Typical Engineer Story

Image by https://malaysiagazette.com/ As a geotechnical engineer, determining the correct factor of safety (FoS) for a rock slope is essential for ensuring its stability. FoS is a measure of the slope's resistance to forces acting upon it and is calculated by comparing the slope's resistance to forces acting upon it. When designing and evaluating rock slopes, geotechnical engineers take into account a number of factors, including the geology and geomorphology of the slope, the properties of the rock mass, and the potential for degradation and erosion. Therefore, engineers frequently collaborate with geologists to produce a more accurate representation of the slope by combining their knowledge and judgement. The strength and deformation properties of the rock mass have a significant effect on the FoS of a rock slope. These two parameters have a substantial effect on the FoS. There are a number of methods for determining these properties, including laboratory testing and in-situ

When I originally considered taking the Professional Competency Examination (PCE), I wasn't sure if it was the best choice for me because of the vast syllabus covered.  The list goes on. PCE is Malaysia's second-tier examination for professional qualification to become a registered Professional Engineer With a Practising Certificate. The test consists of two examinations, Common Paper and Technical Paper, each of which lasts around three hours. However, if you believe that your years of experience will benefit you in this exam, think again. Unlike the first tier, which emphasises accumulated experience and report preparation, this time you must thoroughly research the topics — similar to the college level of education you had — and come up with a good answer for the multiple-choice questions and essays. In contrast to undergraduate exams, which are presented in several papers throughout the semester, these exams are delivered in two papers and represent a considerable differenc

    Image by Freepik Concerns have been voiced regarding potential employment losses in the creative sector due to the rising reliance on artificial intelligence (AI). While it is true that some employment may be replaced by automation, it is crucial to note that not all creative positions are at risk of being mechanised. Jobs that involve human creativity and intuition are unlikely to be replaced by computers anytime soon due to the nature of creative activities that AI cannot imitate. As long as unique and original works that appeal to human desires and needs are produced, there will be a demand for creative jobs in the future. As long as people continue to create important works of art, there will be a viable and thriving creative sector. Businesses must adapt to changing market conditions by adopting cutting-edge technologies and software into their workflows. This will allow them to remain competitive and respond rapidly to market changes. Companies that lag behind their competito

With the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in civil engineering, some tasks can be automated to improve efficiency and accuracy while also benefiting the environment. Although technology will not be able to replace human employees, its function is projected to expand as machines become more advanced. AI is anticipated to play a big role in many everyday applications in the future, from self-driving cars to precision agriculture. Project management is one area in civil engineering where AI can have a substantial impact. Engineers must consider numerous critical elements when interpreting complicated designs in building projects, including work sequence and time. This can be difficult for people to keep track of, resulting in costly errors and delays. Engineers can avoid these issues by utilising AI technologies to monitor and control construction projects. Automated monitoring systems can be set to detect possible delays and other issues early, allowing them to be corrected b

In construction industry, it involves architect, engineer, quantity surveyor, project manager, landscape architect, acoustician, and the list goes on. Architects are the main professionals who will first deal with the clients. After obtaining the basic ideas or problems, the architect will submit a brief solution for the client’s consideration. Prior to getting client's approval, architect provides a detail solution by getting input from other professionals to materialise the building construction.  An architect's dream is an engineer's nightmare has become a well-known perception in the construction industry. However, is there any merit or truth in such perception? Is it true that creativity is only for architects, while engineers only provide solutions to ensure architectural creativity is safe to build? Architect akin to an artist. The first phase is the sketching phase of the fundamental creative ideas and translating the client’s intent via the artistic shape, space an

  Courtesy of THB Maintenance Sdn Bhd In tropical regions with rainfall stands as the crucial factors to starting the landslide mechanism, a proper surface drainage is important to avert any unwanted incidents. I only focusing on the surface runoff and the role of cascading drain to channel the runoff safely to designated discharged point. A rainfall on a steep slopes will run as surface runoff with lower probability for the water to infiltrate into the soil. This necessitate the introduction of cascading drain to collect the water from the berm or slope drain. The design of cascading drain is basically allowing the hydraulic jump, an abrupt changes from supercritical to subcritical flow that will reduce the water flow rate and act as an energy dissipater. The effectiveness of hydraulic jump depends on the input of the rainfall volumes and flow rate in which failure to do so will resulted to  flood and nuisance to the public.  ...

A case of slope failure which occurred in Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang was Engineers' worst nightmare especially if it involves the death of civilians. The Principle Engineer of a Civil & Structural Consulting firm which I decline to name committed of nearly 15 negligent acts, attributed to the slope failure. I'm particularly more interested as to why an experienced professional engineer commit to such gross negligence. Circular No. 004, Supervision of Construction Works, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) clearly reinforces the need of qualified person (Professional Engineers with Practicing Certificate) or any person duly authorised by him undertakes the supervision of works. Meanwhile, the temporary works which are mainly contractor's responsibility shall be given similar due respect as to the design of permanent works by Professional Engineers. This is stipulated in Guideline No. 001: The Role and Responsibility of Professional Engineers for Tempora