Session 1 (1245-1300)
• Registration & cocktail receptions
- for Medias & Attendance
- prepare goodies bag for medias

Session 2 (1300-1310)
• Introduction of Programme, Speakers & Objectives of Business Networking

Session 3 (1310-1325)
• Launching of book ceremony
- MC intro speaker and Mr Kam as invited guest
- Photo and sign on the big book poster
- Acknowledgement Mr. Kam (gift), Media (gifts)

Session 4 (1325-1415)
• Refinancing Now (50 min)
- Cases study and simulation

Session 5 (1415-1500)
• Mr. Kam- Property Investment workshop

Session 6 (1500-1530)
• Mobile Marketing
- The importance of engaging today consumers

Session 7 (1530-1550)
• Tea break

Session 8 (1550-1635)
• Latest Development of e-books Worldwide

Session 9 (1635-1700)
• Open Discussion & Closing

	Mr. Benson Wong Qualification : • MBA from Victoria University, Australia. • Associate for Malaysia Institute of Management(A.M.I.M) • Founding President and Advisor for VU MBA club • Speaker for Wawasan Entrepreneur Networking Group Strength : • An entrepreneur • Involved in multidisciplinary companies such as education, consultancy, publishing, landscaping, printing, property, recruitment and investment. • Ex-General manager for a holding in business consultancy. • Ex-Area manager for chain retailing. • Ex-Programme director for hospitality telemarketing. • Have accumulated experiences in business and non-profit organizations (NGOs)such as Malaysia Australia Foundation(MAF)and Malaysian Australian Alumni Council(MAAC). • Founding president and advisor for VU MBA Club. • Coauthored MBA Diary,MBA Edge & Refinancing Now Current job : • Manager from Financial Group Biodata : Benson Wong has an MBA from Victoria University and Associate for Malaysia Institute of Management (A.M.I.M). He is an entrepreneur. Along with his associates and business partners, he is involved in many companies in different industries such as education, consultancy, publishing, landscaping, printing, property and investment. Currently Benson Wong is the Manager from Financial Group. His accumulated experiences in business and non-profit organizations (NGOs) have sharply increased his learning curve. Such NGOs are Malaysia Australia Foundation (MAF) and Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC).He is also the founding president and advisor for VU MBA club. Benson coauthored MBA Diary, which presenting the MBA experience through the eyes of those who have completed it and provide a unique insightful window to the world of further education in business administration. His next book entitled MBA edge is just around the corner. He is also co author of Refinancing Now, which is also a lifestyle cum property investment book that contains simple calculations to compare the type of loans that best suits you. This book contains the ideas that will save you money! Benson aspires to contribute towards health care reforms
	Mr. Mohamad Ismail Qualification : • Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering majoring in Microelectronic from Universiti Putra Malaysia Strength : He graduated with a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering majoring in Microelectronic.Has been in banking industry for over five years with outstanding track record in consumer products both assets and wealth. Current job : Financial Consultant Biodata : Mohamad Ismail graduated with a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering majoring in Microelectronic from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He has been in banking industry for over five years and has an outstanding track record in consumer products in assets and wealth. He has received several Top Producer awards by foreign and local banks. Ismail looks forward to an active involvement in consumer product development.
	Mr. Donovan Chan Qualification : Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Communication from Monash University, Australia. Strength : His strengths including Event Management, Branding, Advertising, Promotion & Media. Current job : Chief Marketing Officer of Mitosis Sdn Bhd Biodata : Donovan Chan is responsible for Mitosis’s marketing and business development efforts, a leading interactive mobile marketing agency. The agency was formed since 2006 and has since then helped multiple clients engage better with its consumers through its core activities which includes mobile marketing, direct & guerilla marketing, experiential marketing and mobile content development. Global brands which has utilized Mitosis's services includes Heineken, Hennessy, British American Tobacco, Chevrolet, Honda, Maxis, DiGi, Malaysian Airlines, CIMB Bank, and various ad and media agencies like Universal McCann, Group M, Bates, BigTree to name a few. Prior to Mitosis, Mr. Chan held various positions in various leading ad agencies such as Account Servicing Manager, Strategic Planning Director, and Associate Creative Director where he manages, strategies and conceptualize the company’s clientele’s advertising, marketing and strategic planning efforts.
