Conferência Internacional Efficient Design, Construction and Maintenance of Asia’s Modern Bridge Systems



Why Attend
By Attending Bridges Asia 2010 you will achieve an:
Appreciation of modern design techniques, construction procedures and maintenance methods
Understanding of evolving trends in alternate materials for construction, structural and load analyses, project and asset management
Up close view of design and construction methodology used by leading EPC and multidisciplinary consultant firms for latest Asian bridge infrastructure
Learning from a number of presentations on current trends of project financing, funding and ownership modes for bridge infrastructure
Who Should Attend Bridges Asia?
Whether you are an Engineer, Technical Lead, Project Manager or Business Development Executive, Bridges Asia would be relevant to you. Industries that will be attending this event include:
Government Asset Owners
Design and AEC Consultants
Civil and Structural Consultants
EPC Contractors

Conference Day One: Thursday 4th February 2010
08.30 Day One: Registration & Welcome Coffee
09.00 Opening Remarks From The Chair
09.10 Discussing Strategies To Better Design Long Span Bridges For Enhanced Structural Integrity And Adequacy
Understanding the need for structural integrity and adequacy
Maximising the efficiency of existing design and structural analysis tools
Integrating new design techniques into workflow
Adhering to current design, material and structural codes
Dr. Robin Sham
Global Director - Long Span and Speciality Bridges
AECOM

09.50 Designing Bridges To Best Combine Functionality And Aesthetics
Appreciating the growing demand for functional and aesthetic bridges
Designing complex bridges using current AEC software
Achieving better aerodynamics and stability
Overcoming structural challenges in combating form and function
Naeem Hussain
Director - Bridges
ARUP

10.30 Morning Tea & Networking Break
11.00 Evaluating Site Assessment, Dredging And Pier Construction Techniques
Discussing cofferdam and caisson developments in pier construction
Presenting piling foundation and pier construction techniques
Enumerating trends in dredging for sea crossing bridges
Analysing developments in site assessment methods and geotechnical techniques
Vinayak Deshpande
Chief Operating Officer
HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

11.40 Development Of New Design Codes For Bridges – Structural Eurocodes
Introduction to the Structural Eurocodes and their impacts on bridge design
Comparisons with BS5400
Increased use of advanced analysis in design and new codified topics
Importance of following specifications
David A. Smith
Regional Head of Bridge Engineering
ATKINS

12.20 Lunch & Networking Break
13.20 Improving Bridge Data Generation And Communication
Understanding the need for Bridge Information Modelling
Appreciating the benefits of generating useable bridge data through the lifecycle of the Bridge
Sharing design data through model
Enhancing communication through developing an interoperable data model of bridges
Robert B Cook
Director
BENAIMGROUP (Member Company of SCOTT WILSON)

14.00 Detailing The Design Factors Of High Speed Rail Bridges
Understanding the forces high speed rail bridges are subjected to
Assessing the vibratory load analysis in modern rail bridges
Designing for structural stability and comfort analysis
Evolving new design codes for high speed rail bridges
Steven W. Miller
Managing Director
FXFOWLE
Sudhir Jambhekar
Senior Partner
FXFOWLE


14.40 Afternoon Tea & Networking Break
15.10 Stay Supported Bridge Decks: Trends In Stay Cable Technology
Analysing possible stay cable layouts and anchorage arrangements
Presenting modern performance criteria for stays
Comparing the available types of stay systems (hardware, installation, maintenance, replacement)
Detailing stay vibration parameters through featured case studies
Max Meyer
Technical Manager
VSL

15.50 Understanding Bridge Expansion Joint Solutions
Importance of correct selection of bridge expansion joints
Evolving design code requirements for expansion joints
Current expansion joint technologies for multi directional seismic movement
Rehabilitation solutions for expansion joints
Mukesh Singh
Manager – APAC, WABO Expansion Control Systems
BASF CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS ASIA PACIFIC

16.30 End Of Day One Presentations


Conference Day Two: Friday 5th February 2010

08.30 Day Two: Registration & Welcome Coffee
09.00 Opening Remarks From The Chair
09.10 Sustainable Practices In The Construction Of Bridges
Integrating site conditions, refill, reduce and recycle principles
Considering environmental impacts – noise, pollution and waste generation
Constructing by optimising resources
Developing methods of economic and faster construction scheduling
Y.W. Leung
Managing Director
YWL ENGINEERING

09.50 Modern Construction Techniques Of Long Span Bridges
Promoting prefabricated structural elements and systems
Emerging prestressed concrete construction techniques
Detailing modern erection techniques: Falsework, gantry and lifting frame
Presenting developments in Cast-in-situ construction of concrete bridges
Doitsu Matsuki
General Manager (Projects)
MAEDA CORPORATION

10.30 Morning Tea & Networking Break
11.00 Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge - Engineering Challenges In Major Cross-Border Road Project
Designing challenges for the cross country bridge projects
Complying to different technical requirements of bridge design and engineering
Handling bridge construction at open sea conditions for very long span bridges
Challenges in bridge structure construction across heavily used navigation channels
11.40 Understanding Best Practice In Stainless Steel Reinforcement For Bridges
Evaluating different stainless steel material types and grades for use as rebar
Considering example structures where stainless rebar has been used
Guidance documents for using stainless steel reinforcement
Graham Gedge
Metallurgist
ARUP MATERIALS CONSULTING (speaking on behalf of ARMINOX)

12.20 Lunch & Networking Break
13.20 Modern Bridge Load Testing And Assessment Techniques
Proving an overview of the development of load testing
Process of load assessment: What is this?
Comparison of load tests results with analytical assessment
Benefits of load testing and assessment in managing a bridge asset
Adj. Prof. Wije Ariyaratne
Principal Bridge Engineer
ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY, NSW, AUSTRALIA

14.00 PANEL DISCUSSION: Future Trends In Sustainable Bridge Construction
Understanding fast-track construction processes of long span bridges
Appreciating increasing environmental concerns in bridge construction
Identifying alternative materials and composites for bridges
Implementing 4Rs of sustainability in bridge construction
Panellists include:

Y.W. Leung
Managing Director
YWL ENGINEERING
Adj. Prof. Wije Ariyaratne
Principal Bridge Engineer
ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Doitsu Matsuki
General Manager (Projects)
MAEDA CORPORATION


14.40 Afternoon Tea & Networking Break
15.10 Outlining Asset Management Strategies For Long Span Bridges
Comparing new methods of asset management in long span bridges
Analysing the use of health monitoring for life cycle cost optimisation
Planning for future loading patterns and related asset management
Discussing emergency management planning
Wan Man Leung
Deputy Project Manager - 1, Stonecutters Bridge
HONG KONG HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT

15.50 Evolving Trends In The Rehabilitation And Maintenance Of Bridges: What To Expect?
Discussing the reliability and risk management analysis
Analysing new materials and application methods for repair and strengthening
Introducing new techniques of concrete bridge rehabilitation
Detailing long term benefits of adequate rehabilitation and maintenance
Nedumaran Ramasamy
Deputy Director, Road Infrastructure Management Division
LAND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, SINGAPORE

16.30 Close Of Conference
16.40 Start Of Workshop C


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