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21 - 22 February 2025, Conference, HK  |
第十二届海峡两岸及香港钢结构技术交流会
“海峡两岸及香港钢结构技术交流会”是一个系列会议，由同济大学、台湾大学、香港理工大学共同发起，约每两年轮流在中国大陆(1999上海, 2006上海, 2012深圳，2018杭州)、台湾(2001, 2008, 2014, 2023)、香港(2003, 2010, 2017)举行。本届交流会将秉承传统，特邀20 余位来自大陆、台湾和香港专家、学者做报告，促进钢结构领域最新研究进展和工程经验的交流。论文将在会上交流，并择优推荐到《建筑钢结构进展》。
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| 16 December 2024, Seminar, HK |
Half Day Seminar on Design and Construction of Modular Buildings
Due to shortage of workforce and limited land use, many cities like Hong Kong are heading in the direction of improving construction efficiency by adopting more efficient construction method such as MiC. This seminar provides essential information of modular design and construction from planning to construction phase. Key concepts relevant to smart modular planning, structural design, and offsite manufacturing are introduced and illustrated by case studies.
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| 11 - 13 December 2024, Conference, HK |
The 13th International Conference on Advances in Steel-Concrete Composite Structures (ASCCS 2024)
Twelve ASCCS Conferences have been successfully held in Harbin, China (1985, 1988, 2006), Fukuoka, Japan (1991), Kosice, Slovakia (1994), Innsbruck, Austria (1997), Los Angeles, the United States (2000), Sydney, Australia (2003), Leeds, the United Kingdom (2009), Singapore (2012), Beijing, China (2015) and Valencia, Spain (2018). The conference aims to bring international experts and leaders together to disseminate recent research findings in the fields of structural steel, composite and hybrid structures. It will also provide a forum for the discussion of developments in the design and construction of steel-concrete composite structures.
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| 2 - 3 December 2024, Conference, HK |
The 4th World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS 2024)
WCFS aims to gather international experts and leaders to share and discuss recent research and advancements in floating solutions. The 2024 WCFS will continue to serve as a dynamic forum for researchers, architects, engineers, consultants, manufacturers, government officials, academics, and postgraduate students involved in floating solutions. The conference will cover a broad range of topics, including but not limited to Architecture, Climate Change and Disaster Response, Environmental Enhancement, Food Security and Sustainability, Innovation & Technology, Renewable Energy, Urban Planning, Policy, Social Acceptance, and Legal Matters.
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| 8 - 10 November 2024, Conference, Guangzhou |
1st International Conference on Engineering Structures (ICES2024) Mini-Symposium on Advances and Innovations in Steel Structures (MS09)
This special one-day mini-symposium (MS), MS09: Advances and Innovations in Steel Structures, at the 1st International Conference on Engineering Structures (ICES2024) aims to assist in bringing together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field of steel and composite construction to discuss the latest development, advancements, innovation and challenges in the field of steel structures.
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| 7 November 2024, Seminar, HK |
Technical Seminar on Heavy Lifting – The Life of a Heavy Lifter
In this session, Eric will introduce Heavy Lifting, share ideas about abnormal load engineering and ways to handle heavy loading and large-scale modularization built in the construction industry. Examples demonstrates how heavy lifting facilitate alternative solutions for “tricky” site adopted on the installation of construction material. Modulized-Built enables safe & sound and quality of products.
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| 26 September 2024, Webinar, HK |
Technical Webinar on Blast Enhanced Façade – Enhance Safety of Our City
Security is the key consideration for the building developers regrading the terrorist attacks as well as the accident explosion since the last two decades. Façade is the “frontline” of the building concerning under bomb blast action to protect the user far from the hazard and reducing the force attacking to the mina structures.
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| 17 May 2024, Seminar, HK |
Half Day Seminar on Seismic Design for Concrete and Steel Buildings in Hong Kong
Following the minor earthquake in Mui Wo (Lantau Island) on 11 March 2024, public attention has once again been drawn to the preparedness of buildings in Hong Kong under unexpected earthquake events. In this seminar, two experienced speakers will share the following topics: 1) the basic background of earthquake engineering; 2) general and advanced analysis techniques for seismic load on buildings; and 3) applications to concrete and steel buildings in Hong Kong. ...
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| 6 May 2024, Symposium, HK |
Symposium on Structural Design and Analysis for Lateral Stability of Prefabricated and Modular Construction
This one-day symposium aims to introduce effective and economical methods of design and construction to counter the destabilising actions of a prefabricated, or modular, structure when subject to strong wind and intense earthquake ground shaking. As shown in the itinerary, both bridges and buildings are covered in the lectures ...
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| 15 Mar 2024, Seminar, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Design and Application of Laminated Glass with Composite Action
Principal feature of laminated glass is the safety performance under impact and breakage. The interlayers absorb the energy of the impact and resist penetration. Although the glass may break, the glass fragments remain firmly ...
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| 5 -7 Dec 2023, Conference, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia |
The 11th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS’2023)
ICASS is a distinguished international conference series organized worldwide every two years. Previous conferences were held in Hong Kong (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 9th), Shanghai (4th), Singapore (5th), Nanjing (7th), Lisbon (8th)and Chengdu (10th). This conference is intended to provide a forum for researchers and professionals to discuss and disseminate recent advances in analysis, behaviour, design and construction of steel, aluminium and composite steel-concrete structures.
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| 7 Dec 2023, Seminar/ Webinar, HK |
Free Technical Seminar on Fire Design and Protection for Steel Structure
Fire protection is an integral component during steel construction. The seminar will discuss key focus elements of Intumescent Passive Fire Protection, covering fire testing, section factor, value engineering, off site versus on site application, and standard of finishes.
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| 1 Dec 2023, Seminar, HK |
One-Day Technical Seminar on "2nd Sino–US Forum on Steel Design Codifications"
The first forum of this series, initiated by Prof. SL Chan, Prof. GP Shu and Prof. R Ziemian, was held on June 19, 2019 at Cornell University, USA. and this second forum carries the objectives of providing a platform for researchers and professionals to discuss and share recent advancements in code development, analysis, behavior, design, and construction of structures made principally from steel, aluminum, high strength steel, cold-formed steel, stainless steel, and composite steel-concrete materials.
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| 24, 27 & 29 Nov 2023, Seminar, HK |
Professional Short Course Series on Seismic Design of Building and Bridge Structures
This short course series aims to introduce fundamental concepts and up-to-date knowledge required for the design and ssessment of structures in countering seismic hazards in a low to moderate seismicity region like Hong Kong. Fundamental principles and relevant skillsets are explained and illustrated with examples showing details of each step of the calculations. Use of software facilities that can be accessed free online from website https://www.quakeadvice.org is a new feature in many parts of the short course.
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| 24 Aug 2023, Seminar, HK |
Technical Seminar on Structuring the Architecture of Pedestrian Footbridges
Structural efficiency is the paramount driver for long span footbridges. A successful footbridge structure also defines the bridge form and aesthetics, as well as a landmark to the surroundings. This seminar is a sharing of the design of some long span pedestrian footbridges, and the structural solutions that defined the architecture.
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| 25 May 2023, Symposium, HK |
The HKIE Fire Division 14th Annual Symposium 2023
The theme of the Symposium this year is "Create (Innovation & Advancement), Change (Industrial Evolution & Transformation), Connect (Environmental, Social & Governance)". Smart technologies not only enhance the sustainability of urban environment but also create compelling spaces that enrich lives. Moreover, the evolution of technology also enables academia, regulators, industry practitioners and engineers to develop more innovative ideas and strategies in mitigating fire risks.
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| 19 May 2023, Seminar, HK |
Half Day Seminar on Applications of High-Performance Steel Materials and Design
This half-day seminar aims to offer engineers valuable insights into the structural characteristics, applications, and design of high-performance steel materials in building construction. Experts in applied research will elaborate on the popular high-performance steel materials, namely high-strength steel and stainless steel. Additionally, the second-order direct analysis method, an innovative design approach specifically tailored to address the design challenges associated with high-performance steel materials, will be discussed...
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| 20 April 2023, Symposium, HK |
Symposium on Structural Design of Buildings in Era of off-site Prefabrication
This one-day symposium is specifically targeted at the needs of engineers who are engaged in the structural design of buildings. Key concepts relevant to modularisation, structural design, and offsite manufacturing are introduced and illustrated by case studies. As design considerations and methods of construction are intertwined, both topics are covered by the speakers. The contingent of speakers is made up of experts from within prestigious institutions from within Hong Kong and from The University of Melbourne ...
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| 24 Feb 2023, Seminar, HK |
Half Day Seminar on Buckling and Stability to concrete and steel structures to Code of Practice
This seminar introduce 1) basic background theories on buckling and stability ; 2) how to consider local and member buckling of individual structure elements, the overall stability and global buckling of buildings and structures; 3) how the basic stability principles have been implemented in codes of practice for steel, concrete and composite structures in Hong Kong ; and 4) how to carry out advanced analysis for complicated structures.
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| 23 Dec 2022, Webinar, HK |
Free Technical Webinar on Concerted Effort in Building Fire Safety – Contributions from Authority, Professionals and Public
Building a fire safe environment in Hong Kong requires concerted effort from the Authorities, which are the Fire Services Department, Buildings Department, Lands Department and other licensing departments, as well as the contributions from various related professionals and the general public. In this seminar, the speaker will introduce the efforts and contributions from these parties and how they can work together to make Hong Kong one of the safest cities in the world in terms of fire safety. Possible future directions to enhance fire safety will also be discussed. |
| 20 Dec 2022, Seminar/ Webinar, HK |
3 hour Technical Seminar on Advanced Design of Steel Connections and Joints – Strength, Stiffness and Ductility
Joints and connections play a pivotal role in stability and safety of steel structures, which should provide an adequate load transfer between ends of members and their connecting components. Further, it seems not rational to consider stiffness of beams and columns but not joints in a structural design. This seminar will share the knowledge and applications of the component-based finite element method for the design of both typical and complex steel connections and joints.
