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14 Failure Of Structures
21 Lessons Learned From Highland Towers
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Concrete Durability
Provisions In Design Codes:
Are They Really Adequate?
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Concrete
Cover
(mm)
Remarks
DESIGNING CONCRETE TO LAST
A and B having different crack width but
same concrete cover.
B is more durable than A.
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CONCLUSION
Concrete structures exposed to marine environments
have been found to suffer mainly from corrosion of the
reinforcing steel. It is necessary for engineers to
understand the importance and mechanisms of chlorideinduced corrosion of steel in concrete. The effect of the
quality of concrete on the resistance to chloride
penetration, chloride threshold and corrosion rate of the
reinforcing steel are critical in determining the service
life of structures in this environment. The concept of
service life prediction for concrete structures is becoming
an area of increasing interest for engineers. Therefore, a
good understanding of the concept and its application in
structural design is essential to ensure that optimum
concrete performance is achieved before a costly repair
to the structure becomes necessary.
When designing concrete for durability performance,
attention must be paid to both the performance standards
required as well as selecting a set of compatible compliance
criteria. This is to ensure that the hardened concrete
performs in an environment for which it is expected to
meet the service life requirement. The specifications should
focus on tests to be carried out on in-situ hardened
concrete. The test results should become the basis for
accepting or rejecting the concrete at site. Improved
performance-based specifications are being developed.
However, suitable short-term performance tests
necessary for such specifications are not yet available.
With the availability of mineral admixtures in many
parts of the world, it is now possible to tailor-make
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Failure Of Structures
By Ir. Tee Horng Hean, B.Eng. (Hons), MSc (Eng.), MBA, M.I.E.M.
A structural engineers dream is to design structures which are fit for their intended uses. No engineer
would want to see a structure collapse or fail, unless that engineer is an engineer researching in
causes of failure. Some common causes of structural failure are discussed in this paper. This paper is
not intended to discredit any parties (architects, engineers, developers, advertisers, etc.) and as such,
some photographs may appear doctored to protect the anonymity of the parties involved. The intention
of writing this paper is to jog the young engineers memory on the importance of engineering
fundamentals, and failure to observe these engineering fundamentals taught in school could be disastrous.
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Photo 3: A typical continuous hoarding system
Underestimating Loads
Sometimes, designers may underestimate the load that
would be imposed upon their structure when the structure
is in operation. A good example is the unipole structure
that collapsed as described earlier. The unipole structure
could only withstand wind pressures of not exceeding q
= 0.613 x 19.22 = 226N/m2 but in the area where the
collapse of the unipole occurred, wind pressures of as
high as q = 0.613 x 35.52 = 773N/m2 have been recorded.
Various structural elements are likely to be overstressed
when designers underestimate the load that would be
imposed on their designed structure. Consequently, their
structure is susceptible to collapse.
Connections
Surprisingly, research has shown that 30% of structural
failures are caused by defective detailed design of the
joints between structural members (Seward, 1998, p.232).
For instance, a simple system of hoarding with structural
elements being connected with undersized bolts may look
perfectly sturdy (see Photo 3). However, due to the use of Photo 5: A small bolt used to connect structural elements
undersized bolts (see Photo
4 and Photo 5), connecting
the horizontal and vertical
structural members, the bolts
were sheared off, causing the
horizontal elements to be
disconnected and resulting in
the cantilever effect (see
Figure 1). Bearing in mind
that in a cantilever system,
the
stress
intensity
experienced by the structure
can be as large as four times
of that of the continuous
system.
This is precisely what
happened to this hoarding
and since the bolts were
Figure 1: Change of structural system due to sheared bolt
sheared off, the domino
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effect of excessive
bending of the steel
hoarding sheet (see Photo
6), the structural members
being subjected to
excessive bending and the
footing being pulled off
the ground (see Photo 7)
occurred.
In short, failure of
connections can lead to a
change in the structural
system, and in turn, have
adverse domino effects.
Photo 6: Failure of a
simple hoarding
structure
Photo 8: A pin-joint
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Photo 9: A lamp-post
Photo 12: A collapsed signboard
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Lack Of Maintenance
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Conclusion
The paper discussed only some of the common factors
as to why structures fail. There can be lots of other factors
including minor mistakes such as dimensioning a
structural member longer than it is supposed to be, using
the wrong units (imperial/metric), not following the
construction drawings, mixing of high tensile and mild
steel reinforcements for reinforced concrete structures,
reducing the lever arm of a reinforced concrete structural
element when workers step on the steel reinforcements,
providing inadequate anchorage length for reinforcement
bars, etc. which can lead to structural failure. The other
cause of possible failure in the structure is misuse of the
erected structure. One of the best ways for young engineers
to avoid making the mistakes discussed in this paper is to
ascertain the facts from reliable sources.
