SYNOPSIS

Since the 1980s, geogrids have been developed and used as reinforcement in earth-retaining structures. The development of geosynthetic materials as reinforcement for RSS continues to advance, and improvements are being made in the way RSS is designed and constructed. The design of RSS is dependent on the interaction of soil and geogrid. The common design method used in Malaysia is the Tie-back Wedge method, which is in accordance with BS8006, and actual load bearing abutments have been constructed using this design method!  

This course will cover the following topics:
1.    Introduction to Reinforced Soil Structures (RSS)
2.    Types of geogrids that are used in RSS
3.    RSS design using Tie Back Wedge Method with BS8006: 2010
4.    Case Studies


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Civil engineers, project management personnel, and any person involved in designing and managing any type of 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.