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| 3-5 Aug 2022, Conference - Chengdu,China |
The Tenth International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures(ICASS' 2020)
This will be the tenth in the international conference series on Advances in Steel Structures, with the first, second, third, sixth and ninth of the conferences series held in Hong Kong, fourth in Shanghai, fifth in Singapore, seventh in Nanjing and eighth in Portugal. As with the nine previous successful conferences, this conference is intended to provide a forum for researchers and professionals to discuss and disseminate recent advances in analysis, behaviour, design and construction of steel, aluminium, composite steel-concrete structures, assembled building with steel-structure and flexible barrier.
Website: www.icass2020.com |
| 16 September 2022, Webinar,HK |
Free Technical Webinar on Design and Construction of Museum Plus (M+)
As the flagship project of Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ occupies a prominent site on the southernmost edge of Kowloon, overlooking Victoria Harbour. Opened in 2021, the project – designed by the M+ Consultancy Joint Venture ...
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| 28 July 2022, Webinar, HK |
Free Technical Webinar on Seismic Design of Steel Buildings in Hong Kong – Watch Out for Our Next Challenge
Traditionally, building design in Hong Kong is primarily focusing on the gravity and wind effects only. 0Recent researches have proven that the associated risk from unexpected seismic attacks should not be underestimated. This seminar is aiming at providing audiences an overview of the topic. From basic concepts to international practice. From classical problems to local specific issues. Audiences with any level of experience are expected to benefit from this webinar.
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| 12 July 2022, Seminar/ Webinar, HK |
Evening Seminar on “Preparation for written structural discipline examination of HKIE 2022” for question(s) related to reinforced concrete design
This webinar series is aimed for assisting graduate engineers for better design and for preparation of qualifying examinations for structural discipline of HKIE and IStructE with question(s) related to reinforced concrete design. This seminar is intended for graduate structural engineers preparing to sit the examinations and it will provide guidance and experience for preparing and sitting the examinations
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| 1 Dec 2021, Webinar, HK |
Webinar on Wind Tunnel Study Adopting the Code of Practice on Wind Effects in Hong Kong 2019
Code of Practice on Wind Effects in Hong Kong 2019” has been launched for practical design in Hong Kong. It is important for all Structural Engineers to understand how the new requirements in 2019 Wind Code affect wind tunnel study and design of new development. By adopting new design requirement, Façade Designers and Engineers may also interested to know the implication to the curtain wall and façade design.
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| 11 Nov 2021,Seminar/ Webinar, HK |
3 hour Technical Seminar on Automatic Wind Load Determination by Nida-wind
This seminar is about the use and development of software Nida-wind for efficient, accurate and reliable use of the wind code. It utilizes high speed and large capacity technology to efficiently apply the wind code for reliable design, especially for effective consideration of direct sheltering effect due to surrounding buildings which is very tedious by manual or spread sheet calculation with much greater risk of human manipulation errors.
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| 7 Oct 2021, Seminar/ Webinar, HK |
Half Day Seminar on Essentials in Steel Structure – From Design to Construction
This half-day seminar aims to provide engineers an insight to the use and the design of steel in construction. The seminar will cover the general design principal in steel structures, analysis methods according to the Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2011, application of steel structures in offshore renewable energy infrastructure, and the advanced construction technology for construction and installation of long span steel footbridge.
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| 27 July 2021, Webinar, HK |
Free Technical Webinar on Concerted Effort in Building Fire Safety – Contributions from Authority, Professionals and Public
In this seminar, the speaker will introduce the efforts and contributions from these parties and how they can work together to make Hong Kong one of the safest cities in the world in terms of fire safety. Possible future directions to enhance fire safety will also be discussed.
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| 7 July 2021, Webinar, HK |
Free Technical Webinar on Construction of Quarantine Camp using MiC
With COVID -19 sweeping across the world last year, the Government has taken swift action to construct Quarantine Camps within a short period of time. Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) technology has been adopted to meet the demands arising from the epidemic. Representative of the Architectural Services Department HKSARG and Structural Consultants will take this opportunity to talk about their joint effort in the delivery of Quarantine Camp projects from project manager and structural designers’ aspect.
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| 26 May 2021, Webinar, HK |
Evening Seminar on “Preparation for written structural discipline examination of HKIE 2021” for question(s) related to reinforced concrete design
This webinar series is aimed for assisting graduate engineers for better design and for preparation of qualifying examinations for structural discipline of HKIE and IStructE with question(s) related to reinforced concrete design. This seminar is intended for graduate structural engineers preparing to sit the examinations and it will provide guidance and experience for preparing and sitting the examinations. |
| 25 March 2021, Webinar, HK |
Free Live Webinar on Discovering Hong Kong's Steel Industry & Asia's Innovative Solution for Construction Challenges
The webinar aims at providing an overview of the steel industry in Hong Kong in the last few decades, with highlights on (i) Development of the Code of Practices to fit the local characteristics and how innovative steel design solution developed in urban city like Hong Kong (ii) Supply of high strength and good quality of steel products in the Regions (iii) Construction challenge of the recent completed mega infrastructure and building projects using structural steel.
Newsletter URL: http://online.futurebuildsea.com/c/12mIUrGu9JnukwxcB
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7116154540344/WN_62G__-44RVeXQ_F8wyt8_g
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| 21 January 2021, Webinar, HK |
Free Technical Webinar on Law of Construction Contract
The talk is to introduce basic but important concept of the law governing construction contracts. The subject is important to construction related professional. The talk will cover “Rights, Obligations and Remedies of Parties” and “Repudiation, Termination Contractual, Determination and Insolvency. |
| 26 November 2020,HK |
One-Day New and Refreshing Online Workshop on Modern Design Method of Second-order Direct Analysis for Steel Structures - Recent Advances
This workshop is supported by PASS for promotion of practical design guidance for engineers using the new design method – Direct Analysis (DA) which will be explained in a simple and practical manner in the lecture with practical examples given and real case studies provided. The lecture note will be related to “Code of practice for the structural use of steel 2011” published by Buildings Department of SAR Government and in many other national codes such as the AISC360 (2016) in USA, Eurocode-3(2005) and GB 50017(2017). |
| 7 November 2020,HK |
Full-day Vocational Course on TCP T3-RSE Supervision in Steel and Jointing Postponed
The commonly used processes for joining steel materials are welding and bolting. As proper jointing works attribute to the structural safety of building works, structural design, material conformance and fabrication workmanship to specifications are essential under the Buildings Ordinance. This vocational course is more technically oriented and is tailor-made for building practitioners, particularly Technically Competent Persons (TCP-T3) under the RSE stream of the Supervision Plan System, to refresh them with the basic knowledge and essentials in the supervision of steel materials and jointing aspects so as to safeguard their liabilities as well as their RSEs’. |
| 31 October 2020,HK |
Full-day Professional Course on TCP T5-RSE Supervision in Steel and Jointing Postponed
The commonly used processes for joining steel materials are welding and bolting. As proper jointing works attribute to the structural safety of building works, structural design, material conformance and fabrication workmanship to specifications are essential under the Buildings Ordinance.This professional course is tailor-made for building professionals, particularly Technically Competent Persons (TCP-T5) under the RSE stream of the Supervision Plan System, to refresh them with the basic knowledge and essentials in the control of steel materials and jointing aspects so as to safeguard their professional liabilities as well as their RSEs’. |
| 14 August 2020, Webinar, HK |
Half-Day Webinar on Recent Advances in Design Methodology for Post-installed Reinforcements
FPost-installed reinforcements (PIR) use adhesive or cementitious grout to bond the reinforcements and concrete together. They are widely used to connect new structural components to old concrete structures. However, design methodology for PIR is not available for Hong Kong. This half-day webinar aims at bringing the key international researchers in the field of PIR to share with us their updated knowledge of structural analysis and design of connections ... |
| 13 August 2020, Webinar, HK |
Free technical webinar on Second-order Direct Analysis Method to Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2011
The Code of Practice for the Structural Uses of Steel 2011 has already been enforced in Hong Kong for design of steel structures. Second-order direct analysis method has long been recognized as a versatile and more reliable design tool than the first-order analysis method for a safer, more economical and efficient design. As such, this seminar is organized for presentation the concept and rationale as well as the approach adopted in the Code of Practice for the Structural Uses of Steel 2011. |
| 13 December 2019,HK |
One-day Seminar on Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Structures to Eurocode 4 Cancelled
This one-day seminar considers the key changes that Eurocode 4 brings, illustrating the design challenges through presentation, discussion and work examples, and offers expert advice and opinion on the practical application of the new European design codes. This seminar concentrates on the design procedures for composite beams and slabs as used in modern building construction. It also covers shear connections, column design and the interaction between Eurocode 4 and other Eurocode parts. Cross references will be made to the other Eurocode parts necessary to develop design solutions, for example; Eurocode 2 (concrete) and 3 (steel). |
| 7 November 2019,HK |
Half-Day Seminar on Various Fire Resistance Tests and their Advanced Develoment
Fire Safety is a big issue in infrastructure and construction buildings. In Hong Kong, we have code of practice to govern the requirements of fire safety level for different types of building. To prevent the fire spread within a building, compartments will be formed to confine the fire for a sufficient period to allow occupant evacuation and to access of fire fighters to help the victims and extinguish the fire. For those structural building elements, which are also known as the loadbearing elements, their protection under fire exposure is vital in maintaining the structural stability of the buildings under fire. |
| 24 October 2019,HK |
Seminar of Fire Testing and Product Certification of Fire Resistance Rated Doors In Hong Kong
Fire Safety is a big issue in infrastructure and construction buildings. In Hong Kong, we have code of practice to govern the requirements of fire safety level for different types of building. In order to prevent fire spread within a building, compartments will be formed to confine the fire for a sufficient period to allow occupant evacuation, access of fire fighters to help the victims and extinguish the fire. Therefore, for the building elements that form the compartment, it is important to certify whether they are capable to provide the required fire resistance performance. The fire resistance tests provide the method to determine the fire resistance performance of the products. The test standards specify the testing conditions, the methods to assess and the criteria to classify the ‘fire resistance performance’ |
| 2 October 2019,HK |
Half-Day Seminar on Fire Protection Strategies in Hong Kong
With the enhancement as an international financial hub, specific requirements are set down from time to time to address the ever-changing needs of residential housing, commerce, infrastructures and services industry. This has prompted a shift of emphasis towards increasing demand for quality living and safety. In these circumstances, fire hazard becomes one of the primary issues for buildings and infrastructures in the territory. |
| 11-13 September 2019,Prague, Czech Republic |
THE INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM ON STABILITY AND DUCTILITY OF STEEL STRUCTURES (SDSS 2019)
The series of International Colloquia on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures have been supported by the Structural Stability Research Council (SSRC) for more than forty years and its objective is to present the progress in theoretical, numerical and experimental research in the field of stability and ductility of steel and steel-concrete composite structures. Special emphasis is laid on new concepts and procedures concerning the analysis and design of steel structures and on the background, development and application of rules and recommendations either appearing in recently published Codes or Specifications or about to be included in their upcoming versions.