The fundamentals of engineering should be applied in
the design of all engineering structures. Overlooking the
design of even a minute part of a structure such as
connections can be disastrous.
REFERENCES
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Architects and engineers owe a professional obligation to the public and their profession to
conduct themselves and practise their profession in accord with ethical standards. Local authorities
are also required to act reasonably and in accordance with the law.
Clients and the public place trust and confidence in the competence and skills of the professional
architects and engineers. Generally, both the professionals depend on the personal confidence of
the client in their technical competence; and the confidence of the public at large in the integrity
and ethical conduct of the professions as a whole.
It is the purpose of this paper to examine the decision of the High Court and the Court of
Appeal in respect of the roles played by the architect, engineer, developer and the local authority
in the development of the Highland Towers, and to learn the observations and rulings of the two
courts to give a greater insight and understanding of their respective roles.
1st Defendant
- Developer
(ii)
2nd Defendant
- 2 nd Defendants brother
engaged by the 1st Defendant
as the Engineer for the project
- Majlis Perbandaran
Ampang Jaya
5th Defendant
- Arab-Malaysian Bank
owner of 50 lots of bungalow
land directly at the rear of
Highland Towers
(v)
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(x)
(ii)
1st Defendant
- 15%
(ii)
2nd Defendant
- 10%
rd
(iii)
3 Defendant
- 10%
(iv)
4th Defendant
- 15%
(v)
5th Defendant
- 30%
(vi)
Block 1 - 29.9.1978
(ii)
Block 2 - 6.11.1981
(iii)
Block 3 - 24.5.1985
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(i)
(ii)
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(ii)
and not just confined only to the structure, and after the
Highland Towers was erected, to ascertain drainage
requirement in the area was adequate to ensure slope
stability behind Block 1. Subsequent to the collapse of
Block 1, measures should have been taken to prevent
recurrence of the tragedy to Blocks 2 and 3.
The court found that MPAJ owed a duty of care to the
Plaintiffs and that this duty had been breached resulting
in damages.
Upon establishing that MPAJ was negligent, the High
Court was influenced by Sec.95(2) of the SDB Act 1974,
which provided an immunity to the Plaintiffs claims and
the passage in Dr. Abdul Hamid Abdul Rashid & Anor v.
Jurusan Malaysia Consultant & Ors (1997) 3 MLJ 546:
If there is any fear that this approach may encumber
the local authorities to pay out substantial claims
due to their negligence in granting approvals or
inspecting building works, there is s 95 of the Street,
Drainage & Building Act 1974 (Act 133) which
prohibits such authorities to be sued.
In discussing the above Sec. 95(2), the High Court
pointed that Parliament can create an exemption from
liability for certain acts committed by local authorities
and its officers. James Foong J said:
It is my view that s 95(2) of the 1974 Act is just
such a piece of legislation to exempt the local authority
and its officer from negligent act related to and
connected with certain specified activities. In our
case, since the acts of the 4th Defendant found to be
negligent by this court are within those specified
activities under s 95(2) of the 1974 Act, immunity
applies to the 4th Defendant.
Further, the High Court explained that Sec. 95(2) covers
situations:
(i)
(ii)
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SUMMARY
The decisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal confirmed that architects and engineers have a duty
to secure the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional services.
The architects and engineers owe a duty to exercise the skill, care and diligence which may reasonably be
expected of a person of ordinary competence, measured by the professional standard of the time. Thus an
architects and engineers general inexperience and lack of knowledge do not furnish a valid excuse for unprofessional
conduct.
The architects and engineers are to be judged by the professional standards prevailing at the time the work
was done, not by what may be known or accepted at a later date, or what may be seen only with the benefit of
hindsight.
The courts emphasised that every architect and engineer owe a duty to third parties to ensure that they are
sufficiently qualified to undertake the assignments for which they accept professional responsibility. The architects
and engineers must also know when to seek a competent specialist in areas outside their expertise.
In this case, the Court of Appeal was unable to see how MPAJ could possibly escape liability for requiring the
diversion of the East Stream. This infers that a local authority should not direct or do anything to make the site
dangerous; otherwise it will be liable.
