COMPANY PROFILE 2021

COMPANY




PROFILE

Table of Content









Table of Content ii

About FEC 1


Our Philosophy 2

Our Objectives 3


Organization 4


Our Team 5

Our Services 6


Consultancy 7


Laboratory Testing 14

Research & Innovation 20







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Table of Content









Our Services

Master of Forensic Engineering 31


Seminar & Training 34

Networking & Linkages 37


Corporate Services Responsibility 42


Contact Us 46





















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About FEC










Forensic Engineering Centre (FEC) was established in February
2015 to be a centre of knowledge management in issues related
to forensic engineering.





FEC is an interdisciplinary centre for research and development,
consultancy and graduate and professional training in forensic
study on building and infrastructure related areas and covers not
only Civil and Structural Engineering but also, Environmental,
Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical Engineering.














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Our Philosophy










Mission


We are committed to provide Vision
services and disseminate

knowledge in forensic engineering to To be a national centre of
the general public and to promote information and services for forensic
and develop research in the forensic engineering activities.
area from a multidisciplinary
approach.














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Our Objective







 To provide advisory and consultancy services to public and private agencies on forensic engineering issues.

 To disseminate knowledge in forensic engineering through conferences and postgraduate academic programs,
to encourage further networking.


 To stimulate, encourage and enhance research programs in forensic engineering related areas, with particular
emphasis on failure investigation, structural assessment and repair.

 To facilitate collaboration across the School of Civil Engineering, other faculties in UTM and other relevant
agencies and institutions in Malaysia, through the creation of research interests and consultancy services to the
society.

 To provide facilities for strengthening professional training and postgraduate courses related to forensic
engineering studies offered by related faculties.

 To provide technical program in the field of forensic engineering.










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Organization






















ISIIC




Institute for Smart
Infrastructure and
Innovative Construction





Pusat Kajian Alam Bina Dunia Melayu
Centre for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay
World
















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Research Research Research
Fellow Fellow Fellow
Our Team Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Dr. Mohd Azreen Ir. Dr. Noor Nabilah

Ma Chau Khun
Sarbini
Mohd Ariffin


Associate Associate
Research Fellow Research Fellow
Dr. Khairul Hazman Ts. Dr. Mariyana
Padil Aida Ab. Kadir




Senior Fellow Senior Fellow

Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Prof. Ts. Dr.
Director Hanim Osman Mohammad Ismail Research
Officer
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Izni Nur Fatimah Marwar
Syahrizal Ibrahim Industrial Fellow

Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd
Warid Hussin




International International International
Research Fellow Research Fellow Research Fellow

Prof. Dr. Han Seung Dr. Jitendra Kumar Prof. Dr. Tavio
Lee Singh



Associate Associate
Laboratory Research Group

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Our Services
































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Consultancy
































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Our Focus Area
























Failure Investigation Structural Assessment Structural Retrofit
Collapse due to construction & Material Testing Repair and redesign of building
accident and natural hazard Evaluation of structures which are due to structural defects &
such as flood, fire, or earthquake. prone to be affected by failure. hazard or disaster.



























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Demolition Work of Jaya
Supermarket










Collapse of Concrete
Canopy























Collapse of Column on a 2-
Storey Shop Houses



Load Test on Bridge
Flyover

Collapse of Roof Stadium

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Fire Assessment of
Stadium Seating Area






















Durability Assessment of IWK Cooling Tower
Treatment Plant
Structural Assessment














Real-time Monitoring
of Slab Load











Structural Assessment of Heritage Building
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Flat Slab Crack Assessment


Suspension Footbridge
Assessment







Structural Integrity Assessment













Tunnel Lining
Assessment Full Scale Load Test for
Deflection Check




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List of Projects




Project Client Year

Load Test, Material Testing and Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Report at SMK Taman Scientex, RSM Builders Sdn. Bhd. 2015
Pasir Gudang, Johor
Ujikaji Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) untuk Pembinaan Masjid Pulai Indah, Johor Marzuki Mahadi Architect 2016
Bahru
Kerja Pemasangan Sistem Amaran Awal Meramal Kejadian Banjir/Banjir Lumpur di Hutan Lipur
Gunung Pulai, Kulai Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Johor 2016
Kerja-Kerja Penyiasatan Tapak di Bangunan Institute of High Voltage And High Current (IVAT),
Blok P06, UTM Johor Bahru Pejabat Harta Bina UTM 2017
Penilaian Keadaan Struktur Bangunan untuk Kerja Konservasi Bangunan Balai Bukit Zaharah, Anjung Teknik Sdn. Bhd. 2017
Istana Besar Garden, Johor Bahru, Johor

