ANNUAL REPORT

THE HONK KONG INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS 香港工程師學會 THE HONG KONG INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS JOINT STRUCTURAL DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013

HONG HONG KONG KONG INSTITUTION OF OF ENGINEERS JOINT JOINT STRUCTURAL DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS HKIE Structural Division 1 Committee Members 2-3 Chairman s Report 4-5 Discipline Matters 6-10 Event Highlights Annual Seminar 2012 Annual Dinner 2012 Technical Meetings Technical Visits 10 IStructE President Address 2012 11-18 Structural Excellence Award 2013 19 Awards 20 IStructE Report 21 List of JSD Chairmen Ir Gabriel YU Lin-keung Chairman T.K. Tsui Gabriel Yu Limited Ir Dr Eddie LAM Immediate Past Chairman The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ir Prof CHAN Siu-lai Deputy Chairman The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ir Ben TSE Wai-keung Hon Secretary C M Wong & Associates Limited Ir LAM King-kong Hon Treasurer Housing Department Ir Dr Ray SU Kai-leung Deputy Hon Treasurer The University of Hong Kong Ir Edward CHAN Sai-cheong Programme Organizer AECOM Ir Prof KUANG Jun-shang Programme Organizer Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ir LAU Chi-kin Discipline Chairman Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited Ir Martin TSOI Wai-tong OC Chairman of Annual Dinner 2012 Housing Department Ir Ken NG Kin-shing Training Committee Representative Buildings Department Ir Paul LEE Kai-hung Public Relations Committee Representative Hsin Chong Construction Company Limited Ir Paul TSANG Sau-chung Council Member (IStructE 2011-2012) Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited Ir Prof Paul PANG Tat-choi Chairman of IStructE sub-committee (Hong Kong Division) Buildings Department Ir CHAN Siu-tack HKIE Council Member Housing Department Ir Prof Andrew LEUNG HKIE Journal Reviewer City University of Hong Kong Ir Aldows TANG Hung-chun Committee Member Meinhardt (C&S) Limited Ir Aldows TANG Hung-chun Committee Member Meinhardt (C&S) Limited Ir Benny LAI Siu-lun Committee Member Siu Yin Wai & Associates Limited Ir Thomas WONG Committee Member YSK2 Engineering Company Limited Ir TSE Kam-leung Committee Member Architectural Services Department Ir CHAN Chi-kong Committee Member Atkins China Limited Ir Albert Leung Wing-keung Co-opted Member Jacobs China Limited Ir LEUNG Kwok-tung Co-opted Member Architectural Services Department Mr Simon PANG H L Ex-officio Member (AMC Representative) AECOM Asia Company Limited Mr Tang Whai-tak Ex-officio Member (YMC Representative) 01

HONG HONG KONG KONG INSTITUTION OF OF ENGINEERS JOINT JOINT STRUCTURAL DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CHAIRMAN S REPORT CHAIRMAN S REPORT It is my greatest honour to be the 34th Chairman of the Joint Structural Division (JSD) for Session 2012/2013. As said on my date of election at the last AGM, it is also my great privilege to be inherited with a good team of distinguished structural engineers as office bearers, and committee members. With the wonderful ground work done by our JSD predecessors and earnest effort of our committee members, this year we have made progress at various frontiers. Membership During the year 2012 to 2013, we witness a rise in JSD membership of 3.33% to a total of 6,231, including 265 Fellows and 4,107 Members. Committee Activities The JSD has organized over 30 activities in the session including: Technical meetings, seminars and site visits covering a range of topics Annual Dinner Structural Excellence Award Annual General Meeting Annual Seminar Major Events Annual Dinner 2012 was successfully held on 25 October 2012 at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong, with a full attendance of more than 500 members and guests. Professor Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Transport and Housing was guest of Honour of the evening. Structural Excellence Award 2013, with the aim to promote excellence in structural engineering and achievement by structural engineers, was conducted in April 2013. The Judging Panel assessed each project based on the project submissions, site visits and presentations by the finalists on 20 April 2013. The award winners for each category will be announced by Chairman of the Judging Panel, Ir Prof Paul PANG Tat-choi at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 9 May 2013. Participation of JSD in Serving the Community The JSD has active participation in serving the community. Members are nominated to various Government bodies with the aim to render our professional advice to the Government in different aspects and various stages of policy formulation. JSD members also play an important role as experts in the accreditation of university programmes, training schemes, and the assessment of application