SYNOPSIS

This seminar offers a comprehensive overview of constructional steelworks, focusing specifically on the materials and design considerations for high-strength cold-formed steel. Participants will gain insights into the distinctions between hot-rolled and cold-formed steel, key factors influencing analysis and design, and practical guidance on structural member and connection design aligned  with  Malaysia  Standard Eurocodes. Designed for practicing engineers, manufacturers, installers, and academicians with a vested interest in steelwork construction, this seminar promises valuable knowledge essential for navigating modern construction challenges effectively.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

1) Assoc Prof. Dr Tan Cher Siang

Dr. Tan Cher Siang is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). His expertise spans structural steelworks, with a strong focus on cold-formed steel applications. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering (Structures), and PhD (Civil Engineering) from UTM. Prior to joining UTM, Dr. Tan gained valuable experience as an academic staff member at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and as a post-doctoral scientist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. Dr. Tan boasts over 15 years of teaching experience, evident in his 90 publications and guidance of numerous undergraduate, master's, and PhD students. His research contributions have been instrumental in shaping the understanding of steelwork design and applications. He actively serves as a technical committee and working group member in the Department of Standards Malaysia, focusing on cold-formed steel and steel production for construction.

Additionally, Dr. Tan has conducted numerous training sessions for the Department of Public Works (JKR) on Eurocode 3 design principles for structural steelworks. He is a certified HRDF trainer (TTT certificate no: 17289), a dedicated member of the Malaysia Cold-formed Steel Institution (MyCSI) and the IEM-CSETD, actively contributing to the advancement of the field.


2) Ir. Tu Yong Eng

Ir. Tu Yong Eng is a professional engineer with a practicing certificate, and experience in civil and structural work, geotechnical, forensic engineering as well as project management. He has carried out extensive structural works including high-rise buildings and bridges. He is also an HRDF registered trainer (TTT certificate No. 9555). He has successfully carried out many courses in the industry and Universities. He has also published numerous papers in IEM Bulletin, conferences and journals. In IEM, he is a Council member and Excomm Member. He is also serving the IEM C & S Engineering Technical Division, Infopub Standing Committee, and Professional  Practice Standing Committee. He is also chairing the IEM Malaysian Standards  drafting  and  Forensic Engineering sub-committee. He is  also  actively involved in the  Malaysian  Standard  Drafting Committee (National Standard Committee, Technical Committee, and Working Group) including Loading (MSEN 1991-1-6, 1991-2), concrete (MS EN 1992-1-1,1992-2, Ultra High-Performance Concrete), steel (MS EN 1993, MS EN 10025), glass, seismic (MS EN 1998-1), Composite bridges (EN 1994-2), Construction practices and wind codes in Department of Standards, Malaysia.