KLEC Link Bridge Failure Investigation Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) 2017

Non-Destructive Test at KPJ Puteri, Larkin, Johor Farid Ahmad Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd 2018

Penyiasatan Hollow Core Slabs Bagi Pembinaan Kuarters Cure & Care Rehabilitation Centre Majidee (Holdings) Sdn. Bhd. 2018
(CCRC) Kota Tinggi, Johor
Pemantauan Getaran & Bunyi Menggunakan Hydraulic Hammer uUntuk Cerucuk di Tapak Struktur Serumpun Sdn. Bhd. 2018
Pembinaan SMK Pulai Jaya

Kajian Forensik Menara Penyejuk Projek Rapid, Pengerang, Johor TTCL Malaysia Sdn Bhd 2018

Cadangan Kerja-Kerja Penyiasatan Kegagalan Konkrit Pangsapuri (Mutiara Rini) Fasa 2 Di Atas
Tanah Tebusguna Kerajaan Negeri, Kampung Pisang Awak, Seksyen 4, Bandar Jelutong, Tetuan JKP Sdn. Bhd 2018
Daerah Timur Laut, Pulau Pinang
Performance-based Specification In-Situ Cover Monitoring and Acceptance Criteria Pusat Kecemerlangan Kejuruteraan & Teknologi (CREaTE) 2018


Kerja Tambahan Bagi Penyiasatan Kegagalan Konkrit Mutiara Rini Tetuan JKP Sdn. Bhd 2019

Kerja Penyisatan Forensik Keretakan Struktur Bangunan Kedai/Pejabat di Taman Pelangi, Johor AK Consult 2019
Bahru, Johor

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List of Projects




Project Client Year


Soil and Structural Investigation at No. 51 (PTD 169063), Phase 7D2, Nusa Idaman Nusajaya Development Sdn. Bhd. 2020

Project Management Software Training during Covid-19 RN Technologies Sdn. Bhd. 2020


Cadangan Membina Klinik Kesihatan (Jenis 3) dan Kuarters Taman Ungku Tun Aminah Sakiza Indah Sdn. Bhd. 2020

Projek Tangki Air Negeri Kelantan Perunding Teknik Padu Sdn. Bhd. 2020


Visual Inspection and Non-Destructive Test - Kimberly-Clark (M) Sdn Bhd Aara Khaulah Management 2020


Material Testing C L Pile Sdn. Bhd. 2020

Measurement, Visual Inspection & Design Check Warehouse Sub-Store Kimberly-Clark Products Aara Khaulah Management 2020
(M) Sdn Bhd
Malaysia Marine And Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad
Structural Assessment and Forensic Investigation at Quay 2 & 3 MMHE West Yard 2020
(MMHE)

Defects Mapping and Material Strength Test at Pulau Kukup, Pontian, Johor Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) 2020

Structural Assessment and Material Testing at An Abandoned Residential Building at Kampung Jamil Hamberi Architect 2021
Nong Chik, Johor Bahru
Non-Destructive Test and Structural Integrity Check: Dialog Pengerang Marine Operations Sdn Jbtech Enterprise 2021
Bhd












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Laboratory Testing
































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Accredited Test by CETU




Structures & Materials Division


Compression Strength Test of Concrete Cube/Core
MS EN 12390-3: 2009 & BS EN 12504—1: 2009
Water Absorption Test
BS 1881-122: 2011

Flexural Strength Test of Concrete Prisms
BS EN 12390-5: 2009

Indirect Tension Test of Concrete Cylinders
BS EN 12390-6: 2009

Tensile Strength Test of Steel Reinforcement
BS EN ISO 6892-1: 2009

Geotechnical Division MS ISO/IEC 17025
TESTING
SAMM NO. 804
Moisture Content
BS 1377-2: 1990 Section 3.2

Sieve Test
BS 1377-2: 1990 Section 9.3

Liquid Limit Test
BS 1377-2: 1990 Section 4.4
Plastic Limit Test
BS 1377-2: 1990 Section 5.3

*We also conduct other tests not mentioned here, which are available upon request




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Steel Sheet
Retaining Wall
Fibre
Composite
Wall









Crushing Test on Road-
Stud



Beam Water Breaker Test










Load Test on RC Pile



Hollow core Slab Test


Test on Single Row
Cold-formed Truss
System




Lamp Post Test

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List of Clients




Client Year Client Year


Antena Bina Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Visage Info Sdn. Bhd. 2016

Bakeri Timber Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Woodsfield Timber Industries Sdn. Bhd. 2016


Deep Sea Resources Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Centre of Excellence for Rubber 2017