for registration as Registered Professional Engineer under the Engineers Registration Board. Professional Recognition and Training Written examination of the HKIE Structural Examination was successfully held in November 2012. Professional interview was also held in June and July before admission to corporate membership under Structural Discipline of HKIE. IStructE Matters The Chartered Membership examination was held in Hong Kong in early April 2013 with more than 200 candidates attending the examination. Mr. John Nolan, the President, and Mr Martin Powell, Chief Executive of the IStructE, came to Hong Kong in December 2012 for the Presidential Visit. The President also delivered his Presidential Address to a full house audience and followed by presentation of certificates to those newly elected Fellows and Members. Appreciation As said in my election at the last AGM, the success of the Joint Structural Division does not rely solely on the leadership of the chairman and the input of office bearers and committee members, it depends very much on the active participation and support from all fellow structural engineers. Your support will make the JSD grow and flourish and also give us impetus to scale new heights. Ir Gabriel Yu JSD Chairman Annual Visit 2013 was postponed due to the spread of H7N9 in Mainland China. The Committee agreed to reschedule the annual visit to a later date when the situation has improved. Annual Seminar 2013 will be held on 19 June 2013 with the theme Contemporary Iconic Structures. Ir S.S. Lee, GBS, JP, Chairman of Construction Industry Council will be the Guest of Honour. Distinguished overseas and local speakers ranging from academia to prominent professionals will share their innovative ideas and insightful experiences on structural engineering at this engineering platform. 02 03

HONG HONG KONG KONG INSTITUTION OF OF ENGINEERS JOINT JOINT STRUCTURAL DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT 2013 DISCIPLINE MATTERS DISCIPLINE MATTERS The HKIE Structural Examination The HKIE Structural Examination consists of TWO parts: (a) written examination and (b) professional interview. Applicant passing both parts and meeting the experience requirements under the relevant routes to membership will be eligible to become Corporate Member of the HKIE in the Structural Discipline (subject to meeting other requirements in the HKIE Constitution). Passing the written examination is not a pre-requisite for taking the interview and vice versa. The written examination of the HKIE Structural Examination (2012) was held on 16 November 2012 at the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre. It consisted two sections in the form of multiple choice questions (one hour) and design questions (six hours). 277 candidates attended the written examination and 71 passed with a passing rate at 25.6%. Examination results were announced in late March 2013 and the professional interview will be held in June/July 2013. Chief Examiners of Design Questions: Ir LAI Siu Lun Benn Ir Dr LAU Chi Wang James Ir Prof. LAU Ching Kwong Ir Prof. LAW Kwok Sang Ir TSANG Sau Chung Paul Ir WONG Chi Ming Chief Examiners of M.C. Questions: Ir Prof. AU Tat Kwong Francis Ir KWAN Kin Kei Ir Dr LAM Siu Shu Eddie Ir NG Kin Shing Lastly, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the Chief Examiners, Examination Markers and Interviewers and, in particular, the JSD Committee, for the dedicated efforts throughout. Ir Lau Chi-kin Chairman of HKIE Structural Discipline Dated 9 May 2013 EXAMINATION MARKERS: Ir Prof. AU Tat Kwong Francis Ir IEONG Kwok Lun Ir CHAN Chi Kong Ir IP Kwong Fat Nandi Ir CHAN Chu Fai Edmond Ir KAN Shiu Kay Eric Ir CHAN Chung Ming Ir KAN Tak Cheong Sonny Ir CHAN Ho Wai Winifred Ir KANG Man Ir CHAN Kar Lock Eric Ir KEUNG Wai Chung Ir CHAN Kit Choy Kenneth Ir KU Kwai Yau Ir CHAN Sai Cheong Ir Prof KUANG Jun Shang Ir CHAN Wai Ching Ir KWAN Kin Kei Ir CHAN Wai Tong Tony Ir KWAN Po Jen Helen Ir Dr CHENG Hon Tung Ir KWOK Chi Tak Philip Ir CHENG Man Lung Ir KWONG Po Lam Ir CHENG Pui Wan Ir LAI Hou Shun Otto Ir CHEONG Va Chan Ir LAM Chun Yin Kevin Ir CHEUNG Kwok Choi Ir LAM King Kong Ir CHEUNG Yiu Sun Wilson Ir LAM Kwok Leung Ir CHIONG Kam Yueng Jacky Ir LAM Nga Yan Ir CHOY Chun Chuen Ir LAM Ping Keung William Ir CHOY Ping Chi Thomas Ir Dr LAU Chee Sing Ir CHOY Siu Chung Adam Ir LAU Chi Ming Albert Ir CHUNG Kam Yin Robinson Ir LAU Wai Ming Ir CHUNG Kwong Nung Ir LAU Wing Yin Ir CHUNG Lung To Ir LEE Kai Kwong Peter Ir FOK Wing Huen Ir LEE Ping Kuen Ir FUNG Chi Keung Ir LEE Wing Hong Ir FUNG King Cheong Ir Dr LEE Yuk Nin Andy Ir Dr FUNG Wing Kun Ir LEE Yun Choi Ir HO Chung Leung Joseph Ir LEUNG Chi Hung Ben Ir HO Hon Kit Humphrey Ir LEUNG Chi Suen Francis Ir HO Hoo Yin Danny Ir LEUNG Hok Man Ir HO Koon Ho Ir LEUNG Kwok Tung Ir HO Nai Lun Ir LEUNG Siu Ming Ir Dr HO Wai