	Mr. Brian Lee Qualification : • MBA & B.B.A from Victoria University, Australia. • Associate for Junior Chamber International (JCI) and Lion Club Strength : • Entrepreneurship and networking • Involved in multidisciplinary companies such as education, event, cafe, fashion, sales and marketing • Senior manager for a multinational and public listed company • Marketing Director for an Event Company • Partnership and running a restaurant and trading company • Have accumulated experiences in business and non-profit organizations (NGOs)such as Junior Chamber International (JCI) and Lion Club which partner with United Nations, UNICEF, UNESCO, YBI, • President for High School and Sunway Bowling Club • Organizing Chairman (OC) for JCIKL Current job : An Entrepreneur Biodata : Brian Lee was helping family’s business and after complete VUMBA, he started to work for a multinational and public listed company where deal major customers like SHELL, DHL, UPS, FEDEX, YTL, Sunway Group, Petronas, Exxonmobil, Genting Group, TNB, TM and others. Then, starting his entrepreneur route by partnership into running a restaurant, event and trading companies. Being selected into PostgradAsia Magazine and website : http://www.postgradasia.com/index.asp?p=gpfull&gpid=58
	Mr. RodneyToh Qualification : MBA from Victoria University, Australia Strength : - Current job : Biodata : Rodney Toh has a MBA from Victoria University, Australia. He has 20 years working experience with 6 years in manufacturing industry & 14 years in the retail industry. He is the co-author of MBA Diary and coming book MBA Edge.
	Mr. Henchard Too Qualification : Diploma in Business Administration (ABE, UK), B. Arts - Financial Management and Accounting (Heriot-Watt University) and Master of Business Administration (Victoria University) Strength : - Current job : Biodata : Hencherd Too has advanced Diploma in Business Administration (ABE, UK), B. Arts - Financial Management and Accounting (Heriot-Watt University) and Master of Business Administration (Victoria University). He has 12 years in education industry. His key function in the current university college mainly covers registry functions. In additions to the role in Registry function, he was also involved in International Marketing function, planning and student recruitment from Middle East countries, China and South Korea.
	Mr. Kam Wei Tsung Qualification : Diploma in Information Technology from the University of Humberside (UK) 1992 Strength : Successful Real Estate Investor Current job : Director and Founder of Platinum Property Ventures Sdn. Bhd. Biodata : Kam obtained a graduate diploma in information technology from the University of Humberside (UK) in 1992 and pursued a career in IT for 4 years. Like most people, Kam aspired to retire rich and wealthy with high networth and a handsome passive income. With that aspiration, he quit his secure job to pursue a sales career in the financial industry for 8 years before becoming a full time investor in 2004. Kam believes in creating massive wealth in property investment but the lack of capital and knowledge held him back. However, his hunger for a way out made him search the answer through books and seminars. His turning point came in 2001 when he attended a talk by someone who actually took up property investment as a business and not just an investment portfolio. Kam has so far acquired 24 residential properties and RM8.3 million worth of commercial properties within a short period of just 3 years. Kam founded Platinum Property Ventures in 2004 with the vision of creating a community of property entrepreneurs with the ultimate aim of establishing a portfolio of income generating assets. His community is now 500 strong in numbers with members from KL and Singapore. Through a Property Wealth Creation program, Kam provides mentoring, coaching, infrastructures, resources and opportunities to all his 500 members. He was also one of the panel speakers at the recent EDGE Investment Forum on Real Estate 2009 which was held in April 2009. He is also one of the panel speakers in the upcoming FIABCI- Malaysia Smart Investment in Property Seminar (VII) 2009 – Secrets of Successful Real Estate Investors, which will be held in July 2009

Date and time	:	04-7-2009 (Saturday) 1300 - 1730
Venue	:	Seminar Hall,Ground Floor, Wisma Wawasan, No.19-0, Jalan PJS8/12, Dataran Mentari, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Location map	:	See location map
Fee	:	Free of Charge. Light Refreshment Provided

SECTION 1: Properties, Composition and Identification of Geosynthetics and Related Materials
• Historical development of geosynthetics
• Understanding properties of polymers as basic constituent of geosynthetics
• Types and forms for geotechnical & environmental engineering applications
• Key functions of geosynthetics
• Examples of applications of geosynthetics

