for this wonderful opportunity. Thank you very much and I hope you had a great trip in Hanoi. We
look forward to welcoming you back soon”.
Prof Nguyen sent the following email message to the Singapore delegation after their visit:
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IStructE Singapore’s Outreach Trip to Hanoi (continued from page 6)
Since the visit, 35 students from NUCE have joined IStructE as student members. The Singapore
delegation also took the opportunity to visit Ha Long bay which is one of the seven natural wonders of the
world. The emerald-coloured bay with its 1969 limestone islands certainly lives up to its name as a natural
wonder of the world. Below are photos of the bay and the limestone cave taken by Er Mah Guan Pang.
A peaceful and beautiful glimpse of Ha Long Bay Limestone cave in one of islands in Ha Long bay
INSTITUTION NEWS ON MANDATORY CPD
(Bye-law amendment will allow the Institution to remove from membership any member who fails to
comply with its CPD requirements.
Over the last five years the Institution has led UK engineering institutions in developing CPD reporting,
observing the global trend for mandatory reporting and the need for engineers to better reflect the practises
of other UK professions like doctors and lawyers. On 17 January 2014 an Extraordinary General Meeting
was held at Institution Headquarters. During the Meeting a Bye-law amendment was passed which, subject
to formal approval from the Privy Council, will allow the Institution to remove from membership any member
who fails to comply with its CPD requirements. It is anticipated that this change will be effective from 2015. A
proportion of the membership will be asked to submit their CPD record each year. Only those explicitly
requested to submit a CPD record will be obliged to comply. This means that any member asked to make a
submission must now do so before the annual deadline of March 31, to avoid further action which could lead
to removal from membership. Removal from membership will not be automatic; there will be a thorough
consultation process with any such member to offer assistance and support, and allow him or her to comply
with the Institution’s CPD policy. Extenuating circumstances which may prevent a member from undertaking
the recommended minimum amount of CPD per year (30 hours) will be taken into account.
Who does the amendment affect? The amendment only applies to practising, professionally qualified
members – i.e. the grades of Technician, Associate-Member, Associate, Member and Fellow. It does not
apply to Students, Graduates, retired or non-practising members. The Institution is committed to supporting
members through this process. We have an extremely flexible system which provides numerous pathways
to satisfy the CPD requirements. For example, we will accept confirmation from selected institutions that a
member has undertaken appropriate CPD in lieu of a submission to IStructE. Extensive guidance on CPD
submission is found in the web link. The sample of members chosen for audit will comprise of those
professionally qualified members elected during the previous12 months and a randomly selected list of
existing members. We estimate that members can expect to be selected for audit perhaps every four to five
years.
Why has the Institution amended the Bye-law? The 2014 January EGM was the culmination of a
process which began on 23 May 1996, when Council approved an additional Rule of Conduct which stated
that members of the Institution “shall have a duty to update and broaden their professional knowledge and
skills on a continuing basis.” This was followed in 2011/12 by the Institution’s new CPD reporting scheme.
Members elected after 1 January 2011 were required to submit CPD records in the year following their
election and last year the Institution received and approved CPD records from all such members – resulting
in a 100% response. Members elected prior to 1 January 2011 became subject to a random, voluntary audit
and in 2012 almost 70% of such members made a submission. We understand that our practising
professional members already undertake CPD, demonstrating their competence and commitment to the
profession. Full participation in our CPD reporting scheme will show our members to be at the forefront of
professional standards and allow us to raise the profile of structural engineers more effectively with
Government, industry and the general public. Any questions should be addressed to Allan Brereton via email
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COURSE ON SMART STRUCTURES
TECHNOLOGY AND STRUCTURAL
HEALTH MONITORING
Fees are inclusive of 7% GST, course notes, lunch and light refreshments
Smart structures technology is an emerging subject integrating conventional structural engineering and
information technologies (IT), such as smart materials/sensors, sensing/monitoring, on-board
processing/diagnosis and structural control. This one-day course introduces the basic theories on smart
structures and their applications to civil infrastructural systems. The topics include:
•experimental modal analysis and modal identification
•structural response modification and control
•damage locating vector method for structural health monitoring
•FE model updating and assessment, and
•smart sensors such as wireless, optical, and piezo-electric sensors.
Example applications are on buildings, towers, bridges, and subway systems. The smart structures
technology is expected to lead the technological developments related to civil infrastructure for achieving
a safe and secure society with a better quality of life.
Who should attend? The course will be relevant and useful to practicing engineers, contractors,
academics, graduate students, researchers, building regulator and architects.
Lecturers:
Prof Yun Chung Bang, Chair Professor at the School
of Urban and Environmental Engineering in Ulsan
National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST)
and Professor Emeritus at Korean Advanced Institute
of Science & Technology (KAIST).
Prof Quek Ser Tong, faculty member in the
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and
Vice-Dean for Graduate Studies at the National
University of Singapore.