Ming Goman Ir LEUNG Yu Wah Ir Dr HUI Ming Fong Lilian Ir LIU Chi Kwun Albert Ir LIU Sik Wing Ir LIU Tai Chuen Ir LIU Yuk Shing Ir LO Gon Fai Stephen Ir LO Man Chiu Raymond Ir MA Koon Yiu Ir MOK Chi Wah Martin Ir MOK Hing Wah James Ir NG Hon Keung Ir NG Kin Shing Ir NG Siu Kee William Ir NG Tim Yeung Ir PAO Wai Hong Ir Dr POON Sun Wah Ir PUN Chi Cheung Ir PUN Chupman Ir PUN Wing Chiu Anthony Ir SHAM Sai Wah Ir SIU Koon Hoi Carmine Ir SO Kwok Leung Ir SO Wah Wai Ir SO Yan Wing Ir Dr SU Kai Leung Ir SZE Wang Cho Ir SZETO Tat Yan Pattern Ir TANG Chung Ming William Ir TANG Ka Hung William Ir TANG Kevin Ir TANG Wai Chau Chezy Ir TANG Wai Ming Raymond Ir Peter TO Ir TONG Fung Ming Ir TSANG Kwok Leung Ir TSANG Ping Fai Kelvin Ir TSE Kam Leung Ir TSE Pak Kin Ir TSE Wai Keung Ir TSOI Wai Tong Martin Ir WAI Sai Chong Ir WAN Yiu Lun Ir WONG Kam Chuen Thomas Ir WONG Kong Loi Ir WONG Kwan Pak Dick Ir WONG Kwok Chuen Richard Ir WONG Po Chi Ir WONG Tsz Kin Francis Ir WONG Wai Hing Ir WONG Woon Ki Ir WONG Yiu Wang Andes Ir WU Chung Kei Ir YAU Hoi Ngan Alan Ir YAU Yiu Fong Ir YEUNG Chi Man Ir YEUNG Yiu Wing Ir YIP Wing Chung Ir YU Lin Keung Gabriel Ir YU Shek Man Ringo Ir YUEN David Ir YUNG Hun Tat Arthur 04 05

TECHNICAL MEETINGS, SEMINARS & VISITS 2012-2013 TECHNICAL MEETINGS, SEMINARS & VISITS 2012-2013 DATE DETAILS DATE DETAILS 2 August 2012 Technical meeting on Tin Shui Wai Public Library cum Indoor (Thursday) Recreation Centre by C K Kan of Architectural Services Department 24 August 2012 One day technical seminar on Introduction of Eurocode 3 on (Monday) Design of Steel Structures by Prof Dennis Lam of University of Bradford UK and Ir Prof S L Chan of Hong Kong Polytechnic University Jointly organized The Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 10 September 2012 Technical meeting on Al Shaqab Equestrian Performance Arena (Friday) for Qatar Foundation, Qatar, Doha by Henry Wong of WSP Group 21 September 2012 Technical meeting on Structural Excellence of Re-provisioning of Kennedy (Friday) Town Swimming Pool (West Island Line) by Alfred Cheng of AECOM and Alan Kwan of Paul Y Engineering 25 September 2012 Technical Meeting on Introduction of Mandatory Building (Tuesday) Inspection Scheme (MBIS) / Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme (MWIS) and the role and responsibility of the registered inspector (RI) by Humphrey Hon-kit Ho and Frankie K F Chau of Buildings Department 9 October 2012 Technical meeting on China World Tower, Beijing by Goman Ho, (Tuesday) Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited 25 October 2012 Annual Dinner (Thursday) 26 October 2012 Half day technical seminar on Use of Steel in Private Development Link Bridge by Dan Choy, Liu Yuk Shing and George Chung Jointly organized The Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 9 November 2012 Half day technical seminar on Dos and Don ts on Building Control of (Friday) Tempered Glass by Dr Dominic Yu of Alpha Consulting Limited Jointly organized The Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 17 November 2012 Technical Site Visit Lee Tung Street Project by Ben Tse of C M Wong & Associates Limited 19 November 2012 Technical meeting on Arup x WZQ Bridge by Freda Chu of Ove Arup (Monday) & Partners Hong Kong Limited 27 November 2012 Technical meeting on Concrete Filled Tube by Dr Johnny Ho of (Tuesday) The University of Hong Kong 3 December 2012 IStructE Presidential Address and Presentation Ceremony (Monday) 14 December 2012 Technical meeting on Seismic Performance and Design (Friday) Considerations of Infilled RC Frames by Ir Prof J S Kuang and Dr Terry Y P Yuen of The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 17 December 2012 Technical Meeting on Construction Standard 2 2013 Steel (Monday) reinforcement test standard by C K Cheung of Hong Kong Concrete Institute Jointly organized Building Division, Civil Division, Geotechnical Division, Structural Division, AMC, IMMM and City University of Hong Kong 12 January 2013 Site visit to Community Liaison Centre of Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (CWB) 17 January 2013 Technical Meeting on Seismic Risk in Hong Kong and Capacity (Thursday) Design of Seismic Resistant Structures by Ir Prof J S Kuang and Dr Gigi P C Suen of The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 2 February 2012 Site visit to Community Liaison Centre of Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (CWB) 22 February 2013 One day Symposium on Trend and Development in Structural (Friday) Use of Steel and Metals Jointly organized Canadian Society of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Branch The Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction 9 March 2013 Half-day Technical Seminar on Examination Techniques for the IStructE Chartered Membership Examination by Ir Prof Paul Pang, Ir Prof James Lau and Mr. Edwin Chan Chi-wing Jointly organized Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University 9 May 2013 Annual General Meeting (AGM) (Thursday) 19 June 2013 Annual Seminar Contemporary Iconic Structures (Wednesday) PHOTOS OF TECHNICAL MEETINGS 06 07