SECTION 2: Testing and Current Test Standards
- How to correctly specify geosynthetics
- Interpretation of technical properties
• Update and current test standards for geosynthetics
• Understanding index testing & performance testing and their relevance to field applications
• Interpretation of test results
• Development of Malaysian test Standards
• Design by functional engineering properties approach
• Understanding properties of geosynthetics prevailing to applications – problems and common errors
• Workshop exercise on writing specification

SECTION 3: Designing with Geosynthetic for Soft Soil Stabilization
• Understanding geosynthetic design as separator and properties required for design
• Design procedure to current practice & method statement for installation
• Case histories – failure and success and why?
• Specification and relevance of properties

SECTION 4: Embankments on Poor Foundations
• Understanding geosynthetic functions for high embankments constructed over soft foundations and methods of stabilization including piled embankments
• Design exercise as per current practice with reference to instrumented embankment behaviour
• Method statement for construction with case histories

SECTION 5: Vertical Walls and Steep Slopes
• Principle of geosynthetic reinforced soil structures
• Critical testing regime and parameters for design
• Understanding current design codes, BS, FHWA, RTA etc.
• Design and specification exercise
• Method statement for construction and site supervisions

SECTION 6: Other Application of Geosynthetics
- Designing Geosynthetics for Landfills
• Terminologies and types of landfills
• Basic components of landfill design
• Case histories
- Designing with Geosynthetic Filter
• Principle of geosynthetic filtration theory (technological development)
• Design considerations and applications
• Construction method in shallow and deep water application and field tests

SECTION 7: Other Application of Geosynthetics
- Rehabilitation of Road Pavements with Geosynthetics
• Ensuring performance of geosynthetics for road pavements – case histories of success and failures through field testing
• Selection of bitumens for geosynthetic applications
• Site quality control and problem faced during construction
- Current Development of Geosynthetics
• Soil structure monitoring
• Geosynthetic systems for marine and environmental applications

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Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi Qualification : • 1986-Dean's List Award, Dept of Civil Engineering, Strathclyde University, UK • 1987-Bachelor of Engineering, 1st. Class Honours, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom • 1991-Doctor of Philosophy, University of Strathclyde, U.K., on Geosynthetics and Geotechnical Engineering Strength : - Current job : • General Manager of TenCate Geosynthetics Asia Sdn. Bhd. Biodata : Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class Honours) in 1987 and Doctor of Philosophy from University of Strathclyde, UK in 1991 on Geosynthetics and Geotechnical Engineering. His farmer position from 2004 to 2006 was act as GM of Polyfelt Asia Sdn. Bhd. and his currently GM of TenCate Geosynthetics Asia Sdn. Bhd. Ir. Dr. Loke has condocted many short courses, lectures on geosynthetics to government (JPS, JKR, PKNS) agencies, engineering institutions, universities, consultants and Professional Institution (IEM, ACEM, IKRAM) on: • Types of geosynthetics, manufacturing process and their applications, • Design of reinforced soil structures, • Design of road and embankments, • Landfill design and construction, • Coastal and riverbank protection design, • Geosynthetic instrumentation and monitoring • Geosynthetics for disaster mitigation eg, tsunami, earthquakes etc He also authored and co-authored more than 50 technical papers and journals in national and international conferences. Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi get 2006 Joint Research Innovation Award by the Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU), Malaysia for development of ‘intelligent’ geosynthetic

Date and time	:	08-08-2009 (Saturday) 0900 - 1700
Venue	:	Seminar Hall,Ground Floor, Wisma Wawasan, No.19-0, Jalan PJS8/12, Dataran Mentari, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Location map	:	See location map
Fee	:	Normal Price RM 650.00 (If Register Online RM 500.00 Only before 27-07-2009)

SECTION 1:
• What is refinancing?
• How to determine the time to refinance?
• The basic facts to consider when refinancing?

SECTION 2:
• Types of refinancing cases study
• Comparison of types of refinancing
• Refinancing packages

SECTION 3:
• How refinancing can save you money
• How refinancing can earn you money
• How refinancing can create wealth
• How refinancing can create investment opportunities

SECTION 4:
• Live problem solving & calculation session
(Please prepare your questions & live discuss on projector)