For more information visit: www.sdss2019.cz |
| 29 Aug 2019, HK |
Technical Seminar on The Suzhou Opera House and Wujiang City Exhibition Center
The Suzhou Opera House and Wujiang City Exhibition Center project will undoubtedly be the major cultural, exhibition and convention destination in Suzhou when it opens later this year. The international competition winning design by the Pritzker Prize winner, Christian de Portzamparc, features the two iconic building inter-joined by two ribbons which form the fabric of the building envelope. Suzhou Opera houses has an international standard opera theatre, performance hall, multi-functional halls, ancillary facilities, and public commercial areas, whilst the Wujiang City Exhibition Center comprises a cultural and arts centre, gallery, urban planning exhibition centre, hall of fame, and conference centre. The above ground GFA for the project total 80,000 m². Andrew Luong was the Project Director to lead the structural design for this significant project. |
| 26 July 2019, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Fire Safety of Dangerous Goods storage in Industrial Buildings
The seminar is devised to provide requisite and essential background for building and fire professionals on the definition of dangerous goods (DG), the design and construction of DG stores as well as the application procedure to facilitate the trade in acquiring relevant DG licenses in buildings having regard to the dynamic nature of the industry and the temporary nature of the store. |
| 5 July 2019, HK |
Half-day Seminar Series in “Structural Use of Glass"(6): Design Considerations of Curtain Wall and Facade Systems
The seminars are specially tailored for a full spectrum of glass and façade engineering-related professionals such as engineers, surveyors, architect, project managers, facility managers and technical personnel who interact frequently with glass and façade or have been practicing façade engineering works and would like to better equip themselves by taking a closer look at the latest glass and façade engineering knowledge through case studies. |
| 28 June 2019, HK |
Half-day Seminar Series in “Structural Use of Glass'(5): Quality Assurance & Quality Control
The seminars are specially tailored for a full spectrum of glass and façade engineering-related professionals such as engineers, surveyors, architect, project managers, facility managers and technical personnel who interact frequently with glass and façade or have been practicing façade engineering works and would like to better equip themselves by taking a closer look at the latest glass and façade engineering knowledge through case studies. |
| 21 June 2019, HK |
Half-day Seminar Series in “Structural Use of Glass'(4): Analysis and Design of Glass Pane
The seminars are specially tailored for a full spectrum of glass and façade engineering-related professionals such as engineers, surveyors, architect, project managers, facility managers and technical personnel who interact frequently with glass and façade or have been practicing façade engineering works and would like to better equip themselves by taking a closer look at the latest glass and façade engineering knowledge through case studies. |
| 14 June 2019, HK |
Half-day Seminar Series in “Structural Use of Glass'(3): Laminated Glass
The seminars are specially tailored for a full spectrum of glass and façade engineering-related professionals such as engineers, surveyors, architect, project managers, facility managers and technical personnel who interact frequently with glass and façade or have been practicing façade engineering works and would like to better equip themselves by taking a closer look at the latest glass and façade engineering knowledge through case studies. |
| 17 June 2019, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Periodic Metamaterials for Seismic Base Isolators of Engineering Structures
This lecture will present an attempt to overcome the disadvantages existing in current seismic isolation systems by developing innovative periodic metamaterial-based seismic base isolators. These periodic metamaterial-based seismic base isolators, in effect, use the foundation of the structure as the base isolation system.. |
| 15 June 2019, Macau |
Technical Seminar - Exploring MGM COTAI and its GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Roof
The Spectacle roof at MGM Cotai has been verified as the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting), making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Macau, China. |
| 24,31 May, 14,21,28 June, 5 July 2019, HK |
Half-day Seminar Series in “Structural Use of Glass”
The seminars are specially tailored for a full spectrum of glass and façade engineering-related professionals such as engineers, surveyors, architect, project managers, facility managers and technical personnel who interact frequently with glass and façade or have been practicing façade engineering works and would like to better equip themselves by taking a closer look at the latest glass and façade engineering knowledge through case studies. |
| 28 June 2019, HK |
International Symposium: Recent Advances in Structural Design in Regions of Low-to-Moderate Seismicity
The first statutory code of practice for the seismic design of building structures in Hong Kong will be released soon. This international symposium aims at bringing the key researchers and practitioners in the field of Earthquake Engineering locally and internationally to share with us the updated knowledge of seismic analysis and design of building structures in regions of low-to-moderate seismicity including Hong Kong. |
| 10 May 2019, HK |
Half-day seminar on Are your Windows Safe?
The seminar provides an in-depth review in the way how windows are inspected/repaired and rendered safe under the several aspects, i.e.
(i) Legal control under the Buildings Ordinance and Building (Inspection and Repair) Regulations;
(ii) Administrative control under the Building Authority;
(iii) Technical control through Code of Practice for MWIS and PNBI; and
(iv) Management control to supplement areas whereby technical control may not cover. |
| 18 April 2019, HK |
One-day seminar on Behaviour, analysis and design of scaffolds 2019
This seminar reviews the analysis and design of scaffold structures. The seminar will review work undertaken into scaffold collapses and the methods proposed to insure stability and safety of scaffolding works in construction site, which is always a concerned safety issue not only in Hong Kong, but in many places because of the difficulty and complexity in conducting a reliable design and analysis check on a scaffold system. |
| 12 April 2019, HK |
Half-day seminar on Essential Aspects and Control of Jointing in Buildings
This seminar is tailor-made for building professionals, particularly those Technically Competent Persons (TCP) of the Supervision Plan System under the Buildings Ordinance, to refresh them with basic knowledge on the pre-requisites of jointing aspects and to enlighten them with updated information as required under the Buildings Ordinance. The jointing seminar will be presented under various kinds of control, i.e. legal control; administrative control; technical control and management control whereby technical control could not be covered. |
| 14 December 2018, HK |
One-day seminar on Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Structures to Eurocode 4 – The Essential
This one-day seminar considers the key changes that Eurocode 4 brings, illustrating the design challenges through presentation, discussion and work examples, and offers expert advice and opinion on the practical application of the new European design codes. This seminar concentrates on the design procedures for composite beams and slabs as used in modern building construction. It also covers shear connections, column design and the interaction between Eurocode 4 and other Eurocode parts. Cross references will be made to the other Eurocode parts necessary to develop design solutions, for example; Eurocode 2 (concrete) and 3 (steel). |
| 5-7 December 2018, Hong Kong, China |
Ninth International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS 2018)
This will be the ninth in the international conference series on Advances in Steel Structures, with the first, second, third and sixth of the conferences series held in Hong Kong, fourth in Shanghai, fifth in Singapore, seventh in Nanjing and eighth in Portugal. As with the eight previous successful conferences, this conference is intended to provide a forum for researchers and professionals to discuss and disseminate recent advances in analysis, behaviour, design and construction of steel, aluminium and composite steel-concrete structures.
