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: INDEX AND PERFORMANCE TESTING AND CURRENT TEST STANDARDS
• 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

SECTION 3: HOW TO CORRECTLY SPECIFY GEOSYNTHETICS
• Design by functional engineering properties approach
• Understanding properties of geosynthetics prevailing to applications – problems and common errors
• Workshop exercise on writing specification

SECTION 4: DESIGNING WITH GEOSYNTHETIC SEPARATOR (DESIGN EXERCISE)
• 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 5: DESIGNING WITH GEOSYNTHETIC FILTER (DESIGN EXERCISE)
• Principle of geosynthetic filtration theory
• Design procedure, specification guidelines and applications
• Construction method in shallow and deep water application and field tests
• Technological development update on geotextile filters

SECTION 6: UNDERSTANDING VISCO-ELASTIC BEHAVIOUR OF GEOSYNTHETIC POLYMER
• Relevance of time dependent behaviour of geosynthetics to long term performance of permanent soil structures
• Test methods for evaluating long term behavior of geosynthetics
• Interpretation of test results and selection of design parameters

SECTION 7: EMBANKMENTS ON POOR FOUNDATIONS (DESIGN EXERCISE ACCORDING TO BS 8006 & CURRENT PRACTICE)
• 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 8: VERTICAL WALLS AND STEEP SLOPES (DESIGN EXERCISE ACCORDING TO BS8006 & CURRENT PRACTICE)
• 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 9: DESIGNING GEOSYNTHETICS FOR LANDFILLS
• Terminologies and types of landfills
• Basic components of landfill design
• Geosynthetic requirements and functions with closures and cappings of landfills

SECTION 10: 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

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 former position from 2004 to 2006 was act as GM of Polyfelt Asia Sdn. Bhd. and currently he is GM of TenCate Geosynthetics Asia Sdn. Bhd. Ir. Dr. Loke has conducted 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 obtained the 2006 Joint Research Innovation Award awarded by the Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU), Malaysia for development of ‘intelligent’ geosynthetic

Session	Scope	Speaker
Session 1 Day 1 0830-0900	Registration
Session 2 Day 1 0900-1015	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	Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi
Session 3 Day 1 1015-1045	Refreshment
Session 4 Day 1 1045-1145	SECTION 2: INDEX AND PERFORMANCE TESTING AND CURRENT TEST STANDARDS • 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	Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi
Session 5 Day 1 1145-1245	SECTION 3: HOW TO CORRECTLY SPECIFY GEOSYNTHETICS • Design by functional engineering properties approach • Understanding properties of geosynthetics prevailing to applications – problems and common errors • Workshop exercise on writing specification	Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi
Session 6 Day 1 1245-1400	Lunch Break
Session 7 Day 1 1400-1515	SECTION 4: DESIGNING WITH GEOSYNTHETIC SEPARATOR (DESIGN EXERCISE) • 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	Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi
Session 8 Day 1 1515-1545	Refreshment
Session 9 Day 1 1545-1700	SECTION 5: DESIGNING WITH GEOSYNTHETIC FILTER (DESIGN EXERCISE) • Principle of geosynthetic filtration theory • Design procedure, specification guidelines and applications • Construction method in shallow and deep water application and field tests • Technological development update on geotextile filters	Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi
Session 10 Day 2 0830-0900	Registration
Session 11 Day 2 0900-1000	SECTION 6: UNDERSTANDING VISCO-ELASTIC BEHAVIOUR OF GEOSYNTHETIC POLYMER • Relevance of time dependent behaviour of geosynthetics to long term performance of permanent soil structures • Test methods for evaluating long term behavior of geosynthetics • Interpretation of test results and selection of design parameters	Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi
Session 12 Day 2 1000-1030	Refreshment
Session 13 Day 2 1030-1200	SECTION 7: EMBANKMENTS ON POOR FOUNDATIONS (DESIGN EXERCISE ACCORDING TO BS 8006 & CURRENT PRACTICE) • 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	Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi
Session 14 Day 2 1200-1300	Lunch Break
Session 15 Day 2 1300-1430	SECTION 8: VERTICAL WALLS AND STEEP SLOPES (DESIGN EXERCISE ACCORDING TO BS8006 & CURRENT PRACTICE) • 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	Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi
Session 16 Day 2 1430-1530	SECTION 9: DESIGNING GEOSYNTHETICS FOR LANDFILLS • Terminologies and types of landfills • Basic components of landfill design • Geosynthetic requirements and functions with closures and cappings of landfills	Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi
Session 17 Day 2 1530-1600	Refreshment
Session 18 Day 2 1600-1645	SECTION 10: 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	Ir. Dr. Loke Kean Hooi

Date and time	:	Original date is 3&4-10-2008 RESCHEDULED to the 24&25-10-2008 due to Hari Raya 24-10-2008 (Friday) 0900 - 1700 25-10-2008 (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	:	RM480.00 for Graduate Engineer RM580.00 for Professional Engineer

Civil Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Consultants, Engineering Gelogists, Geologists, Structural Engineers, Building & Piling Contractors, Project Manager, RE.

• Certificate of CPD Point with full attendance
• 4 tea breaks & 2 lunch provided
• Handout notes