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	Mr. Mohamad Ismail Qualification : • Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering majoring in Microelectronic from Universiti Putra Malaysia Strength : He graduated with a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering majoring in Microelectronic.Has been in banking industry for over five years with outstanding track record in consumer products both assets and wealth. Current job : Financial Consultant Biodata : Mohamad Ismail graduated with a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering majoring in Microelectronic from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He has been in banking industry for over five years and has an outstanding track record in consumer products in assets and wealth. He has received several Top Producer awards by foreign and local banks. Ismail looks forward to an active involvement in consumer product development.
	Mr. Benson Wong Qualification : • MBA from Victoria University, Australia. • Associate for Malaysia Institute of Management(A.M.I.M) • Founding President and Advisor for VU MBA club • Speaker for Wawasan Entrepreneur Networking Group Strength : • An entrepreneur • Involved in multidisciplinary companies such as education, consultancy, publishing, landscaping, printing, property, recruitment and investment. • Ex-General manager for a holding in business consultancy. • Ex-Area manager for chain retailing. • Ex-Programme director for hospitality telemarketing. • Have accumulated experiences in business and non-profit organizations (NGOs)such as Malaysia Australia Foundation(MAF)and Malaysian Australian Alumni Council(MAAC). • Founding president and advisor for VU MBA Club. • Coauthored MBA Diary,MBA Edge & Refinancing Now Current job : • Manager from Financial Group Biodata : Benson Wong has an MBA from Victoria University and Associate for Malaysia Institute of Management (A.M.I.M). He is an entrepreneur. Along with his associates and business partners, he is involved in many companies in different industries such as education, consultancy, publishing, landscaping, printing, property and investment. Currently Benson Wong is the Manager from Financial Group. His accumulated experiences in business and non-profit organizations (NGOs) have sharply increased his learning curve. Such NGOs are Malaysia Australia Foundation (MAF) and Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC).He is also the founding president and advisor for VU MBA club. Benson coauthored MBA Diary, which presenting the MBA experience through the eyes of those who have completed it and provide a unique insightful window to the world of further education in business administration. His next book entitled MBA edge is just around the corner. He is also co author of Refinancing Now, which is also a lifestyle cum property investment book that contains simple calculations to compare the type of loans that best suits you. This book contains the ideas that will save you money! Benson aspires to contribute towards health care reforms

Date and time	:	15-08-2009 (Saturday) 0900 - 1700
Venue	:	Seminar Hall,Ground Floor, Wisma Wawasan, No.19-0, Jalan PJS8/12, Dataran Mentari, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Location map	:	See location map
Fee	:	Normal Price RM 350.00 (If Register Online RM 175.00 Only before 03-08-2009)

SECTION 1:
• Practical Bored Pile & Micropile Foundation Design: Design concept; Guides & checklists for comprehensive design; Applications & limitations.
• Guidelines for Planning, evaluation & interpretation of SI for pile foundation design.
-Checklists for what can go wrong in design & construction of pile foundation.
-Checklist for pile foundation design report preparation
• Case Histories to illustrate how to design bored piles & micropiles with particular reference to estimation of axial, lateral load capacity, settlement and scheme of design validation will be illustrated and presented.
• Comprehensive technical notes and slides will be illustrated and distributed to participants for reference when doing the assignment/case studies

SECTION 2: Case study 1
• Project briefs related to site conditions/site contour plan, loadings and Client’s requirements for a mixed commercial housing project consisting of one block of high-rise RC buildings including deep basement car park near a high slope where high retaining walls are required. The project site geology is Kenny hill formation & the site terrain is generally hilly. Site plan with necessary details will be given.
• Participants are advised to bring their own Notebook/programmable calculator. Software to estimate pile axial load capacity will be given.
• The participants in groups of 2 or 3 are required:
1. To plan necessary scope of SI for the project
2. SI report will be subsequently given and the participants are required to consider and select suitable pile systems and wall systems for the project. Compare the pros and cons for each feasible systems considered. Give basis of selection and justifications. Recommend the most appropriate system for implementation.
3. To design the piling system recommended including estimation of geotechnical pile axial capacity, lateral pile capacity, negative friction, settlement plus structural capacity, etc.
4. Recommendation of piling systems shall also include pile installation method and necessary precautions against possible excessive installation/driving stresses and potential pile structural integrity problems. List what can go wrong at site (based on SI report & site conditions) and necessary precautions/mitigations during the installation.
5. Propose necessary and appropriate scope of design validation and QC tests/measurements/observations/inspections to ensure the proposed pile systems recommended have adequate design details for successful implementation.
• Participants will be given adequate guides and advice during the course of the workshop.