Website: www.icass2018.com |
| 5 December 2018, HK |
One-day Seminar for first day keynote lectures in
“International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures 2018”
This one-day seminar will be the keynote presentations of 9th the international conference on Advances in Steel Structures, with the first, second, third and sixth of the conferences series were held in Hong Kong, fourth in Shanghai, fifth in Singapore, seventh in Nanjing and eighth in Portugal. As with the eight previous successful conferences, this conference is intended to provide a forum for researchers and professionals to discuss and disseminate recent advances in analysis, behavior, design and construction of steel, aluminum and composite steel-concrete structures. |
| 4 December 2018, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Design and Construction of Modular High-Rise Buildings
Due to the shortage of workforce and limited land use, many cities like Hong Kong is heading to the direction of improving construction efficiency by adopting more efficient construction method such as DfMA to building high-rise buildings. The traditional prefabricated/precast 2D construction is now being migrated to prefabricated prefinished volumetric (3D) construction (PPVC), whereby free-standing volumetric (3D) modules, completed with finishes for walls, floors and ceilings, are constructed and assembled at site. |
| 26 October 2018, HK |
Workshop on Design of Hillside Barriers for Containing Fallen Rocks
A large number of barriers including safety nets and rigid barriers built of reinforced concrete have been erected on hillsides all over Hong Kong to protect dwellings and other built facilities from rockfall and debris flow. Whilst methods of calculations have been documented for use by designers to quantify impact actions for both types of barriers alternative methods which are more expedient, and better represent real behaviour, have been developed and verified following studies undertaken locally in Hong Kong and internationally. |
| 4 October 2018, HK |
Evening Seminar: Preparation for written structural discipline examination of HKIE – Steel Structure Design
Steel structure design was a common question for qualifying examinations for structural discipline of HKIE and IStructE. This seminar is intended for structural engineers preparing to sit the examination and it will provide guidance and hints for preparing and sitting the examination. |
| 20 September 2018, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Modular Construction and Prefabrication - Innovation, Sustainability, Efficiency and Quality
The seminar provides essential information to engage the design team, subcontractors, and owner to plan for prefabrication in the design phase. After the seminar, the participants should be able to recognize opportunities to implement a prefabrication strategy in different project delivery methods and understand how BIM plays an important role in early decision making, collaboration, and coordination of multiple trades, understand the potential cost savings and productivity increase ... |
| 8 September 2018, HK |
Technical visit on Transformation of Tai Kwun
Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts is Hong Kong’s largest ever historic building revitalization project, transforming the city’s Central police Station compound with 170 years of history into a new arts and cultural centre. More than a decade in transformation, the centre is now open to public. |
| 29 August 2018 Evening, HK |
Technical Seminar on An Introduction to Application of Water-based Coatings in Steel Structures Protection and the Latest Edition of ISO 12944
The Seminar consists of two parts. The first part is Introduction to ISO 12944 latest edition, which includes: Cost Of Corrosion, Corrosion mechanism, Introduction to constituent parts of ISO 12944, Design Considerations, Protective Paint Systems, etc. The second part is about Water Based Coatings, which includes: Green building benefits, Main Certification Standards, Jotun’s Green Building Solutions, etc. |
| 24 August 2018, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Appointment of Proper Personnel as TCP-T3 under the RSE Stream of Site Supervision Plan
Welding has been widely used in the local construction industry for decades. While advances in welding technology may enhance the design and quality of welded structures, it is imperative for the RSE to appoint a proper personnel to help him supervise the welding and related steelworks on site to ensure construction safety as well as built quality in strict accordance with the approved plan. Under the normal practice, such personnel is the Senior Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). |
| 17 August 2018, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Non-linear Analysis and Design of Glass Pane with Hole Opening
For glass fin and bolted connection in glass pane, the presence of holes through which bolts are inserted leads inevitably to stress concentration and should not be ignored. In traditional engineering for an infinite thin plate with a hole under tensile load, conventional peak stresses near the hole can be three times as large as those away from the hole. For splice connection of glass fins using bolts, structural calculation should have checked the tensile stress at the edge of the ... |
| 3 August 2018, HK |
Full-day Seminar on Design and Application of Laminated Glass with Composite Action
For the new safety requirements against broken glass, laminated glass would be required for balustrade and large-scale glass wall systems. In current local practice, the laminated glass is conventionally designed by using the individual glass pane stiffness without composite action. Simplified design provision for laminated glass with composite action is introduced in the new Glass Code together with some quality control testings. Principal feature of laminated glass is ... |
| 20 July 2018, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Latest Requirement and Quality Control of Structural Glazing Application
Code of Practice for Structural Use of Glass 2018 was launched on 9 February 2018 by Buildings Department. Some new safety requirements against broken glass are given in the new Glass Code together with quality assurance and quality control for glass production and structural sealant. Structural silicone sealant is commonly used for connecting glass pane to metal frame or another glass pane. The structural sealant should be compatible with the glazing system and the supporting structural frame. |
| 6 July 2018, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Testing, Measurement and Quality Control for Structural Use of Glass
Breakage of tempered glass may be attributed to three primary causes, i.e. design fault, bad workmanship and spontaneous breakage respectively. Amongst these causes, the spontaneous breakage due to Nickel Sulphide (NiS) inclusion is reckoned as the commonest cause that is directly related to the quality assurance and control during the manufacturing tempered glass. |
| 8 June 2018, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Curtain Wall Inspection Methodology
Even though some general guidelines for the inspection methodology of curtain wall system in buildings are stipulated in the Code of Practice for MBIS and MWIS, the issues on specific scope and acceptance criteria of prescribed inspection of curtain wall system in buildings may need to be elaborated. Hence, a rational inspection methodology as well as supervision of repair for defective structural sealant in curtain wall system is hereby devised based on the best practice offered by local curtain wall experts. |
| 25 May 2018, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Proper Use of Low Hydrogen Electrode
When welding thick plates or welding steel of higher grade, one must be very cautious about the failure in hydrogen embrittlement, or delayed hydrogen cracking. In order to mitigate the risk of hydrogen embrittlement, preheat requirements should be checked against the guideline stipulated in BS EN 1011-2. Having said that, experts always advise that the most effective assurance of mitigating hydrogen embrittlement is to ensure low hydrogen input to the weld through the use of low hydrogen welding electrode.. |
| 24 April 2018 Evening, HK |
Technical Seminar on Histories and Cultures of Early Modern Steel Construction, 1850s to 1930s
This talk will examine how the cultures and practices in construction had influenced the decision-making process of engineers and architects. It will demonstrate that architectural professionals were often far less autonomous in determining the design of buildings. |
| 16 March 2018, HK |
Full-day workshop on Latest Design and Application of Laminated Glass
Principal feature of laminated glass is the safety performance under impact and breakage The interlayers absorb the energy of the impact and resist penetration. Although the glass may break, the glass fragments remain firmly bonded to the interlayer, minimizing the risk of injuries. In glass skylights, canopies, sloped glazing, glass balustrade and curtain wall, there is always the possibility of glass breakage. Without laminated glass, that could mean a big safety problem caused by shattering glass. The workshop is tailor-made for the practising building professionals comprising Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers, Technically Competent Persons and Facade practitioners to attend. |
| 10 January 2018, HK |
One-day seminar on Wind Engineering and Wind Tunnel Testing
Wind engineering is an important topic in construction and in building safety. The invasion of typhoon Hato showed that some structural components may be incapable of resisting high and strong wind. In Wind Codes some wind generated effects (conservative or non-conservative) are not covered. Wind tunnel tests are frequently employed in Hong Kong as an alternative of the use of Hong Kong Wind Code to obtain the design wind load. This course will provide engineers the details of wind tunnel tests and the methods of analysis of the test results. |
| 12 December 2017, HK |
One-day seminar on Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Structures to Eurocode 4
This one-day seminar considers the key changes that Eurocode 4 brings, illustrating the design challenges through presentation, discussion and work examples, and offers expert advice and opinion on the practical application of the new European design codes. This seminar concentrates on the design procedures for composite beams and slabs as used in modern building construction. It also covers shear connections, column design and the interaction between Eurocode 4 and ... |
| 24 November 2017, HK |
Half-Day Seminar on Essential Aspects of Welding in Buildings
Welding is the commonly used process for joining steel materials by raising local temperature so as to effectively fuse the two pieces of steel together. As proper welding works attribute to the structural safety of building works, essential procedures, specifications and certificates of welding in buildings are required to be submitted for approval under the Buildings Ordinance... |
| 22 November 2017 Evening, HK |
Technical Seminar on Selection of Anchor using in Buildings under Static and Dynamic (Seismic) loads
The seminar will provide technical information about the most important parameters of fastening technology used in different structures. Scientific background as well as design recommendation for static and seismic applications in fastening technology will be shared. Insights in recent international developments in the field of fastening technology will be also provided ... |
| 16 October 2017, HK |
One-day Seminar on Design of Bolted and Welded Joints to Eurocode 3: Part 1-8
This course is for engineers and technicians wanting to learn practical knowledge to design steel for frame construction. The course covers the design of nominally pinned connections, in accordance with BS EN 1993-1-8, considering shear and axial force effects. The Eurocode approach to the design of moment resisting connections will also be discussed with the aids of sketches and practical case studies... |
| 13 October 2017 Evening, HK |
Workshop on Urban Sketching & Freehand Drawing for Engineers
During the workshop Mr. Alvin Wong, the co-founder of USKHK, will teach us another way of sketching, such us different types of perspective drawings, thumbnail sketching, playing with light and shadows, etc. Learning the ways how architects sketch will definitely help us on idea ... |
| 13 October 2017 Evening, HK |
One hour Technical Seminar “Blind-bolt system, design and practice”
A design guide book published by The Institute of Steel Construction, U.K. on design of a new form of connection, namely as Blind bolt system. The BLIND BOLT is an innovative fastening device used in steel applications where there is no backside access such as hollow sections. The BLIND BOLT provides an innovative solution without the need for welding, or drilling oversized holes |
| 14 July 2017, HK |
Full-Day Workshop on Static and Dynamic Seismic Design Analysis Methods with Worked Examples
Further to the seminar on the Seismic Design Concept in Buildings held on 24 June 2016, the present workshop is tailor-made to elaborate the static and dynamic seismic design analysis methods with sophisticated worked examples for practicing engineers to grasp the seismic design analysis methods in a more thorough manner. |
| 23 June 2017, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Design of Glass including Glass Fin and Bolted Connection in Glass Pane
While there are intensive aspirations from the industry in the design of glass fin and bolted connection in glass pane, the seminar is tailor-made on the design of glass with particular reference to glass fins and bolted connection in glass pane for the practising building professionals in particular Registered Structural Engineers, Technically Competent Persons and façade practitioners to attend. |
| 20 June 2017 Evening, HK |
Technical Seminar on Structural Design of T-Park: Sludge Treatment Facility
This seminar will present the design of the project’s distinctive long-span steel roof and cladding support structures and provide guidance on connection design for efficiency and ease of construction. |
| 5 - 7 June 2017, HK |
The World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 Hong Kong (WSBE17 Hong Kong)
WSBE17 Hong Kong, co-organised by the Construction Industry Council and the Hong Kong Green Building Council, will take place from 5 to 7 June 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Themed “Transforming Our Built Environment through Innovation and Integration: Putting Ideas into Action”, Hong Kong has an aggressive target to “innovate” and “integrate”. This SBE16/17 conference series will have an additional focus on small urban scales, ...