ANNUAL SEMINAR 2012 ANNUAL DINNER 2012 Division Chairman Ir Gabriel YU Lin-Keung Guest of Honour Prof Anthony CHEUNG Bing-Leung, GBS, JP Organizing Committee Chairman Ir Martin TSOI Wai-tong Division Chairman and OC Chairman with Guest of Honour The Annual Seminar 2012 was successfully held on 12 June 2012 at the Jockey Club Auditorium of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. With the theme on Contemporary Design Approaches and New Technologies in Structural Engineering, the Annual Seminar was overwhelmingly received with over 400 participants. Ir Dr Eddie S S Lam, Chairman of the Structural Division (2011-2012), started the Annual Seminar with the Welcome Speech. Professor Timothy W Tong, President of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University gave opening address to the seminar. Distinguished speakers of the Annual Seminar included both local and overseas professionals and academia (in order of presentation): Professor Richard LIEW of National University of Singapore, Ir Derek K L SO, Ir Dr Victor K S LI, Professor John Wilson of Swinburne University of Technology Australia, Ir Dr Goman W M HO, Mr Andrew ALLSOP and Ir Dr W T CHAN. Finally, Ir Dr C M KOON concluded the Annual Seminar with the Closing Remarks. Organizing Committee of Annual Seminar Chairman Ir Gabriel L K YU Members Ir Dr Eddie S S LAM (JSD Chairman 2011-2012) Ir Dr C M KOON Ir Ben W K TSE Ir Ray K L SU Ir Prof S L CHAN Ir Ken K S NG The Annual Dinner 2012 was successfully held on 25 October 2012 at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong, drawing a record-breaking attendance of over 500 members and guests. JSD is privileged to have Prof Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, GBS, JP Secretary for Transport and Housing attended as the Guest of Honour. Other distinguished guests included Mr AU Choi-kai, JP, Director of Buildings Department; Ms Ada FUNG, Deputy Director of Housing Department (Development & Construction); Ir Dr The Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai, SBS S.B.St.J. JP ; Ir Prof CHOY Kin-kuen, President of the HKIE. Organizing Committee of Annual Seminar Chairman Ir Martin W T TSOI Members Ir Gabriel L K YU (JSD Chairman) Ir Dr Eddie S S LAM Ir Ken K S NG Ir C K LAU Ir Ben W K TSE Ir K K LAM Ir Benny LAI 08 09

ISTRUCTE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 2012 The IStructE Presidential Visit 2012 was a lifting event of the Joint Structural Division (JSD). From 1st to 4th December 2012, Mr John Nolan, the 92nd President, and Mr Martin Powell, the Chief Executive provided us a forum for local members to meet the President in person, to learn the latest development of the IStructE from the Chief Executive and to exchange views for the President to better understand the matters in Hong Kong. The Presidential Visit began by visiting the Permanent Secretary and Senior Directorates of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and senior members of the HKIE. In the evening of 3rd December 2012, the President delivered his Presidential Address and presented certificates to one new fellow and over fifty new members. The event was shared with pride and happiness by new fellow and members together with their families and senior members of the IStructE. The Presidential Visit was concluded with the President and the Chief Executive meeting students and academics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. STRUCTURAL EXCELLENCE AWARD 2013 The Structural Excellence Award (formerly Structural Awards) aims to promote excellence in structural engineering demonstrated through the design and construction of buildings and structures completed in the last two years. The first award was held in 1998/1999 and this year is the 15th event. On 9 April 2013, the Judging Panel short-listed 8 finalists. Following site visits and project presentations on 20 April 2013, awards were decided with emphasis on engineering approach, integration, innovation/unusual features, buildability, energy efficiency/environmental consideration/sustainability and aesthetics. There are two categories of entries, namely Hong Kong Projects and Mainland/Overseas Projects. Grand Award of Hong Kong Project goes to Imperial Cullinan Hoi Fai Road (under the Residential Category, and Grand Award of Mainland/Overseas Project goes to Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Conservatories @ Gardens by the Bay. Hong Kong Projects Grand Award Residential Category Imperial Cullinan, Hoi Fai Road Mainland / Overseas Projects Grand Award Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Conservatories @ Gardens by the Bay Members of the Judging Panel Chairman Ir Prof Paul Pang Tat-choi The President The Chief Executive Members Ir Prof Joseph LEE-Hun wei Ir WONG Chi-ming Ir LAU Ching-kwong Ir Gabriel YU Lin-keung Ir S T CHAN Ir Prof William LAM Ir Prof Peter K K LEE Prof Richard LIEW Organizing Committee Chairman Ir Prof S L CHAN Members Ir Gabriel YU Lin-keung Ir Dr Ray SU Kai-leung Ir Ben TSE Wai-keung Ir LEUNG Kwok-tung Ir Martin TSOI Wai-tong Ir LAU Chi-kin Ir LAM King-kong The President and Chief Executive with committee, new fellow and new members 10 11