SECTION 3: Case study 2
• as case study 1, but in limestone formation.

SECTION 4: Case study 3
• Several maintained load test/PDA results for bored piles and micropiles will be given for the participants to evaluate, to interpret and assess/recommend whether the results are technically acceptable or otherwise.
• Comments & advice for the case studies will be discussed.

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Ir. Neoh Cheng Aik Qualification : • Bachelor Engineering (Hon) from University of Malaya. • He was Vice President of IEM. (2004-2006) Strength : • Geotechnical design for foundations, walls and slopes and as independent geotechnical design checker. • Published/presented more than 50 technical papers about geotechnical and road engineering in various local/international seminars/conferences/journals/bulletins. Current job : • Director of E-Geo Consultant Sdn. Bhd. Biodata : Ir. Neoh is Former Vice Precident of IEM (2004-2006), Chairman of Technical Committee on Geotechnics (TC5), Road Engineering Association Malaysia, (1997-2006), and chairman/committee member of a lots of IEM/CIDB/JPN organising committee. He joined PWD Malaysia (74'-98') for 25 Years after graduated from UM (1974). He is currently (2000-2007) the Director of E-Geo Consultant Sdn. Bhd. who mainly involved in geotechnical design for foundation, walls and slopes. He has published/presented more than 50 technical papers about geotechnical and road engineering in various local/international seminars/conferences/journals/bulletins. He is Registered Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Accredited Independent Checker (geotechnical); Registered Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM) panel of geotechnical expert.

Date and time	:	22-08-2009 (Saturday) 0900 - 1700
Venue	:	Seminar Hall,Ground Floor, Wisma Wawasan, No.19-0, Jalan PJS8/12, Dataran Mentari, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Location map	:	See location map
Fee	:	Normal Price RM 650.00 (If Register Online RM 500.00 Only before 08-08-2009)

Day 1- 01/10/2009
SECTION 1: Building Evaluation
• Inspection and evaluate the buildings
• Methods of Inspection
• Visual inspection criteria
• Inspect the building using a new techniques

SECTION 2: Building Evaluation
• Using ultrasonic and infrared for inspection.
• Evaluate the building risk
• Diagnoses the reason of deterioration

SECTION 3: Successful steps for repairing R.C. structure
• Define the method of repair
• Precaution during repair
• Step by step repair procedure

SECTION 4: Successful steps for repairing R.C. structure
• Corrosion and protection of steel structure in concrete
• Methods of protection
• Comparison between different type of protection.

Day 2- 02/10/2009
SECTION 5: Properties of protective coating
• Evaluate the current protective coating
• Types of protective coating
• Properties of each type
• Precautions in using the coating

SECTION 6: Properties of protective coating
• Types of cracks in R. C. structures
• Comparison between different cracks
• Reasons for each type
• Methods of repair and prevent for each type.

SECTION 7: Methods of repair the cracked structure Corrosion
• Materials using to repair corroded structure
• Methods of repair
• Using polymer bonding materials

SECTION 8: Successful steps for repairing R.C. structure
• Types of polymer
• Properties of these materials

Day 3- 03/10/2009
SECTION 9: Maintenance strategy
• Likelihood of building failure
• Define consequences of failure

SECTION 10: Maintenance strategy
• Provide risk matrix
• Risk based inspection (RBI)

SECTION 11: Maintenance strategy
• Maintenance plan and strategy
• Maintenance plan based economic cost

SECTION 12: Maintenance strategy
• Preparing priority lists
• Software for maintenance strategy

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Dr. Mohamed A. El-Reedy Qualification : • Ph.D.Degree in Structural Engineering,from Cairo University in 2000. The research subject “Reliability Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Columns”. • M.Sc.Degree in Materials and Concrete Technology, in Structural Dept., From Cairo University in 1995. The subject of research “Predicting Bond Strength of Coated and Uncoated Steel Bars Using Analytical Model” • B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering From Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering with grade ‘Very Good’ With Honor Degree at July 1990. Graduation Project in Reinforced Concrete with grade 'Very Good' at July, 1990. Strength : - Current job : - Biodata : Dr. El-Reedy's background is in structural engineering. His main area of research is on the reliability of concrete and steel structure. He is a consultant for oil and gas companies in Egypt including international companies as Ieoc and Bp. He is also involved in providing different concrete and steel structure design packages for residential buildings, warehouses and telecommunication towers. He has extensive experience in LNG and NGL projects with international engineering firms. Included among his experiences are executing reliability, inspection and maintenance strategy for onshore concrete structures and offshore steel structure platforms covering hundreds of structures in the Gulf of Suez. Dr. El-Reedy has published and presented papers in an local and international conferences sponsored by ASME, ASCE, CSCE, ACI, ASTM and API and in international technical journals. He is also the author for three books related to total quality management, quality management and quality assurance and repair and protection of reinforced concrete structure exposed to corrosion in the Arabic language and two books in English language on steel reinforcement, protection and repair and advanced material in concrete structures.

