AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on
Recent Advances in Engineering Geology

27 - 29 July 2008
Hotel Istana
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

&! TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

27 July, 2008 (Sunday)
1600-1800: early registration at Lobby Level, Hotel Istana
1800-1700: Cocktails in designated room in Hotel Lobby Level

28 July, 2008 (Monday)
0800-0900: registration continues at foyer the Centre of Excellence, Mezzanine Floor. Hotel Istana

0900: Conference opening session:
Welcome remarks by Conference Chairman: Prof Husaini Omar

0910: Keynote Session
Chairman: Prof Husaini Omar, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Speakers: (1x40min+10QA=50min)
“Soil-water characteristics of unsaturated residual soils of weathered sandstone”
Bujang B K Huat*, Faisal Haji Ali, Husaini Omar, S Mariappan and Sasan Mafian

1000: morning refreshments

1030: Technical Session 1
Chairman: Prof Bujang B.K. Huat
Speakers (5x20min=100+20QA=120mins)
“An approach for the integration of 3D spatial data in underground planning”
Zhong Zheng, Tor Yam Khoon, Zhou Yingxin and Ong Huei Luen

“Delineation karst terrain using geoelectromagnatic techniques”
Z Bakhshipour*, H Omar and Z Yusof

“Geological mapping using LANDSAT ETM+ and ASTER images: -Case study of Oman mountain”
Samy Ismail Elmahdy*, Husaini Omar and Shattri Mansoor

“Visualization of karst landscape the kinta valley– a national heritage to be preserved”
Omar Al-kouri*, Husaini Omar, Ros Fatihah, I Komoo and Ahmad Rodzi

“Prediction of subsurface lithofacies for engineering design using artificial Neural network and geographic information systems”
George Baho*

1230: lunch

1330: Technical Visit to be arranged with the help of Prof Husaini Omar

1730: tour end

1830: conference dinner (venue to be announced)

29 July, 2008 (Tuesday)
0930: Technical Session 3
Chairman: Prof Husaini Omat, University Putra Malaysia
Speakers: (4x20min=80+10QA=90mins)
“Geophysical techniques for shallow site investigation”
Mohammed Abu-Shariah*, Husaini Omar and Zainuddin Md. Yusof

“Geotechnical investigation of housing construction site Benghazi – Libya"
A M Eljarm*

“Engineering geological assessment on slope design in the mountainous area of Sabah Western, Malaysia: A case study from the Ranau – Tambunan, Penampang – Tambunan and Kimanis – Keningau Road"
Rodeano Roslee*, Sanudin Tahir, Nor Samihah Abdullah Zawawi,
Hafzan Eva Mansor and S Abd. Kadir S Omang

“A New Method for Seismic Mitigation of Caisson Quay Walls”…text not in proceedings
Pouria Haji Alikhani, Amirali Mostafavi Moghadam*, Abbas Ghalandarzadeh, Ikuo Towhata

1100: morning refreshment

1130: Technical Session 4
Chairman: Mr Rodeano Roslee
Speakers: (4x20min=80+10QA=90mins)
“Jet grouting to improve tunnel stability"
V Ghiasi*, O Husaini and Z Yusof

“Study exploration of coal seam in Bukit Kendi area, South Sumatera, Indonesia”
E W Dyah Hastuti*, Rr. Harminuke and Ade Yusrizal

"Establishment of shear parameters on saw cut joint of granite"
Husaini Omar, A A Mohamed Xoogsade*, Zainuddin Md. Yusof and Lau Kwai Ban

“Redictions of time dependent swell in acid sulfate soil using neural networks”
B Guru Prasad*, P V Sivapullaiah and M M Allam

1300: Lunch

1415: Technical Session 5 and Closing
Chairman: Prof Husaini Omar
Speakers: (5x20min=100+10QA=110mins)
Geotechnical and geological setup of Sargodha soils, Pakistan
H Khizar, Ch. M Nawaz and K Najma

“The fold style variations of Baikher anticline - Northern Iraq”
Nabeel K Al-Azzawi* and Safwan T Al-Hubiti

“The back calculation of some existing slopes to estimate the cohesion of a coarse cohesive soil” ..text in LS08 proceedings
S. H. Ghafouri

“Geological Mapping at Chainage 23+800 of Simpang Pulai-Lojing Highway” …text not in proceedings
Norsyafina Roslan* and Andrew Malone

“The Use of a Detailed Aerial Photographic Interpretation to assess Landslide Preventive Measures, south Tsing Yi, Hong Kong”
Alexander Mackay*and Mark Swales

Closing remarks
Afternoon refreshment and adjournment

 

N.B. Updates on the programme would be posted on the website. The organisers reserve the right to amend the programme if deemed necessary without further notice.

Please send all enquiries and registrations to cipremie@singnet.com.sg