SYNOPSIS

Geosynthetics have been increasingly adopted in geotechnical and environmental engineering since the 1970s. In many cases, the use of traditional building materials would be restricted or much more expensive, which shows that adopting geosynthetics in design is one of the best alternative solution, to assist designers and builders in resolving many technical issues of this nature. However, geosynthetics shall be selected appropriately for different applications in either geotechnical or environmental engineering.

The course will cover the following topics:

1. Basic knowledge and grounding of geosynthetics engineering
2. Familiar with correct specification to ensure performance of geosynthetics
3. Application of geosynthetics in geotechnical and environmental engineering


  WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Civil engineers, project management personnel, and any person involved in designing and managing any project in the construction industry.


Speaker Profile

Ir. Lau Joe Jiunn
(B.Eng. Hons., P.Eng., MIEM)
Design Manager for Tensar International Limited

Ir Lau Joe Jiunn, received his Bachelor of Engineering with Honours BEng (Hons) First Class Honours from the University of Putra Malaysia. He is a registered Professional Engineer with BEM and a corporate member of IEM. Upon graduation, he worked as a Geotechnical Engineer. He was actively involved in the design and project management of some major highways, factories, and low-rise and high-rise residential developments. He deals with various geotechnical works, including shallow and deep foundations, deep excavations and retaining structures, slope stability analyses, and ground improvement works. He also has overseas experience in Shan Dong province in China, where he served as an independent checker for ground improvement works and oversaw the overall project management. Ir Lau is also actively involved in finite element analysis, including 3D modelling with Plaxis 3D and Midas GTS NX, to simulate representative cases and provide competence advice. Currently, Ir Lau serves as the Design Manager for Tensar International Limited, responsible for the APAC region.