Date and time	:	01-10-2009 (Thursday) : 0900 - 1700 02-10-2009 (Friday) : 0900 - 1700 03-10-2009 (Saturday) : 0900 - 1700
Venue	:	Seminar Hall,Ground Floor, Wisma Wawasan, No.19-0, Jalan PJS8/12, Dataran Mentari, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Location map	:	See location map
Fee	:	Normal Price RM 1800.00 (If Register Online RM 1200.00 Only before 14-09-2009)

SECTION 1:
• Types of retaining walls and their classifications; their design concept and common causes for failures.
• Guidelines for Planning Scope of SI for retaining wall for Civil Engineering Projects
• Interpretation of SI results and selection of parameters for design.
• Guidelines for selection of suitable type of retaining wall for a project
• Applications & limitations of various types of retaining walls in various conditions.
• Important design validation at site for construction of retaining walls.
• Important construction details and notes that must be shown on construction drawings.
• Design & Construction checklists for various types of retaining walls.
• Typical case histories of retaining wall failures, scope of investigation and causes of failures will be illustrated and presented.
-Comprehensive technical notes and slides will be illustrated and distributed to participants for reference when doing the assignment/case studies

SECTION 2: Case study 1
• Project briefs related to site conditions/site contour plan, loadings and Client’s requirements for RC retaining walls of about 2m to 5m in soft ground and near a small stream for a mixed commercial housing project
• The participants in groups of 2 or 3 are required:
1. To plan necessary scope of SI for the project (numbers/types/methods of SI, their locations & necessary criteria or instruction notes to SI contractors, etc). Scope of SI shall be adequate for the designs of the retaining walls
2. Based on information given, determine the potential geotechnical design & construction problems/issues and the necessary design parameters for foundation design and wall (see site plan & project briefs)
3. SI results will be subsequently given and the participants are required to design the RC retaining wall including important construction sequence, construction controls and design validation scheme.
• Participants will be given adequate guides and advice during the course of the workshop. Sample of RC wall design scope and details, etc., be given as a guide.

SECTION 3: Case study 2
• as case study 1, but in rolling terrains with max required wall height of about 10m to 15m (see site plan).

SECTION 4: Case study 3
• Three common case studies of retaining wall failures/defects will be presented for discussion including background information, failures/defects description, SI results, design report/calculations, construction record. The participants are required to discuss and to determine the possible causes for the failures/defects and suggest possible remedies.
• Comments & advice for the case studies will be discussed.

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Ir. Neoh Cheng Aik Qualification : • Bachelor Engineering (Hon) from University of Malaya. • He was Vice President of IEM. (2004-2006) Strength : • Geotechnical design for foundations, walls and slopes and as independent geotechnical design checker. • Published/presented more than 50 technical papers about geotechnical and road engineering in various local/international seminars/conferences/journals/bulletins. Current job : • Director of E-Geo Consultant Sdn. Bhd. Biodata : Ir. Neoh is Former Vice Precident of IEM (2004-2006), Chairman of Technical Committee on Geotechnics (TC5), Road Engineering Association Malaysia, (1997-2006), and chairman/committee member of a lots of IEM/CIDB/JPN organising committee. He joined PWD Malaysia (74'-98') for 25 Years after graduated from UM (1974). He is currently (2000-2007) the Director of E-Geo Consultant Sdn. Bhd. who mainly involved in geotechnical design for foundation, walls and slopes. He has published/presented more than 50 technical papers about geotechnical and road engineering in various local/international seminars/conferences/journals/bulletins. He is Registered Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Accredited Independent Checker (geotechnical); Registered Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM) panel of geotechnical expert.