Although the courts did not discuss in the ground of the Judgment the certification given by the architects and
engineers on the plans submitted by them to exonerate MPAJ, these professionals duty must always be reflected
on the plans, by requiring the architects and engineers to certify that they are responsible for supervising the
construction of the project to ensure that it is built in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and
drawings.
The local authorities should be entitled to rely on the certificate executed by the architects and engineers and
to hold them responsible for the structural design, safety and supervision of the project. This would enable the
architects and engineers to retain control over the design and erection procedures so as to be able to advise the
contractor of any special construction or safety consideration. BEM
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guidelines
Route To Be
An Accredited Checker
By Accredited Checker Committee, Board of Engineers Malaysia
INTRODUCTION
The guidelines herein are to assist Professional Engineers seeking registration as Accredited Checkers in
geotechnical and/or structural engineering works. They are in furtherance of Section 10B of the
Registration of Accredited Checker, Registration of Engineers (Amendment) Act 2002 [Act A1158].
QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AS AN ACCREDITED CHECKER
Any person applying for registration as an Accredited Checker shall:
i) be a Professional Engineer registered under the Act in the civil, structural or geotechnical engineering
discipline;
ii) have at least 10 years relevant practical experience in the design or construction of buildings;
iii) have adequate experience in one of the following:
a) Geotechnical
1) Foundations;
2) Retaining Systems and Reinforced Soil Structures; and
3) Slope Engineering and Embankments
b) Structural
1) Buildings exceeding five storeys;
2) Buildings of unconventional construction with spans exceeding 10 metres; and
3) Buildings that will result in complex interactions with existing buildings
iv) by virtue of his/her ability and standing in the profession, or specialised knowledge or practical
experience in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering he/she is deserving of such registration,
provided that
a) during the period of seven years immediately preceding the date of his/her application, he/she has
been engaged in geotechnical or structural design after registration as a Professional Engineer; and
b) for a continuous period of one year immediately preceding the date of his/her application,
he/she has gained such practical experience in the relevant field in Malaysia; and
v)
have attended and passed the interview conducted by the Accredited Checkers Committee.
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Every Accredited Checker desirous of renewing his/her registration under the Act shall:
i) submit to the Board an application for renewal in Form H on or before January 31st of the year
following the year of the expiration of his/her registration;
ii) submit the payment in money order, bank draft or cheque made payable to the Board of Engineers
Malaysia; and
iii) have paid up his/her annual renewal fee as Professional Engineer.
The annual renewal fee is:
Category A: Those below 60 years old
Category B: Those 60 years and above
RM200
RM100
HAS
Minimum 10 years relevant practical experience in the design or construction of
buildings.
Minimum seven years experience in geotechnical or structural design after
registration as Professional Engineer
Minimum one year experience in the relevant field gained in Malaysia.
AND PASSED
Accredited Checker
BEM
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guidelines
b) Renewal Fee
Update
Biwako Millennium
Framework For Action
Submitted by Ooi Kah Hooi
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Part 1
By Ir. Harbans Singh K.S., B.E (Mech) Spore, P.E., C.Eng,
LLB(Hons) London, CLP, DipICArb.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Gannt charts;
CONTENT
As for the form, there are currently no guidelines
available locally spelling out the expected contents of
the work programme. Much is left to the contractor to
decide based on his experience, bearing in mind the
purpose of the programme in the context of the particular
circumstances of the contract works being undertaken.
Where the conditions of contract expressly stipulate the
specific contents required, these should be adhered to.
Examples of such express provisions include the
following:
7.
8.
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PURPOSE OF SUBMISSION
The purposes of submission of the work programme
are explained in various manners by different
authorities/practitioners. Robinson and Lavers 12 have
aptly summed up these purposes in the following words:
The primary use and importance of work programme
(other than in the contractors own construction
9.
10.
11.
12.
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Where there are no express contractual provisions vis-vis the submissions of the programme, there can
accordingly be no sanctions and the contractor cannot
be stopped from commencing with the works under
the contract. However, he may compromise his right
to receive necessary approvals, consents, information,
etc. in time;
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Further clarification;
Substantiation;
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By Tew Kia Hui, Director/Soil Erosion Research Consultant, VT Soil Erosion Research & Consultancy
INCORPORATING BEST
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
FOR EROSION AND
SEDIMENT CONTROL
Preservation of
Existing Vegetation
Carefully planned preservation of
existing vegetation minimises the
potential of removing or injuring
existing trees, shrubs, and/or grass
that serve as erosion controls.