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| 2 June 2017, HK |
Half-Day Workshop on Minor Works Control System in Structural Steelworks
The workshop is tailor-made for building professionals and practitioners who would like to engage with MWCS works from application for inclusion in the Minor Works Contractors’ Register to acquisition of requisite performance as Minor Works Contractors relating to structural steel works. |
| 8 May 2017, HK |
Full-day Workshop on Inspection Methodology of Curtain Wall System
In Hong Kong, there are hundreds of curtain-walled commercial buildings including hotels and office buildings aged 30 years or above. Curtain Wall System has been prevalent in the construction industry since 1970s and is regarded as a well-engineered structural system, in which its structural framing consisting of mullions and transoms externally affixed to the structural frame of the building is achieved by means of Halfen Channel Embed with original designated ... |
| 28 April 2017, HK |
Half-Day Workshop on Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding
This workshop aims to give an overview of TIG welding process and covers its welding procedure specifications, welder qualification tests and common associated defects for professional engineers, particularly Technically Competent Person (TCP) of the Supervision Plan System under the Buildings Ordinance. |
| 21 April 2017, HK |
Full-Day Workshop on Fire Testing, Assessment Approach and Product Conformity Certification Scheme for Fire Product
This Product Conformity Certification Scheme (PCCS) for Fire Products aims to promote the quality of manufacture and supply of steel products. The workshop, which is tailor-made for building professionals to equip them with basic knowledge in the fire test and the fire assessment approach as well as the Product Conformity Certification Scheme (PCCS) for fire product and how to utilize the PCCS platform provided by HKISC. |
| 24 March 2017, HK |
Half-day workshop on DOs and DON’Ts on Building Control of Tempered Glass and Latest Heat Soak Process to BS EN 14179-1: 2016
The workshop is tailor-made for the quality control supervisors as required under the PNAP APP-37. They are Technically Competent Persons of grade T3 (under the RSE stream) and of grade T1 (under the RC stream) working in the glass façade field. The DO and DON’TS will be deliberated so as to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency when carrying out building control on tempered glass. The heat soak process and calibration requirement is conducted to the requirements as stipulated in new version of BS EN 14179-1:2016. |
| 23 March 2017 Evening, HK |
Technical Seminar on The Construction of Xiqu (戲曲) Centre (FULL)
The seminar will discuss the construction of the sophisticated project with particular highlights on the keys and sequence of the heavy lifting construction method. Xiqu Centre is sitting right in the junction of Canton Road and Austin Road West, and is designed to be a “World-class arts venue dedicated to ... |
| 21 - 22 March 2017, HK |
Asia Pacific Rail 2017
On 21st – 22nd March at HKCEC in Hong Kong, Asia Pacific Rail 2017 will once open its doors to welcome rail leaders from across the region to discuss the future of rail and set the plans for the coming year again. As the region’s leading event the rail industry, here’s what you can expect:
8 theatres of content addressing upcoming metro project updates, signalling & communications, track infrastructure, asset management, rolling stock, mainline passenger & rail freight, operational efficiency, project management, construction, ticketing and revenue and more!
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| 24 February 2017, HK |
One-day Seminar on Design of Composite Steel & Concrete Structures
This seminar aims to provide civil and structural engineers an insight to the various code provisions for the design of steel-concrete composite building structures. The seminar will cover behaviour and design of composite beams, columns, slabs, shear connectors, joints and frames as used in modern building construction. Cross references will be made between various codes, which are needed to develop design solutions. Practical examples with ... |
| 21 February 2017 Evening, HK |
Technical Seminar on Introduction to Façade Design & Engineering
This seminar is to give an introduction of façade elements, the materials used, design and engineering concepts and also help audience to better understand the terminologies used in the façade industry. |
| 16 February 2017 to 14 March 2017, HK |
Fire Division CPD Training Course 2017
The course is specially tailored for a full spectrum of fire engineering-related professionals such as consultants, surveyors, architect, project managers, facility managers and engineers of other disciplines, who interact frequently with fire engineers or have been practicing fire engineering works and would like to better equip themselves by taking a closer look at the doctrines of Fire Engineers or the latest fire engineering knowledge through case studies. |
| 5 - 6 January 2017, HK |
 第九届海峽兩岸及香港 <鋼及組合結構技術研討會-2017 >
本次會議將研討有關鋼及組合結構研究、分析、設計、製作及安裝等方面的最新發展。會議研討的內容包括： 1、鋼及組合結構理論與計算方法 2、穩定分析,幾何及材料非線性分析 3、地震設計 4、二階及高等分析 5、抗火設計 6、製作與安裝技術 7、新體系與新材料 8、設計與施工實例
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| 5 January 2017 Evening, HK |
Technical Seminar on Introduction to the Intumescent Coatings for Fire Protection for Steel Structuresd
The seminar will discuss why fire protection is required, how fire protection works, and the differences between active and passive systems. The key focus will be in offering in¬¬sight into intumescent coating: how they work, general chemistry, classification of fires, and product differences. The seminar will also touch on R&D testing, 3rd Party testing / certification, and fire engineering.
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| 16 December 2016, HK |
One-day seminar on Design of Composite Structures to Eurocode 4 – The Essentials
This one day seminar considers the key changes that Eurocode 4 brings, illustrating the design challenges through presentation, discussion and work examples, and offers expert advice and opinion on the practical application of the new European design codes.
This seminar concentrates on the design procedures for composite beams and slabs as used in modern building construction. It also covers shear connections, column design and the interaction between Eurocode 4 and other Eurocode parts. Cross references will be made to the other Eurocode parts necessary to develop design solutions, for example; Eurocode 2 (concrete) and 3 (steel).
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| 12 December 2016, HK |
One-day seminar on Recent Code Developments for Employing 2nd-Order Analysis – the Direct Analysis Method
This one-day seminar presents the theoretical background and application details of the direct analysis method and a number of examples are given on its practical application. Experiences in using the method will also be shared.
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| 7 - 9 December 2016, HK |
8th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures (ICSAS 2016)
The conference aims at bringing international experts and leaders together to disseminate recent research findings in the fields of steel and aluminium structures. It will also provide a forum for the discussion of the developments in the design and construction of steel and aluminium structures. This conference will be of interest to steel and aluminium structure designers and manufacturers, trade associations, design engineers, steel fabricators, architects, owners or developers of steel and aluminium structures, researchers, academics and post-graduate students.
Website: http://www.civil.hku.hk/ICSAS2016/
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| 24 November 2016, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Is Your SHS Corner Radius Good Enough? Homogeneity, Solving The Testing Problems
The half-day seminar will cover topics on how to differentiate the Hot Finished Structural Hollow Sections, different characteristics such as Homogeneity and small corner radii offer superior section properties, reduced fabrication costs and improved appearance. Engineers and designers in private sector and government who are working in building and construction industry are most suitable to attend ... |
| 11 November 2016 Evening, HK |
Technical Seminar on Introduction to Seismic Design of Steel Structures
This seminar will introduce to practicing engineers the essential background knowledge needed to understand the clauses and requirements in most current design codes and standards. Particular focus will be on the structural analysis and design of structural steel building structures. A design example will be demonstrated by the end of the seminar as a summary of the topic. |
| 4 November 2016, HK |
Half-Day Workshop on Design Checks for Impact by a Falling or Moving Object
This half-day workshop introduces closed form solutions for the prediction of impact forces in the context of civil engineering and construction. The predicted impact forces can be applied either analytically or experimentally on a test-rig for estimating the nature and extent of the damage without requiring impact experimentations (which involves accelerating the impactor object onto the target). The presented solutions were derived from first principles and have been validated ... |
| 28 October 2016, HK |
Half-Day Seminar on the Use of Welding Electrode
In Hong Kong’s construction industry, manual metal arc welding is the most common type of welding used on site. While it requires much practice to master, selecting correct electrode for the job can be equally challenging. This seminar will focus on those attributes together with some insights on local regulations / specifications on the control of welding consumables.The seminar is designed for technically competent persons of AP, RSE and RGBC streams to refresh and equip themselves with the latest knowledge for the better control of welding works on site. |
| 23 September 2016, HK |
One-day Seminar on Fire Safety, Control and Engineering
Fire safety and engineering are becoming a public concern in recent years and building professional may need to acquire a more in-depth understanding on behaviour of buildings and their environment under fire and elevated temperature. Six eminent experts in the field of fire safety, engineering and control are invited to delivered lectures on the topic and to share with audiences about their views and experience in the topic. |
| 15 - 17 June 2016, Poland |
XIII International Conference on Metal Structures (ICMS'2016)
Preparations to XIII International Conference on Metal Structures which is to be held at University of Zielona Gora in 2016 are in progress.
Website: http://www.icms2016.uz.zgora.pl/
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| 30 May - 1 June 2016, Timisoara, Romania |
The International Colloquium on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structuress (SDSS 2016)
The International Colloquium on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures – SDSS’2016, which will be held in Timisoara, Romania, 30 May – 01 June 2016. There are around 127 papers have been received and submitted to peer-review.
The 2nd Announcement of the SDSS’2016 Colloquium, including a lot of new information.
Contact: Prof. Dan DUBINA & Prof. Viorel UNGUREANU
E-mail: dan.dubina@upt.ro; viorel.ungureanu@upt.ro
Website: http://www.ct.upt.ro/sdss2016/index.htm
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| 24 June 2016, HK |
Half-Day Workshop on Seismic Design of Building Structures in Hong Kong
This half-day workshop presents an outline of the body of knowledge that is related to the seismic design of building structures in Hong Kong. Topics covered include a proposed earthquake loading model for Hong Kong taking into account seismic activities surrounding Hong Kong and the neighbouring areas in south China, modelling the effects of soft soil layers including reclamation fills, performance criteria and return period considerations, simplified design methods and guidelines on the selection and use of accelerograms for the more advanced analyses ... |
| 1 April 2016, HK |
One-day Workshop on Design of Composite Steel & Concrete Structures using Eurocode 4
This course aims to provide civil and structural engineers an introduction to the Eurocode provisions for the design of steel-concrete composite building structures. The course will cover primary design issues and design procedures for composite beams and slabs as used in fast track and high productivity construction. It also covers shear connections, long span floor systems, composite columns, high-rise composite buildings. Cross references will be made to the other Eurocode parts which are needed to develop design solutions. Practical examples with direct ... |
| 22 - 23 March 2016, HK |
Asia Pacific Rail 2016
The most exclusive and influential railway gathering in the region, AsiaPacific Rail attracts over 1,000 attendees from Asia and across theglobe each year. In 2016, Asia Pacific Rail will have more content than ever before,with 4 premium conference tracks and a new co-located event, SmartCities World Asia. Whether you’re a railway operator, railway authority or a solutionprovider to the global railway industry, you need to join us as we laythe foundations for Asia’s rail future.