HONG KONG PROJECTS GRAND AWARD CATEGORY: RESIDENTIAL IMPERIAL CULLINAN, HOI FAI ROAD Structural Engineer: Sun Hung Kai Architects and Engineers Limited / Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Sun Hung Kai Architects and Engineers Limited / J.Roger Preston Limited Foundation Contractor: Tysan Foundation Limited Main Superstructure Contractor: Sanfield Engineering Construction Limited A luxury waterfront residential development located on reclaimed land at Hoi Fai Road, Kowloon. The development has a site area of about 11,353m 2 and 133,000 of construction floor area (CFA), consisting of five unique towers above a 6-storey podium and a 3-storey basement. The excavation depth of the basement was about 14m and it was constructed by using the top down method with the requirement of fast-track construction in mind. Innovation and Creativity Conventional fast track, top down basement construction method would make use of a diaphragm wall, which is an expensive and time-consuming method to provide a lateral supporting wall and temporary/permanent water cut off. In this project, the following innovative structure designs are implemented: Makes use of sheet pile walls with toe grouting and preloading struts to control the deformation and settlement of the surrounding sensitive ground, water mains and other utilities; heet pile walls are normally suitable for relatively shallower strutted excavation but when combined with preloading together and integrate with top-down temporary steel truss strutting system at the perimeter of the basement, deeper excavation can be achieved. Early planning of the construction sequence; allowed the top down basement and fast-track superstructure construction to be achieved without the use of a diaphragm wall; Use of passive subsoil drainage system to reduce up thrust on the basement slab; Uses sheet pile wall combined with toe grouting to act as a less permeable payer to greatly reduce the water inflow and thereby lessen the water pressure exerted on the slab; The basement wall provides permanent water cut-off to relieve water uplift pressure exerting on the basement slab; HONG KONG PROJECTS COMMENDATION MERIT CATEGORY: RESIDENTIAL ONE WANCHAI PROJECT Client: Urban Renewal Authority Dollar Union Limited Structural Engineer: AECOM Asia Co. Limited Architect: Simon Kwan & Associates Limited Heritage Consultant: The Team Consultant Contractor: Gammon Construction Limited The Project The site is located in heart of busiest district in Hong Kong Wan Chai where is predominantly characterized by old building constructed during colonial period and modern mansion which features commercial, hotel office and international conference and exhibition centre. The existing Wan Chai Market was built in 1937; it was a two-storey building with a semi-basement built in International Modern style. With the unique shape of Wan Chai Market, it was well known as an exceptional piece of the 1930s architecture built with heritage which had come into the spotlight of the local community. There is also story revealing that the basement of the existing market was used by the Japanese troops for their storage of corpses during the war period. With its social value and local interest, the existing Wan Chai Market was declared as Grade III historic building by Antique Monument Office. For a balance between preservation and sustainable development, the developers, Urban Renewal Authority and Dollar Union Limited and Antique Monument Office aim to preserve the unique features of the existing Market, such as the major façade including the main entrance, curved canopy and fins and the structural form of front portion, and construct a new residential tower over the existing Market building. Wind Tunnel studies were carried out on the development by RED Consultants Limited (RED). This included topographical studies, a force balance assessment of the structure loads and cladding pressures, and with a compatibility assessment of the structure between HK codes and international standards. This enables an accurate determination of the lateral wind load on the structures as well as the local effects on the façade elements, of which an economic design of the structural elements can be achieved. 12 13