Deepsea Resources Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Construction Research Institute of Malaysia 2017


Grand Design Engineering 2016 Fair Vista Sdn. Bhd. 2017


Luvata (M) Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Golden Kluang Sdn. Bhd. 2017

Mobile Pacific Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Jurutera Perunding Inspirasi Sdn. Bhd. 2017


Pembinaan Saji Jaya Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Mega Building Sdn. Bhd. 2017


Rendang Engineering Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Mekar Bina Sdn. Bhd. 2017

Sakiza Indah Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Mobile Pacific Sdn. Bhd. 2017


Setianas Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Modern Plaza Sdn. Bhd. 2017


Sinct-Lab Sdn. Bhd. 2016 MP Port Services Sdn. Bhd. 2017

SPC Industries Sdn. Bhd. 2016 QCP Industry 2017


Transgreen Construction Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Sunway Quarry Industries Sdn. Bhd. 2017


Visage Ind. Sdn. Bhd. 2016 Tong Chong Wood Trading Sdn. Bhd. 2017

List of Clients




Client Year Client Year


Tritan Engineering Sdn. Bhd. 2017 Sri Baiduri Sdn. Bhd. 2018

UFT Structure Re-engineering Sdn. Bhd. 2017 Talybco Construction Services 2018


Woodsfield Industries Sdn. Bhd. 2017 Tong Chong Wood Trading Sdn. Bhd. 2018

Zublin Precast Industries Sdn. Bhd. 2017 UFT Structure Re-engineering Sdn. Bhd. 2018


Deep Sea Resources Sdn. Bhd. 2018 Woodsfield Industries Sdn. Bhd. 2018


Green Cap Consultants Sdn. Bhd. 2018 Zublin Precast Industries Sdn. Bhd. 2018

Infra Desa (Johor) Sdn. Bhd. 2018 Acesteel Industries 2019


Innovalues Precision 2018 Choice Field Sdn. Bhd. 2019


Leader Scope Consultants Sdn. Bhd. 2018 Deep Sea Resources Sdn. Bhd. 2019

Modern Plaza Sdn. Bhd. 2018 Golden Kluang Sdn. Bhd. 2019


MP Port Services Sdn. Bhd. 2018 KW Engineering Works and Trading 2019


Perunding Arafah 2018 Modern Plaza Sdn. Bhd. 2019

Qul Corporation Sdn. Bhd. 2018 MP Port Services Sdn. Bhd. 2019


Rumal Reading Sdn. Bhd. 2018 Petroliam Nasional Bhd. 2019


Skate Resources Sdn. Bhd. 2018 Tong Chong Wood Trading Sdn. Bhd. 2019

List of Clients




Client Year Client Year


Rumal Reading Sdn. Bhd. 2019 MP Port Services Sdn. Bhd. 2020

AG Truss 2020 Tong Chong Wood Trading Sdn. Bhd. 2020


MBR Marketing 2020 Woodsfield Timber Industries Sdn. Bhd. 2020

Mega Biru Sdn. Bhd. 2020







































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Research & Innovation
































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Niche Area

Forensic Engineering






Sub Niche 1 Sub Niche 2 Sub Niche 3

Failure Investigation Assessment & Material Testing Retrofit





Research Activities

• Research grants
• Publication (journal paper, proceeding paper, conference paper, research books, book chapter)
• Innovation & commercialization






Vibration Artificial Structural Concrete Structural Concrete
Based Safety in Neural Health Materials Technology Assessment & Strengthening
Damage Construction Network Monitoring Characterization Rehabilitation Method
Detection









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Building Condition Assessment Online System








Researcher:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Izni Syahrizal bin Ibrahim




• Introducing a systematic assessment method for
managing maintenance work.

• Analyze physical condition of building using Building
Condition Assessment Online System (BCA-OS).

• Each defect was rated from 1-5 according to its
condition and maintenance priority.

• The system will analyze the rating of the area
assessed/section/whole building.




















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Structural Health Monitoring of Tunnel Lining






SHM
Development Real time

Researcher: Monitoring
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Izni Syahrizal bin Ibrahim

Web Server SHM
Application



• Tunnels are underground passages used for
transportation and an attractive solution for railways,
roadways, public utilities and telecommunications. Sensor 2

• In Malaysia, tunnels are used in traffic tunnels for Water
leakage
highway and railway, diversion and pressure tunnels
for water supply and hydropower tunnels for electricity
generation. Sensor 1 Sensor 3
Video Based Image
• Regular monitoring and maintenance are very Risk Analysis
important to ensure the service life of the tunnels.