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| 8 January 2016, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Welding/Soldering of Domestic Water Pipes
Tainted potable water has thrown thousands of Hong Kong residents into chaos and left many more wondering if the water is safe to drink. Compared to the United States that allow up to 15 micrograms of lead per litre of water and China that has a limit of 50 micrograms of lead per litre, Hong Kong stringently allows up to 10 micrograms of lead per litre, the same as the WHO standard. |
| 18 December 2015, HK |
One-day seminar on Design of Composite Structures to Eurocode 4 – The Essentials
This one day seminar considers the key changes that Eurocode 4 brings, illustrating the design challenges through presentation, discussion and work examples, and offers expert advice and opinion on the practical application of the new European design codes. This seminar concentrates on the design procedures for composite beams and slabs as used in modern building construction. It also covers shear connections, column design and the interaction between Eurocode 4 and other Eurocode parts. Cross references will be made to the other Eurocode parts necessary to develop design solutions, for example; Eurocode 2 (concrete) and 3 (steel).
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| 15 December 2015 - 25 February 2016, HK |
Fire Division CPD Training Course 2015/2016
The training course consists of six lectures covering the six domains of fire engineering with case studies, which extends the Fire Division CPD Training Course 2015 and introduces new research results. The course is suitable for professional engineers ranging from graduate engineers to veterans who are interested to join the Fire Discipline of the HKIE. It covers a wide range of knowledge from building design, statutory submission to facility management. |
| 4 December 2015, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Essentials and Advances in Steel Structures from Design to Construction
This half-day seminar aims to provide engineers an insight to the use and the design of steel in construction. The seminar will cover the general design principal in steel structures,analysis methods according to the Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2011, essential considerations in design of steel connections, and the overallarrangement and challenges in construction of steel structures.
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| 3 - 5 December 2015, Beijing, China |
Advances in Steel-Concrete Composite Structures (ASCCS 2015)- First Announcement
The 11th international conference on "Advances in Steel-Concrete Composite Structures" (ASCCS 2015) will be held in Tsinghua University, Beijing,
China. The conference is intended to provide a forum to discuss the recent progress and advances in the research, design and practice of steel-concrete composite as well as hybrid structures.The conference covers topics on (but not limited to) any research area in steel-concrete composite structures. Submission of abstract is now opened, please submit your abstract of no more than 500 words to the conference e-mail address.
Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2015
E-mail: ASCCS2015@tsinghua.edu.cn
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| 24 November 2015, HK |
One-day Seminar on Modern Design in steel to Concrete Connection and Drill-in Anchor
Anchor connection and joint designs are essential elements for safe and economical design of steel and aluminum structures connected to reinforced concrete elements and between their structural elements. In latest design codes including the Eurocode and the Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2011, design of connections is more rigorous and advanced. The speakers in this seminar will share their experience and knowledge in design and quality control of drill-in anchor connections and member joints. Experience on the use of advanced analysis for drill-in anchor bolts and practical applications will be discussed.
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| 5 November 2015, HK |
Half-day seminar on Global GHGs Emission and Green Steel Production
The half-day seminar will cover topics on global GHGs emission and green steel & greenhouse gas reduction in SYS Steel Mills, leading to sustainable development with energy-saving and carbon reduction; which can help to slow down the rise in global greenhouse gas emission while also reducing the construction time and costs. This seminar is most suitable for Engineers, Private companies, and Government who are working in building and construction industry.
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| 2 November 2015, HK |
Half-day Seminar for Saving Lives and Minimizing Property Damage Through Effective Firestopping
First part of the seminar will cover the following:
- make clear the role of passive fire protection in buildings,
- explain how firestopping systems are designed and tested, to prevent the passage of fire and smoke at required joints and penetrations in fire rated walls and floors
- detail how firestopping solutions should be specified, installed, and inspected, to ensure that the technology is used cost effectively and will work when needed ...
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| 30 October 2015, HK |
Half-day Workshop on Welding of Stainless Steel
This workshop intends to provide an understanding on the welding of stainless steel by reviewing the basic knowledge and reporting the latest technological development. The workshop, which is tailor-made for professional engineers, particularly those Technically Competent Persons (TCP) under the Supervision Plan System under the Buildings Ordinance, aims to equip them with basic knowledge in the welding of stainless steel and to enlighten them in the quality supervision of welding works.
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| 13 October 2015, HK |
Technical Seminar on Welded Joints in Tubular Steelwork– Eurocode 3 Part 1-8
The seminar will discuss the available design guidance for welded joints in tubular steelwork, principally Eurocode 3: EN 1993-1-8:2005. It will give an overview of typical joints and includes consideration of member eccentricity and the effects of geometry on joint strength. The seminar will also reflect on fabrication costs of various joint configurations and will discuss pre-tender design considerations, such as member validity checks and possible failure modes. An overview of the Tata Steel joint design software will be presented.
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| 12 October 2015, HK |
Half-day seminar on High Strength Hollow Sections and Green Steel Solutions
The half-day seminar will cover topics on high strength hollow sections S420NH, leading to the lower embodied carbon for environmental, which can reduce construction time and costs, as well as vital factors in green steel solutions. Engineers and designers in private sector and government who are working in building and construction industry are most suitable to attend the seminar as the use of steel hollow sections in construction would lead to economical and efficient design solutions. Lecture notes will be provided.
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| 7 October 2015, HK |
Technical Seminar on Grasshopper and Structural Engineering Case Study : Zaha Hadid’s City of Dreams Hotel, Macau
The presentation will introduce the building’s overall design approach, with a focus on the complex challenges and unique solutions adopted in the analysis, design & documentation of the exoskeleton connections. The presentation will include examples of parametric design using Rhino & Grasshopper and illustrate how a well thought through engineering solution with intelligent use of scripting can cut months from the design programme. |
| 9 September 2015, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Advanced Design of Scaffolds
The advanced direct analysis method (ADAM) for stability design of scaffolds will be discussed in this course and a practical nonlinear spring element to complete the modelling of structural scaffold systems shall be introduced. This direct method considers P-Δ and P-δeffects and frame and member imperfections. Therefore the effective length assumption for stability design may be skipped and a safer, more economical design can be achieved. Attendees can expect to learn ...
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| 1 September 2015, HK |
CIC Innovation Award
Details of the submission can be found in The CIC Innovation Award Application Form; which is available on
the CIC website: www.hkcic.org/cicinnovationaward2015. |
| 28 August 2015, HK |
Half-day Seminar for Fire Testings and Product Assessment Practice
The first part of the seminar will give a general introduction to the fire resistance testing and smoke control testing adopted in the CoP Fire Safety in Buildings 2011. A detailed comparison between the BS 476 Part 20 - 22 testing method and the new BS EN 1363 series testing method, and the impact about the introduction of the testing method. The second part of the seminar will give the general principle and difficulty in reading the HOKLAS fire test report and fire assessment report. Highlight some technical mistakes in the fire test and assessment reports.
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| 24 August 2015 Evening, HK |
Technical Seminar on Hong Kong Velodrome
Opened in December 2013 the Hong Kong Velodrome provides a state-of-the-art venue for elite cyclists and comprises a 250m long timber track built to international UCI standard, a multi-purpose arena and a 3,000 seat spectator stand. Arup reviewed various structural forms for the iconic cycling-helmet shaped roof at onset of design, taking into careful consideration of site constraints, economy and buildability. The result is a truly integrated roof encompassing beauty, functionality and sustainability – also the largest in Hong Kong’s indoor arenas. |
| 18 August 2015, HK |
Half-day seminar on Design of Long Span Composite Beams to Eurocode 4
This course discusses the design of long span composite beams with profiled steel sheeting and issues currently faced by designers using Eurocode 4. Since the design of these beams is normally governed by serviceability criteria, it could be argued that the minimum degree of shear connection requirements could be less restrictive particularly if it can be ...
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| 21 - 24 July 2015, Lisbon, Portugal |
The Eighth International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS 2015)
ICASS’15 and IJSSD 2015 will be held at the Congress Centre of Instituto Superior Técnico (IST/UL) — University of Lisbon, Portugal, on 21-24 July 2015.
Deadline for abstract submission: September 30, 2014
Contact: Prof. Dinar Camotim, Civil Eng. Dept., IST, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
E-mail: dcamotim@civil.ist.utl.pt; Ph: +351-21-8418403
Website: http://icass2015.ist.utl.pt/
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| 20 July 2015, London, UK |
Second Order Analysis & Design of Steel Structures
This one day course presents a comprehensive treatment of the second order analysis and design of steel structures. Course participants will be provided with an overview of the provisions of Eurocode 3, an explanation of the various types of structural analysis and conventional design to Eurocode 3 will be covered. Emphasis will then be placed on advanced analysis and design techniques including the treatment of frame and member imperfections, second order PΔ and Pδ effects and the interpretation of analysis results. Website: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/cpd/courses/subject/civilengineering/steelstructures/presenters
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| 1 - 2 June 2015, Azores, Portugal |
International Conference on Recent Advances in Rehabilitation and Sustainability of Structures RehabStructures 2015
The conference will take place in the city of Ponta Delgada Azores. The topics of the conference will be, among others: Health monitoring of structures, Damage detection techniques, Models for nonlinear material behaviour applied to repair, rate dependency and dynamic effects...