HONG KONG PROJECTS COMMENDATION MERIT CATEGORY: NON-RESIDENTIAL LAM TIN NORTH MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING Client: Leisure and Cultural Services Department Project Management: Architectural Services Department Architect: Simon Kwan & Associates Limited Structural Engineering: AECOM Asia Co. Limited E&M Services Engineering: AECOM Asia Co. Limited Contractor: Hip Hing Hanison Joint Venture The One and Only One in Hong Kong Lam Tin North Municipal Building with Indoor Swimming Pool, Double Story Public Library and a New Music Centre with rehearsal Hall sitting at the junction of Tak Tin Street and Hing Tin Street in Lam Tin with all three services in an unique building. An unique Municipal Building of the kind in Hong Kong that remarkably enriched the community. The Scheme Swimming Pool at the lowest portion, while the Music Centre is in the middle and Library on the very top of the building. Merits of the Arrangement Ease of maintenance as all filtration plants are at Ground level Direct delivery of equipments and chemical for Swimming pools without disturbance to other facilities with a loading and unloading bay right next to Locate the heavy used facilities with larger population at lower floor for better circulation with more numbers of escalators while lifts are used for upper floor facilities Allow Library to enjoy natural sunlight with light houses and open roof area at upper part of building Create an open landscaped play-area above swimming pool Library are projected to allow better view into the open-area Garden and to provide a covered seat area under HONG KONG PROJECTS COMMENDATION MERIT CATEGORY: NON-RESIDENTIAL HENNESSY CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT HYSAN PLACE Developer: Gearup Investments Limited Structural & Geotechnical Consultant: Meinhardt (C&S) Limited Project Architect: Dennis Lau & Ng Chun Man Architects and Engineers (H.K.) Limited Design Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) Main Contractor: Gammon Construction Limited The project is bounded by Hennessy Road at north, Kai Chiu Road at south and Lee Garden at west and adjacent to an existing building, Lin Fook house. The building is near to existing Causeway Bay MTRC station, MTRC vent shaft and its substructures and close to water main and sewer pipes along Hennessy Road and Kai Chiu Road. The building is used as commercial and tourist centre. The building uses advanced framing system with trusses along two sides, huge urban windows and low e-glass for energy saving. It contains two transfer plates and sky bridge with elegant glass wall for Apple Shop. Mega r.c. columns are used with steel trusses and future extension for additional 7 stories is planned. The design involves the re-use of existing screen walls. In its design, CFD is used to predict the air ventilation surrounding the building. This is also the first LEED platinum in Greater China region. 14 15

HONG KONG PROJECTS COMMENDATION MERIT CATEGORY: HERITAGE CONVERSION OF YAU MA TEI THEATRE AND RED BRICK BUILDING INTO A XIQU ACTIVITY CENTRE Client: Leisure and Cultural Services Department, The Government of HKSAR Project Architect: Architectural Services Department, The Government of HKSAR Project Structural Engineer: Architectural Services Department, The Government of HKSAR Project Building Services Engineer: Architectural Services Department, The Government of HKSAR Contractor: Able Engineering Company Limited Design Concept and Approach YMTT is the only surviving pre-war cinema building in the urban areas of Hong Kong. The scale and overall architecture of the building are assessed to be exceptional significant in the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Report. The main façade, gable walls, stage setting for the proscenium arch, interior walls, roof profile and timber purlins are all character defining elements of high significance. The architecture of RBB is of utilitarian design and exceptional significance according to the HIA report. The external brick wall, pitched roof of double layer Chinese tiles, brick chimney stack and flue openings are also regarded as exceptionally significant. There are no records of structural drawings of the YMTT. A structural survey has been carried out including site measurements, identification of significant structural defects, testing of materials and foundation investigation. Through careful planning, good structural design, appropriate construction method and suitable stabilization works during demolition and re-construction, all the identified elements with cultural/historic significance are preserved and the modification works of the building satisfy the heritage conservation principles as well as current statutory requirements and operational needs. HONG KONG PROJECTS COMMENDATION MERIT CATEGORY: INFRASTRUCTURE & FOOTBRIDGE TAMAR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ELEVATED WALKWAY NO.1 (EW1) Client: Chief Secretary for Administration s Office Project Manager: Architectural Services Department Design and Build Consultant (Structural): Meinhardt (C&S) Limited Design and Build Consultant (Architectural): Rocco Design Architects Limited Design and Build Contractor: Gammon Hip Hing Joing Venture Executive Summary The Tamar Development located at the heart of the marvellous Victoria harbour front is a symbolic land-mark of Hong Kong. Providing the public a safe and convenient access to this landmark and beautiful waterfront from Admiralty MTR and bus stations across Harcourt Road is the Elevated Walkway (EW1) pedestrian footbridge. EW1 is the first twin composite steel U-shape box girder constructed in Hong Kong. The box structural form provides excellent load bearing and torsion resistance capacity with minimum structural depth utilizes the respective advantage of concrete and steel for the most cost effective design and allows EW1 to be constructed without interrupting Harcourt Road traffic. Left: Section showing proposed basement Right: Connection details of canopy at main façade 16 17

MAINLAND/OVERSEAS PROJECTS GRAND AWARD FLOWER DOME AND CLOUD FOREST CONVSERVATORIES @ GARDENS BY THE BAY Client: National Parks Singapore Concept Engineer: Atelier One Structural Engineer: Meinhardt (Singapore) / NUS / PolyU Advanced Analysis and Stability Check: HKPolyU / NUS Design Consultant: Wilkinson Eyre Architects Architect: CPG Consultants Pte Limited Contractor: Who Hup (Private) Limited Steel Fabricator: Yongnam Engineering and Construction Pte Limited Located in the heart of Singapore s downtown Marina Bay, The Gardens by the Bay is one of the largest and most advanced projects ever undertaken in Singapore as well as an integral part of a strategy by Singapore to raise the quality of life by enhancing greenery and flora in the city. The Flower Dome is filled with baobabs of different species from Australia, Africa and Madagascar, various species of cacti and succulents (desert-native plants), Chilean Wine Palm, Olive Trees, etc. The dome includes restaurants and an indoor event space that can accommodate up to 1,000 people. The plan dimensión of the cool dry biome is 170m x 105m and the cool moist 120m x 85m. These large enclosures need huge amountof energy to meet the operation conditions. The environment inside the cool dry greenhouse has to be maintained at 25 C, with a maximum relative humidity (RH) of 60% during day. This will drop to 17oC at 65% RH at night. The night temperature may be lowered to create the end of winter condition. In the cool moist greenhouse, the climate requirements are daytime 25 C at 80% RH or higher, dropping to 17 C at 80% RH at night. Assessment of Structural Robustness and Progressive Collapse Analysis : A study is made to assess safety and stability of the structure with damage of an arch. Design is made to ensure it will not lead to progressive collapse. Second Order Diect Analysis for Gemertric Nonlinear Effect : Efective length is uncertain in this structural form and the second-order direct analysis is used to check the strength and stability of the structure without assuming any effective length for the arch. AWARDS Joint Structural Division Awards Joint Structural Awards are established to recognize the best Hong Kong candidates who scored the highest marks in the professional examinations including the HKIE Structural Examination and the Chartered Membership Examination of the IStructE. NAME OF EXAMINATION Infrastructure Design Building Structures Design IStructE Examination (also awardee of A E Wynn Price) NAME OF AWARDEE Ir SUEN Tsz Ka Ir CHAN Wai Ir Edwin CHEN Chi Wing Best Reporter Awards 2013 Best Reporter Awards were introduced in November 2005 to encourage participation in events organized by the JSD; to promote interests in the respective themes of the events; and to promote report writing skills among members. DATE AND TYPE OF EVENT 9 March 2013 12 January 2013 12 January 2013 17 January 2013 (Thursday) 17 January 2013 (Thursday) WINNERS OF BEST REPORTER AWARDS Franco Chan So, Ka Man Katherine Chan, Hiu Tik Keith Wong, Ching Yin Elizabeth Ng, Wing Chi Patrick REPORT TITLE Seminar on Exam Techniques for the IStructE Chartered Membership Exam Site Visit to Community Liaison Centre (CLC) of Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (CWB) Site Visit to Community Liaison Centre (CLC) of Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (CWB) Technical Meeting - Seismic Risk in Hong Kong and Capacity Design of Seismic Resistant Structures Technical Meeting - Seismic Risk in Hong Kong and Capacity Design of Seismic Resistant Structures Best Student Awards Sponsored by structural engineering firms in Hong Kong, Best Student Awards have been announced to commend our undergraduates who demonstrated excellent overall academic results and high level of competences in structural engineering. SPONSOR UNIVERSITY AWARDEES OF BEST STUDENT AWARD Meinhardt (Hong Kong) Limited The University of Hong Kong Ms Leung Ka Yi Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ms Qian XIN Siu Yin Wai & Associates The Hong Kong University of Science Mr LEUNG Chun Hang and Technology T K Tsui & Associates Limited City University of Hong Kong Ms XUAN Jiali 18 19