Date and time	:	10-10-2009 (Saturday) 0900 - 1700
Venue	:	Seminar Hall,Ground Floor, Wisma Wawasan, No.19-0, Jalan PJS8/12, Dataran Mentari, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Location map	:	See location map
Fee	:	Normal Price RM 650.00 (If Register Online RM 500.00 Only before 28-09-2009)

Day 1- 03/12/2009
SECTION 1: Introduction and Overview
• Conventional Concrete Materials Limitations and Problems
• High Strength Concrete and High Performance Concrete
• Special Constituent materials and Admixtures

SECTION 2: High Strength Concrete: General
• Importance and Economy
• Durability Improvement
• Structural Improvement

SECTION 3: High Strength Concrete: Materials
• Slag (GGBS)
• Fly Ash
• Silica

SECTION 4: High Strength Concrete: Production
• Batching and Mixing High Strength Concrete
• Placing and Compacting High Strength Concrete
• Finishing and Curing High Strength Concrete

Day 2- 04/12/2009
SECTION 5: SCC characteristics
• Definition
• Importance and Economy
• Performance Improvement
• Concerns

SECTION 6: Construction Practices for Concrete in the Gulf
• Specifics of Gulf Environment
• Definition of hot weather for concreting processes
• Precautions for different concreting operations in the hot weather of Gulf region

SECTION 7: Standard Test Methods for Non-Conventional Concretes and Reinforcement
• Standard test methods for fresh and Hardened Special concretes
• Standard specifications for epoxy coated bars
• Standard specifications for steel wires and strands for pre-stressed concrete
• Standard test methods for properties of FRP rods

SECTION 8: Technical Specifications for Concrete and Reinforcement
• Specification definition and specified qualifications
• Specification types, features and format
• Sample concrete and reinforcement specifications

Day 3- 05/12/2009
SECTION 9: Non-Traditional Types of Reinforcement Used in Concrete Structures
• Galvanized and epoxy coated bars
• Stainless steel bars
• Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) reinforcement for concrete

SECTION 10: Repair Materials for Concrete Structures
• Required properties in repair materials
• Types of repair materials
• Repair methods and techniques
• Sample technical specifications for repair works

SECTION 11: Latex Modified Concrete: Introduction & Materials
• Background
• Standard Specifications and Guides
• Mix Proportioning
• Mixing and Placing
• Finishing and Curing

SECTION 12: Advanced Concrete Materials: Problems and Solutions
• Dosage and Over Dosage
• Workability
• Setting and Finishing
• Long Term Performance
• Repair by using CFRP

Dr. Mohamed A. El-Reedy Qualification : • Ph.D.Degree in Structural Engineering,from Cairo University in 2000. The research subject “Reliability Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Columns”. • M.Sc.Degree in Materials and Concrete Technology, in Structural Dept., From Cairo University in 1995. The subject of research “Predicting Bond Strength of Coated and Uncoated Steel Bars Using Analytical Model” • B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering From Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering with grade ‘Very Good’ With Honor Degree at July 1990. Graduation Project in Reinforced Concrete with grade 'Very Good' at July, 1990. Strength : - Current job : - Biodata : Dr. El-Reedy's background is in structural engineering. His main area of research is on the reliability of concrete and steel structure. He is a consultant for oil and gas companies in Egypt including international companies as Ieoc and Bp. He is also involved in providing different concrete and steel structure design packages for residential buildings, warehouses and telecommunication towers. He has extensive experience in LNG and NGL projects with international engineering firms. Included among his experiences are executing reliability, inspection and maintenance strategy for onshore concrete structures and offshore steel structure platforms covering hundreds of structures in the Gulf of Suez. Dr. El-Reedy has published and presented papers in an local and international conferences sponsored by ASME, ASCE, CSCE, ACI, ASTM and API and in international technical journals. He is also the author for three books related to total quality management, quality management and quality assurance and repair and protection of reinforced concrete structure exposed to corrosion in the Arabic language and two books in English language on steel reinforcement, protection and repair and advanced material in concrete structures.

Date and time	:	03-12-2009 (Thursday) : 0900 - 1700 04-12-2009 (Friday) : 0900 - 1700 05-12-2009 (Saturday) : 0900 - 1700
Venue	:	Seminar Hall,Ground Floor, Wisma Wawasan, No.19-0, Jalan PJS8/12, Dataran Mentari, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Location map	:	See location map
Fee	:	Normal Price RM 1800.00 (If Register Online RM 1200.00 Only before 23-11-2009)