Website: http://rehabstructures2015.dec.uc.pt/
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| 19 - 21 May 2015, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
2015 Modular and Offsite Construction [MOC] Summit & 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction [ICIC] : “An Odyssey to Industrialize Construction”
This exciting event will encourage networking between academics, practitioners, and industry stakeholders, and will offer presentations encompassing leading edge research and best practices in the area of modular and offsite construction ...
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5 June 2015, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Development of Timber in Building Construction using Fire Engineering
The seminar would focus on an review of current legislation and design standards of timber in building construction, fire safety issues and future application in the use of timber in building construction.
The seminar will be delivered by expert speakers comprising Mr. Tony Chun Wai LAM (Director of AGC Design Limited), Sr Robin Sinclair HOWES (Director of KCL.FiSEC Limited), Dr William Shu YAN (fire export of Arup Fire) and Dr William Wai Lun CHEUK (Director of TOTEM Enterprise Limited) respectively.
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| 26 May 2015, HK |
Technical Seminar on Wind Design of Steel Structures (FULL)
The seminar will talk about several points that the wind design of steel structure shall be noted, including estimation of aerodynamic coefficients of various building types, watch-out for wind induced vibration problems, equivalent static wind loads of spatial structures, mitigation methods for wind induced vibration control, and fatigue issues. Projects will be discussed to demonstrate.... |
| 22 May 2015, HK |
One-day Workshop on The State-of-the-practice of Tall Building Design and Construction
Highlights of workshop: • Fundamental knowledge of tall building design and construction
• Building design optimization
• Building risk analysis• Case studies of super-tall building projects
• Emerging technology (e.g. BIM and monitoring) in tall building construction |
| 17 April 2015, HK |
Half-day Introductory Seminar for Latest Mainland and Hong Kong Steel Codes
As the chief editor of “Code for design of steel structures” of Mainland China (GB50017-2015), Professor LJ Wang will give a concise introduction to the code in this seminar. Compared with GB50017-2003, many clauses have been revised and added in the new GB50017-2015 code. This lecture is mainly focused on materials, methods of analysis and seismic consideration for the new GB50017 code.
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| 31 March - 1 April 2015, HK |
Asia Pacific Rail 2015
The Asia Pacific Rail conference is the only forum in the region that gathers the industry’s leaders to share ideas, get updated on new projects and debate strategies. Join this elite group consisting of government officials, authorities, operators and experts across this fruitful two-day event, ...
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| 13 March 2015, HK |
One-Day Symposium on Wind Tunnel Testing for Air Ventilation Assessment & Sustainable Building design
Air Ventilation Assessment (AVA) is an important exercise in infrastructure planning. Methodologies of conducting a reliable wind tunnel test are crucial for a successful detailed ventilation study. It has been generally considered wind tunnel testing is a mature and reliable technology for verifying the structural and ventilation performance of building design with ...
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| 3 - 25 March 2015, HK |
Fire Division CPD Training Course 2015
The training course consists of six lectures covering the six domains of fire engineering with case studies, which extends the Fire Division CPD Training Course 2014 and is suitable for professional engineers ranging from graduate engineers to veterans who are interested to join the Fire Discipline of the HKIE. It coversd a wide range of knowledge from building design, statutory submission ...
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| 25 - 26 February 2015, Iran |
The Iranian Society of Steel Structures First International Conference on Steel Structures
The Iranian Society of Steel Structures (ISSS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that our fifth national conference will be organized as the First International Conference on Steel Structures. The conference will take place on February 25 and 26, 2015 at the Shahid Beheshti University International Conference Center in Tehran, Iran. The conference Scientific Organizing Committee consists of internationally recognized experts in structural steel design.
Website: http://www.isssconf.ir/index.php?slc_lang=en&sid=1 |
| 13 February 2015, HK |
One-Day Symposium on Future Development of Seismic Design
The Symposium is jointly organized by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Hong Kong Branch (CSCEHKB) and the Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction (HKISC), and is supported by HKU and HKPolyU. Distinguished speakers from Australia, Canada, Mainland China, Taiwan China, United States of America and Hong Kong will be invited to share their expertise and insights on relevant topics with our audience.
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| 22 January 2015, HK |
Arup InnoVision Lecture Series - Higher than taller
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| 9 January 2015, HK |
Recent Code Developments for Employing 2nd-Order Analysis – the Direct Analysis Method
This one-day seminar presents the theoretical background and application details of the direct analysis method and a number of examples are given on its practical application. Experiences in using the method will also be shared.
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| 11 December 2014, HK |
Technical Seminar on Design and Construction of CCTV HQs in Beijing
The structural form of the two leaning Towers are started by fully braced at four sizes for both strength and stiffness and to deliver loads to the foundations to the Base. In addition to the cores, the floor plates of the Towers take support from many vertical columns. This technical meeting will go through from concept design stage to the completion of construction of CCTV tower. |
| 1 December 2014, HK |
Recent Advances in Steel and Composite Structures 2014
This is a seminar for efficient exchange of ideas among leading researchers in the field of steel, steel-concrete composite and metal structures and construction. Labour shortage has been an acute problem in many cities and higher productivity is demanded to meet the escalating needs of housing and diminishing supply of manpower in construction. During the past decade, .... |
| 19 - 23 November 2014, Xiamen & Jinmen |
5-Day Heritage Fire Safety Visit to Xiamen
Visiting a world-class scenic spot and gazing upon these heritage buildings invariably brings refreshment for the soul, which can evoke collective human memories and can deeply touch one's innermost being. The Fire Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers arranges a 5-day interactive heritage visit to world-class heritage Tulou in Xiamen and historic relics in Jinmen .... |
| 7 November 2014, HK |
Half-day Seminar on High Performance Steel Materials 高性能鋼材研討會 ( 繁體中文雙語公告 )
With the advent in the research in the use of high performance steel in Mainland China, its application is not only widely adopted in buildings and bridges but also in car industry and mechanical manufacturing industry. This seminar aims to introduce the advances and trend in the use of high performance steel as well as in cold forming of such high performance steel. |
| 6 - 7 November 2014, Taiwan |
第八屆海峽兩岸及香港鋼結構技術交流會
主辦單位：財團法人國家實驗研究院國家地震工程研究中心、中華民國地震工程學會、中華民國鋼結構協會
協辦單位：內政部建築研究所、財團法人台灣建築中心、台灣大學、香港理工大學、上海同濟大學、中華民國結構工程學會 |
| 10 October 2014, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Siphonic Drainage Systems
This seminar intends to provide an understanding on the development of Siphonic Drainage Systems, the principles and advantages in comparison with traditional roof drainage systems. The seminar aims to offer an in depth explanation of the design parameters and hydraulic principles used in preparing a suitable system. The speaker of the seminar is Dr. John Antonio Herrero-Smith, an international well-known specialist in the rainwater systems. With his extensive .... |
| 9 October 2014, HK |
Technical Seminar on Central Police Station Conservation and Revitalisation Project
This technical seminar will explore the design considerations and methodologies adopted when reusing historical steelwork. We will look at the structural steel framework required to retain a 3-storey brick façade as well as the construction challenges relating to erecting new structural steelwork on a congested urban site .... |
| 23 September 2014, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Quality Assurance of Structural Sealant in Building Construction
The in-process quality control would be elaborated in detail in the seminar. The seminar will also demonstrate that poor seals and insulation would have adverse effects on the performance of the curtain wall with regards to aesthetics, occupant comfort, premature degradation of curtain wall components and safety. The workshop is tailor-made for RSEs, building professionals, façade practitioners, Technically Competent Persons (in particular T3 under the RSE stream and T1 .... |
| 10 - 12 September 2014, Italy |
Eurosteel 2014 Napoli (7th european conference on steel and composite sturctures)
The great participation to Eurosteel 2011 in Budapest, where about 500 participants from more than 40 countries all over the world took part to the event, confirmed the growing interest in steel and composite structures. Next edition in 2014 in Naples will be an excellent opportunity for the communities of scientists and researchers, of professional engineers and architects, of builders .... |
| 21 August 2014, HK |
Evening Technical Seminar on 3D Freehand Sketching for Engineers
3D sketching is the most speedy and straightforward way to visualize the steel design detail for engineers. In response to the positive feedback we received last year from our first free hand sketching seminar, this year we are delighted to present “3D free hand sketching: application to simple steel structure” to show you how to apply such techniques in your day to day work. |
| 25 July 2014, HK |
Half-Day Seminar on Minor Works Control System
For A&A works, AP, RSE and RC may endeavor to demarcate the scope of minor works as large as possible so that the works can be commenced without consent requirement, hence the construction time may be shortened. In order to grasp the essence of MWCS, the seminar is tailor-made for building professionals to appreciate the evolution of building control in Hong Kong and to review the role that the MWCS plays in the Development and Building Control .... |
| 27 June 2014, HK |
One-day Seminar on Practices of Building Demolition & Temporary Works 2014
This Seminar aims to provide a technical platform for experts mostly involved in the drafting of the handbook for demolition of buildings published by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers for sharing of their know-how in the subject. Topics on demolition methodology, procedures, safety, consideration, stability, design and construction of temporary structures and practices are .... |
| 19 May 2014, HK |
HKIE/IStructE Joint Structural Division Annual Seminar 2014
This seminar is an important forum for structural engineers and related professionals. It is an ideal platform for practising professionals and academia to share and keep abreast of the latest development and advances in seismic engineering from theory to practices and case studies. It is our great honour to have Prof Tony F CHAN, President of The Hong Kong University of Science .... |
| 16 May 2014, HK |
Half-Day Seminar on Welding Technology
This seminar intends to provide an understanding on the use of welding to local professionals and practicing engineers by reviewing the basic knowledge and reporting the latest technological development on welding. This seminar aims to cover visual inspection of welds, various welding processes, basic steel metallurgy, welding procedure specifications, welder qualification test .... |
| 9 April 2014, HK |
One-Day Seminar on Structural Strengthening Using Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Materials : State of the Art Applications “SSFRP2014”
This seminar brings together some of the renowned experts in the field to share with our engineers the latest knowledge in using such FRP technology. The following topics will be covered:- FRP materials and engineering properties, Structural design, detailing and installations, Applications .... |
| 8 April 2014, HK |
The HKIE Fire Division 6th Annual Symposium 2014
To promote the advance in science, technology and practice of Fire Engineering, the Fire Division of the HKIE will organize its 6th Annual Symposium on 8 April 2014 (Tuesday). The theme of the symposium is "Roadmap of Fire Engineering" and it aims to facilitate the exchange of recent .... |
| 26 March 2014, HK |
Technical Seminar on Three-dimensional Seismic Analysis of Tall RC Core-Wall Buildings at Near-fault Regions and Design Implications
Presented first are recent research findings on the presence of multiple strong pulses in historical NFGMs. Next, a three-dimensional (3D) beam-truss modeling approach for the seismic analysis of RC wall buildings is discussed. Afterwards, using 2D and 3D nonlinear response history analysis, the response of 20-story RC core-wall buildings at near-fault regions of California is presented. |
| 4 January 2014, HK |
Technical Visit on RED Fire and Façade Testing Laboratory
A technical seminar will be given to introduce the test procedure and equipment for both curtain wall testing and fire resistance testing. After the technical seminar, a fire resistance performance test of non-loadbearing elements will be carried out for demonstration. The test will base on.... |
| 19 December 2013, HK |
Technical Seminar on Beyond BIM – What Else? and So What?