ISTRUCTE REPORT REPORT BY CHAIRMAN OF THE ISTRUCTE SUB-COMMITTEE (HONG KONG DIVISION) 2012-2013 SESSION It is my honour to serve our structural engineering community as Chairman of the IStructE Sub-committee (Hong Kong Division). Council Members of the IStructE from Hong Kong include Ir Prof K F Chung, Ir Paul Tsang and Ir Gabriel Yu. The three Council Members and I have been serving as the link between the IStructE and the HKIE for the best interest of our members. CHARTERED MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION I am delighted to report that last year our candidates achieved a passing rate at 37.1% which is most likely the first time above the averaged global passing rate at 35.6% of the same year. With the assistance of our senior members, 123 Initial Professional Development Interviews were held in the summer last year. On 9th March 2013, a half-day seminar on the Chartered Membership Examination was conducted to provide the candidates with up-to-date information and examination techniques. The examination was held on 5th April 2013 with around 220 candidates. In respect of the Hong Kong Division, Ir Prof James Lau is Chief Examiner, Ir Dr H T Cheng, Ir Dr K S Law, Ir Helen Kwan and Ir K K Kwan are Marking Examiners for the CM Examination. The President PRESIDENTIAL VISIT The IStructE Presidential Visit 2012 was a lifting event of the Joint Structural Division (JSD). From 1st to 4th December 2012, Mr John Nolan, the 92nd President, and Mr Martin Powell, the Chief Executive had provided a forum for local members to meet the President in person, to learn the latest development of the IStructE from the Chief Executive and to exchange views for the President to better understand the matters in Hong Kong. The Chief Executive The Presidential Visit began by visiting the Permanent Secretary and Senior Directorates of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and senior members of the HKIE. In the evening of 3rd December 2012, the President delivered his Presidential Address and presented certificates to one new fellow and over fifty new members. The event was shared with pride and happiness by new fellow and members together with their families and senior members of the IStructE. The Presidential Visit was concluded with the President and the Chief Executive meeting students and academics of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The President and Chief Executive with committee, new fellow and new members Final Remarks I would like to thank the IStructE Sub-committee and Committee Members of the Joint Structural Division for their devotion in organizing the various meaningful activities of the Hong Kong Division. In particular, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all senior members who have conducted the Initial Professional Development Interviews and in particular to those delivered a very constructive and useful talk during the half-day seminar on the Chartered Membership Examination. Ir Prof Paul Pang Chairman, IStructE Sub-committee 9 May 2013 THE HONK KONG INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS 香港工程師學會 JOINT STRUCTURAL DIVISION - LIST OF CHAIRMEN Session Name of Chairman 1 st 79/80 Ir TSUI Tack Kong 2 nd 80/81 Ir Prof Fred NG Sai Ho 3 rd 81/82 Ir Dr Raymond HO Chung Tai 4 th 82/83 Ir Andrew NGAI Bick Yau 5 th 83/84 Ir David George HOLMES 6 th 84/85 Ir Brian POON Hon Yin 7 th 85/86 Ir David CHAN Wing Keung 8 th 86/87 Ir Barry John STUBBINGS 9 th 87/88 Ir Dr LAW Kwok Sang 10 th 88/89 Ir Patrick YIM Chun Nam 11 th 89/90 Ir Dr Joseph CHOW Ming Kuen 12 th 90/91 Ir Bruce Malcolm FOX 13 th 91/92 Ir TSE Pak Kin 14 th 92/93 Ir Ricky SO Yau Chi 15 th 93/94 Ir Hugh WU Sai Him 16 th 94/95 Ir Ignatuis LAU Yik Sum 17 th 95/96 Ir WONG Chi Ming 18 th 96/97 Ir CHEUNG Kwok Ming 19 th 97/98 Ir Prof KO Jan Ming 20 th 98/99 Ir Prof James LAU Chi Wang 21 st 99/00 Ir Kenneth LAU Kwong Hon 22 nd 00/01 Ir Prof Reuben CHU Pui Kwan 23 rd 01/02 Ir Prof Paul PANG Tat Choi 24 th 02/03 Ir Johnny FAN Siu Kay 25 th 03/04 Ir Helen KWAN Po Jen 26 th 04/05 Ir Joseph MAK Yiu Wing 27 th 05/06 Ir Prof CHOY Kin Kuen 28 th 06/07 Ir CHENG Yan Kee 29 th 07/08 Ir KWAN Kin Kei 30 th 08/09 Ir CHAN Siu Tack 31 st 09/10 Ir LAU Chi Kin 32 nd 10/11 Ir Dr KOON Chi Ming 33 rd 11/12 Ir Dr Eddie LAM Siu Shu 34 th 12/13 Ir Gabriel YU Lin Keung 20 21