• The main aim of the research is therefore to develop a
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system for tunnel Visual Inspection & NDE Analysis & FEM:
Prediction of Remaining
Tests: Systematic
lining and also to predict its remaining service life. Guideline & Rating Life
• The program is divided into four main projects
comprising of visual inspection, prediction of service
life, video-based image risk analysis for tunnel lining
and safety and developing SHM system for real-time
monitoring.


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Cement Free Mortar for Repairs Works Application








Researcher:

Dr. Mohd Azreen Mohd Ariffin




CFC Materials:

• Replacing 100% of cement with Slag, Fly ash and POFA
known as Geopolymer

• Spent Garnet as replacement fine aggregate

Product Features:

• High early compressive strength (> 40 MPa @ 24 hours)

• High Durability in an aggressive environment & Fire Resistant

Benefit:

• Reduce Industrial wastes

• Reduce Carbon Dioxide emission

Applications:


• IBS for Building & Infrastructure works

• Sewer Manholes & Pipes

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Asset Optimization








Researcher:

Ir. Dr. Noor Nabilah Sarbini




• Asset Life Cycle Analysis


















• Residential low-cost public housing in Malaysia

INCOME
GENERATION
STRATEGIES


ASSET
OPTIMISATION
COST BETTER
REDUCTION
VALUE



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Characterization of Pineapple Plant Ash as a

Cement Replacement Material in Concrete












Researcher:
Ir. Dr. Noor Nabilah Sarbini








• To study on the potential of Pineapple Leaf Ash as
Binder

























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Experimental Investigation on Fire Resistance

Properties of Clay Brick





Researcher:

Ir. Dr. Noor Nabilah Sarbini




• Issues on fire resistance test of the brick wall system <
SIRIM standard requirement (BS 476: Part 22: 1987)



































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Concrete Repair Technique using Pre-Tensioning Steel

Straps Confinement





Researcher:

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Ma Chau Khun



The repairing of damaged columns has become more
important since the failure of damage column contributed
to the serious consequences in structural stability. Steel
strapping tensioning technique (SSTT) is the new technique
to repair concrete.

Features


• Effective for HSC

• Customizable layer and spacing
Benefits


• Pre-tensioning confinement will provide effective lateral
confining pressure
• Enhance the strength, stiffness and ductility


• Prevents sudden failure
Cost effective and sustainable


• Use low cost recycle steel straps

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Structure Strengthening using Pre-Tensioned Steel

Angle Confinement





Researcher:

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Ma Chau Khun



The strengthening of non-seismic designed structure is vital
to be implemented in seismic prone area to ensure the
safety of lives and properties. Pre-Tensioned Steel Angle
Confinement (PTSAC) is the new techniques to
strengthening structure

Features


• Effective to be implemented in real structure

• Fast and easy to retrofit structure
Benefits


• The retrofitting strategy able to increase the seismic
behavior of deficient structure
• Strong column-weak beam design is satisfied


Cost effective and sustainable

• Less labour required

• Minimise the disruption of existing structure

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Earthquake Resisting Structures








Researcher:

Ts. Dr. Mariyana Aida Ab Kadir



• High strength self compacting concrete consisting
crumb rubber fibre subjected to elevated temperatures

• Dynamic performance of rubberize pozzolanic concrete

• Fire resistance of pozzolanic concrete steel hollow
section




























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Master


of Forensic Engineering





























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University Course (6 Credits):

• Principle of Engineering Management
• Research Methodology



Core Course (18 Credits):

• Principles of Forensic Engineering
• Laws in Forensic Engineering
• Safety Engineering
• Risk Assessment

• Investigation of Structural Problems & Failures
• Engineering Materials
TOTAL 46

Elective Course (12 Credits):
• Selection from Civil, Electrical, Mechanical & Chemical Engineering CREDITS



Master Project (10 Credits)














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Open Distance Learning (ODL)
http://odl.utm.my


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Seminar & Training































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ForCES



Forensic Civil Engineering Seminar






















































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Short Course on Analysis and Design using STAADPro











Short Course on Structural Fire Engineering












Short Course on Design of Cold Formed Steel Structures











Short Course on Design of Solid Timber to MS 544

Networking & Linkages

































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Collaborators




Industry












PERUNDING TEKNIK
PADU SDN. BHD.






































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Collaborators




International





















































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FEC in the News



























































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Corporate Services




Responsibility






























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Contact Us







Forensic Engineering Centre

Block D04, Level 1

School of Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

81310 Johor Bahru

Johor
Malaysia




+607-5531931



[email protected]




http://fec.utm.my



Forensic Engineering Centre UTM








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