Corridors of vegetation act as
buffer zones to separate disturbed
land from an adjacent watercourse,
protected forest, or other sensitive
areas. Leaving a clearly marked
buffer zone around these unique areas
will help to preserve them, as well as
benefiting from their natural erosion
prevention
and
trapping
characteristics.
The inspection and maintenance
requirements for protection of
vegetation are low and there is little
cost associated with preserving
existing vegetation if properly
planned during the project design.
Aesthetic benefits may also enhance
property values.
Vegetative Stabilisation
Seeding and Planting
Seeding of grass and planting of
trees, shrubs and ground covers
provide long-term stabilisation of soil.
Grass may also be planted for
temporary stabilisation. It is
appropriate for site stabilisation - both
during and after construction - in any
graded or cleared areas where
construction activities have ceased,
open space, cut and fill areas, steep
slopes, spoil stockpiles, vegetated
swales, landscape corridors and
stream banks.
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Stabilise
Disturbed Area
Project Slopes
and Channels
Control Site
Perimeter
Control Internal
Erosion
Minimise
Disturbed Area
Contain Waste
BMP CATEGORY
Practise Good
Housekeeping
BMP OBJECTIVES
Standard
Drawing
Numbers
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Dust Control
Dust control measures are used to
stabilise soil from wind erosion and
reduce dust generated by construction
activities. They are suitable to be
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Diversion of Runoff
Earth Bank
A temporary earth bank is a
temporary beam or ridge of
compacted soil used to divert runoff
or channel water to a desired location,
thereby reducing the potential for
erosion and off-site sedimentation.
Earth banks may also be used to divert
runoff from off-site and from
undisturbed areas away from
disturbed areas, and to divert sheet
flows away from unprotected slopes.
An earth bank does not in itself
control erosion or remove sediment
from runoff; it prevents erosion by
directing runoff to an erosion control
device such as a sediment trap or
basin, or directing runoff away from
an erosive area. Temporary earth
banks should not adversely impact
adjacent properties and must conform
to any local floodplain management
regulations.
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Slope Drain
A slope drain is a temporary pipe
or lined channel to drain the top of a
slope to a stable discharge point at
the bottom of a slope without causing
erosion. It is typically used in
combination with an earth bank or
diversion channel at the top of the
slope.
A slope drain is effective because
it prevents runoff from flowing
directly down a slope by confining
all of the runoff into a channel or
enclosed pipe. However, the
maximum drainage area per slope
drain is two hectares. Larger areas
would require a paved chute, rock
lined channel, or additional pipes.
Other limitations are that the clogged
Check Dam
A check dam is a small temporary
dam constructed across a diversion
channel or swale. Check dams reduce
the velocity of concentrated
stormwater flows, therefore reducing
erosion of the diversion channel or
swale and promoting sedimentation
behind the dam. If properly anchored,
brush or rock filter berms may be used
for check dams.
Check dam is primarily used in
small channels in steep terrain, where
velocities exceed 0.6 m/s, in
preventing erosion by reducing the
velocity of channel flow in small
intermittent channels and temporary
swales. Check dam is to be used only
in small open channels, which drain
an area of four hectares or less and
not to be used in streams, or in lined
or vegetated channels.
Sediment Trapping/Filtering
Sediment Fence
A sediment fence is a temporary
sediment barrier consisting of filter
fabric stretched across and attached
to supporting posts, entrenched, and,
depending upon the strength of the
fabric used, backed by a wire fence
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Sediment Basins
A sediment basin is a structure
formed by excavation and/or
construction of an embankment
across a waterway or other suitable
locations to collect and store sediment
from sites cleared and/or graded
during construction for extended
periods of time before reestablishment of permanent
vegetation and/or construction of
permanent drainage structures. It is
intended to trap sediment before it
leaves the construction site. The basin
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health
Naturopaths believe that the body is self-healing and self-repairing. However, it cannot fight diseases
if the body is filled with toxins and deficient in nutrients. To prevent the onset of degenerative
lifestyle diseases, the logical step is to detoxify and replenish the body with proper nutrients.
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Starting Anew
After detoxification and
replenishing, a new healthy
diet to avoid future toxin
build-up makes sense. A
guide for healthy diet and
lifestyle includes:
constipation
health