COMPANY PROFILE 2021

COMPANY
PROFILE

Table of Content ii
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Table of Content 2
About FEC 3
Our Philosophy 4
Our Objectives 5
Organization 6
Our Team 7
Our Services 14
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Consultancy
Laboratory Testing
Research & Innovation

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Table of Content 31
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Our Services 37
Master of Forensic Engineering 42
Seminar & Training 46

Networking & Linkages
Corporate Services Responsibility
Contact Us

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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 Vision

Mission To be a national centre of
information and services for forensic
We are committed to provide
services and disseminate engineering activities.

knowledge in forensic engineering to
the general public and to promote
and develop research in the forensic
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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Our Team Research Research Research
Fellow Fellow Fellow
Director
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Izni Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Dr. Mohd Azreen Ir. Dr. Noor Nabilah
Syahrizal Ibrahim Ma Chau Khun Mohd Ariffin Sarbini

Associate Associate Research
Research Fellow Research Fellow Officer
Dr. Khairul Hazman
Ts. Dr. Mariyana Nur Fatimah Marwar
Padil Aida Ab. Kadir
International
Senior Fellow Senior Fellow Research Fellow
Prof. Ts. Dr.
Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Prof. Dr. Tavio
Hanim Osman Mohammad Ismail

Industrial Fellow International
Research Fellow
Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Dr. Jitendra Kumar
Warid Hussin
Singh
International
Research Fellow Associate
Research Group
Prof. Dr. Han Seung
Lee

Associate
Laboratory

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Our Services

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Consultancy

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Our Focus Area

Failure Investigation Structural Assessment Structural Retrofit
& Material Testing
Collapse due to construction 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

Structural Assessment of Heritage Building Real-time Monitoring
of Slab Load

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Flat Slab Crack Assessment

Suspension Footbridge
Assessment

Structural Integrity Assessment

Tunnel Lining Full Scale Load Test for
Assessment 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 Marzuki Mahadi Architect 2016
Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Johor 2016
Ujikaji Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) untuk Pembinaan Masjid Pulai Indah, Johor Pejabat Harta Bina UTM 2017
Bahru Anjung Teknik Sdn. Bhd. 2017
2017
Kerja Pemasangan Sistem Amaran Awal Meramal Kejadian Banjir/Banjir Lumpur di Hutan Lipur 2018
Gunung Pulai, Kulai 2018
2018
Kerja-Kerja Penyiasatan Tapak di Bangunan Institute of High Voltage And High Current (IVAT), 2018
Blok P06, UTM Johor Bahru 2018
2018
Penilaian Keadaan Struktur Bangunan untuk Kerja Konservasi Bangunan Balai Bukit Zaharah, 2019
Istana Besar Garden, Johor Bahru, Johor 2019

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

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

Penyiasatan Hollow Core Slabs Bagi Pembinaan Kuarters Cure & Care Rehabilitation Centre Majidee (Holdings) Sdn. Bhd.
(CCRC) Kota Tinggi, Johor Struktur Serumpun Sdn. Bhd.

Pemantauan Getaran & Bunyi Menggunakan Hydraulic Hammer uUntuk Cerucuk di Tapak
Pembinaan SMK Pulai Jaya

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

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

Daerah Timur Laut, Pulau Pinang

Performance-based Specification In-Situ Cover Monitoring and Acceptance Criteria Pusat Kecemerlangan Kejuruteraan & Teknologi (CREaTE)

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

Kerja Penyisatan Forensik Keretakan Struktur Bangunan Kedai/Pejabat di Taman Pelangi, Johor AK Consult
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
2020
Project Management Software Training during Covid-19 RN Technologies Sdn. Bhd. 2020
2020
Cadangan Membina Klinik Kesihatan (Jenis 3) dan Kuarters Taman Ungku Tun Aminah Sakiza Indah Sdn. Bhd. 2020
2020
Projek Tangki Air Negeri Kelantan Perunding Teknik Padu Sdn. Bhd. 2020
2020
Visual Inspection and Non-Destructive Test - Kimberly-Clark (M) Sdn Bhd Aara Khaulah Management 2020
2021
Material Testing C L Pile Sdn. Bhd. 2021

Measurement, Visual Inspection & Design Check Warehouse Sub-Store Kimberly-Clark Products Aara Khaulah Management
(M) Sdn Bhd

Structural Assessment and Forensic Investigation at Quay 2 & 3 MMHE West Yard Malaysia Marine And Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad
(MMHE)

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

Structural Assessment and Material Testing at An Abandoned Residential Building at Kampung Jamil Hamberi Architect
Nong Chik, Johor Bahru Jbtech Enterprise

Non-Destructive Test and Structural Integrity Check: Dialog Pengerang Marine Operations Sdn
Bhd

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Laboratory Testing

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Accredited Test by CETU MS ISO/IEC 17025
TESTING
Structures & Materials Division
SAMM NO. 804
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

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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Fibre Steel Sheet
Composite Retaining Wall
Wall
Crushing Test on Road-
Stud

Beam Water Breaker Test

Load Test on RC Pile Lamp Post Test
Hollow core Slab Test
Test on Single Row
Cold-formed Truss
System

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

Researcher: SHM Real time
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Izni Syahrizal bin Ibrahim Development Monitoring

• Tunnels are underground passages used for Web Server SHM
transportation and an attractive solution for railways, Application
roadways, public utilities and telecommunications.
Sensor 2
• In Malaysia, tunnels are used in traffic tunnels for
highway and railway, diversion and pressure tunnels Water
for water supply and hydropower tunnels for electricity leakage
generation.
Sensor 1 Sensor 3
• Regular monitoring and maintenance are very
important to ensure the service life of the tunnels. Video Based Image
Risk Analysis
• The main aim of the research is therefore to develop a
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system for tunnel Visual Inspection & NDE Analysis & FEM:
lining and also to predict its remaining service life. Tests: Systematic Prediction of Remaining
Guideline & Rating
• The program is divided into four main projects Life
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 INCOME
GENERATION
Researcher: STRATEGIES
Ir. Dr. Noor Nabilah Sarbini
• Asset Life Cycle Analysis ASSET
OPTIMISATION
• Residential low-cost public housing in Malaysia
COST BETTER
25 REDUCTION VALUE

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): TOTAL 46
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

Elective Course (12 Credits):

• Selection from Civil, Electrical, Mechanical & Chemical Engineering

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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