8 th IStructE ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE ON STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING: FUTURE CITIES

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1 MCI (P) 021/12/2013 Newsletter of IES-IStructE Singapore Group Vol. 10, No. 1, Jan th 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. (b) (c) (d) Delegates of 8 th 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 (1) (2) (3) (4) Conference Speakers : (1) Mr Vincent Callebaut (2) Prof. Joseph Lim (3) Prof Tim Ibell (4) Er Dr Johnny Wong 1

2 Dear readers, thanks for taking time to read this newsletter. We appreciate your continued support and would also like to hear from you for whatever reasons. Please direct all your correspondence and inquiries to: 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): jeslinquek@fyfeasia.com Er Wijaya Wong Wijaya@arup.com Er Mak Yew Cheong Mak.yew.cheong@pmlink.com.sg Er Mah Guan Pang admin@mabaengineering Er Ang Chee Keong angcheekeong@gmail.com Er Seow Hong Chiow hcseow83@gmail.com Er Steve Yeung Steve.Yeung@WorleyParsons.com Er Ms Cong Zheng Xia cong_zx@wohhup.com Er Kang Jianhan jianhankang@gmail.com Er Sam Tan Gak Peng: tangakpeng@yahoo.com.sg Er Leonard Heng hleonard@dsta.gov.sg Dr Kong Kian Hau kongkianhau@gmail.com The Structuralist Editorial Committee Editors: Dr Kong Kian Hau & Er Kang Jianhan Advisors: Prof Wang Chien Ming A/Prof Lok Tat Seng Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed therein are solely those of the writers and its publication does not necessarily imply that such views and opinions are endorsed by the IES, IES/IStructE Joint Committee and the editorial committee of The Structuralist. Copyright: The reproduction in whole or in part of any material in this publication must obtain written permission from the editorial committee of this publication and/or from the respective author(s). 8 th IStructE ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE continued from page 1 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 onehour 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. (5) (6) (7) (8) Conference Speakers : (5) Dr Terrence Goh (6) Mr Jeffrey Neng (7) Prof James Ding (8) Mr Lim Teck Leong 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. 2

3 Vol. 10 No. 1 Oct 2014 Page 3 8 th IStructE ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE continued from page 2 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 teabreak, 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 (b) 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. (c) (d) (b) Chairman of IES-IStructE, Prof C.M. Wang presenting certificates and tokens of appreciations to sponsors of the conference Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd and (b) KTP Consultants Pte Ltd Thank you! IES-IStructE JOINT COMMITTEE WISHES YOU & YOUR FAMILY A HAPPY, JOYFUL AND ABUNDANCE NEW YEAR 2014! 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 Wei

4 Vol. 10 No. 1 Jan 2014 Page 4 (b) (c) 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 samchina@gmail.com Fax:

5 Vol. 10 No. 1 Jan 2014 Page 5 IStructE CONFERENCE ON STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING IN HAZARD MITIGATION, SHANGHAI (31 ST OCT-1 ST 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 31 st 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.

6 Vol. 10 No. 1 Jan 2014 Page 6 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 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. Prof Nguyen sent the following message to the Singapore delegation after their visit: 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.

7 Vol. 10 No. 1 Jan 2014 Page 7 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 INSTITUTION NEWS ON MANDATORY CPD Limestone cave in one of islands in Ha Long bay (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 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 allen.brereton@istructe.org

8 Vol. 10 No. 1 Jan 2014 Page 8 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.