In this talk the speaker will introduce BIM and BEM with Arup’s project examples, which will more focus on structural engineering at the design stage to meet the event’s theme but not limited to. The speaker will also share her views on the next-generation engineers with the audience.... |
| 9 December 2013, HK |
One-day Seminar on Vibration Assessment in Building
This seminar aims to introduce the basic vibration concept and share the case studies on vibration assessment. After attending the seminar, participants will be able to identify the mechanism and the factors affecting vibration transmission from the operation train or construction site to the building receiver, analyze field test data of building vibration due to piling and rail .... |
| 5 December 2013, HK |
CIC Carbon Labelling - Training course (Awareness)
This training course aims to provide fundamental knowledge of the CFP and the labelling
schemet. This course is for Industry practitioners, Material suppliers, BEAM Pro, Potential carbon auditors & verification bodies .... |
| 22 November 2013, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Structural Approach, Visual Identification/Grading, Preservation and Testing of Timber ( 繁體中文雙語公告 / 简体中文双语公告 )
The seminar aims to brief the structural design approach using BS 5268-2 in assessing the structural design strength via visual identification (specialist advice) and visual strength grading of timber species (BS 5268-2 and BS 4978 - softwood), thus obtaining the design strength of softwood species. The essentials of timber preservation would be introduced followed by... |
| 25 October 2013, HK |
Half-day Workshop on Quality Control of Tempered Glass (Same workshop as 4 Oct 2013)
This workshop is tailor-made as a top-up workshop for the quality control supervisors as required under the PNAP APP-37. They are Technically Competent Persons of grade T3 (under the RSE stream) and of grade T1 (under the RC stream) working in the glass façade field. The DO and DON’TS will be deliberated so as to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency when carrying out... |
| 8 - 11 October 2013, Singapore |
Pacific Structural Steel Conference 2013
Jointly organised by the Singapore Structural Steel Society and National University of Singapore, the Pacific Structural Steel Conference (PSSC 2013) will be held between 8th and 11th October 2013 at the Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. The theme for PSSC 2013 is “Advancements and Achievements in Structural Steel”. |
| 4 October 2013, HK |
Half-day Workshop on Quality Control of Tempered Glass
This workshop is tailor-made as a top-up workshop for the quality control supervisors as required under the PNAP APP-37. They are Technically Competent Persons of grade T3 (under the RSE stream) and of grade T1 (under the RC stream) working in the glass façade field. The DO and DON’TS will be deliberated so as to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency when carrying out... |
| 7 August 2013, HK |
Evening Technical Seminar on 3D Freehand Sketching for Engineers
3D sketch is one of the most straightforward and efficient design communication language when complexity of structure and details cannot be comprehended by reading from pages of 2D sketches. Visualizing the object in 3D perspective enables the designer to capture the hidden information that 2D sketches hardly can provide. This seminar will introduce the skill of making ... |
| 29 July 2013, HK |
One-Day Workshop on Design of Bolted and Welded Joints to Eurocode 3: Part 1-8
Connections form a very important part of any steel structure and integrity of the structure depends on them. Accurate details and specifications are required for fabrication to ensure trouble-free erection. There is a potential for achieving economy in designing and specifying connections which is the focus of this workshop. Results of recent research on steel connection detailing ... |
| 12 July 2013, HK |
One-day Course on Design of Composite Steel & Concrete Structures using Eurocode 4
This course aims to provide civil and structural engineers an insight to the Eurocode provisions for the design of steel-concrete composite building structures. The course will cover behaviour and design of composite beams, columns, slabs, shear connectors, joints and frames as used in modern building construction. Cross references will be made between CE4 and ... |
| 3 July 2013, HK |
One hour Technical Seminar on Reliability considerations for system-based design of steel structures by advanced analysis
This presentation will investigate these questions by studying two representative mid-rise steel moment frames subject to combined gravity and wind loads. The probabilities of strength and serviceability limit states are evaluated. The effects on these limit state probabilities of system resistance factor and wind-to-gravity load ratio are examined. |
| 19 June 2013, HK |
JSD Annual Seminar 2013 - Contemporary Iconic Structures
This seminar is an important forum for structural engineers and related professionals. It is an ideal platform for practising professional, academia and professionals of relevant fields to share and keep abreast of contemporary iconic structures and latest development in structural engineering. It is our great honour to have Ir SS Lee, GBS, JP, Chairman of Construction Industry Council to be our Guest of Honour. It is anticipated that ... |
| 24 May 2013, HK |
Evening Technical Seminar on Second-order Direct Analysis Method to Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2011 (FULL)
This seminar is organized for presentation the concept and rationale as well as the approach adopted in the Code of Practice for the Structural Uses of Steel 2011 as the Code of Practice for the Structural Uses of Steel 2011 has already been enforced in Hong Kong for design of steel structures. Second-order direct analysis method has long been recognized as a versatile and ... |
| 3 May 2013, HK |
Half-day Symposium on Design of Composite Structures towards "Carbon Zero Construction"
The first half of the symposium will describe the programme of work of the Target Zero project and gives examples of comparative embodied carbon assessment of the commercial buildings. The second part of the symposium describes the tests and development of the demountable shear connector and assesses its potential and suitability in term of replacing the traditional welded ... |
| 19 April 2013, HK |
Half-day Workshop on Welding Technology
The workshop, which is tailor-made for professional engineers, particularly Technically
Competent Person (TCP) of the Supervision Plan System under the Buildings Ordinance, aims
to equip them with basic knowledge in welding technology and to enlighten them in pursuing
more advanced courses in design and quality supervision of welding works. |
| 22 February 2013, HK |
One-Day Symposium on Trend and Development in the Structural use of Steel and Metals
The Symposium is jointly organized by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Hong Kong Branch (CSCEHKB) and the Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction (HKISC), and is supported by HKIE, HKU, HKUST, HKPolyU and CityU. Distinguished speakers from Singapore, Mainland China as well as Hong Kong will be invited to share their expertise and insights on the relevant topics with our audience. |
| 11 - 14 December 2012, Sydney, Australia |
ACMSM 22 - Call for Papers
ACMSM conferences provide the forum for academics, researchers and practitioners to discuss and review latest developments in the broad area of structural mechanics and materials. These conferences place strong emphasis on participation from research students. |
| 3 - 5 December 2012, UK |
CIMS 2012 - Call for Papers
The conference welcomes the submission of quality papers which make a good contribution to our knowledge and understanding and to research advancement with regard to the stability aspects of metal structures. Particular emphasis is to be paid to the advances made in the analysis and design of structural systems which are associated with stability aspects involving ... |
| 30 November 2012, HK |
Evening Workshop on the Innvoation of Steel in China
中國現有的鋼材生產、質量及科技已達到國際認可的水平。新穎建築設計配上複習鋼結構需要，另中国的鋼材研究和發展進入新紀元。很榮幸邀請到三位來自中國的資深教授級工程师，到香港分享他們的經驗和多年努力的成果。講座分三個主題，分别是 .... |
| 9 November 2012, HK |
Half-day workshop on DOs and DON’Ts on Building Control of Tempered Glass
The workshop is tailor-made as a top-up workshop for the quality control supervisors as required under the PNAP APP-37. They are Technically Competent Persons of grade T3 (under the RSE stream) and of grade T1 (under the RC stream) working in the glass façade field. The DO and DON’TS will be deliberated so as to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency when carrying out .... |
| 31 October 2012, HK |
Half-day Workshop on Visual Grading of Timber Materials
HKISC has great pleasure to invite Professor SUN Jin, a prominent expert from the South China Agriculture University in Guangzhou, to deliver a half-day workshop on Visual Grading of timber. The workshop covers not only the basic framework and methodology of Visual Grading, but also illustration of various timber species in Table 10 of BS 5268-2 as well as LIVE demonstration in .... |
| 26 October 2012, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Use of Steel in Private Development Link Bridge
The half-day seminar is devised to invite prominent building professionals in sharing and exchanging their expertise when using structural steel in private development link bridge. They comprise project manager from developer, registered structural engineer and steelwork contractor. This seminar is tailor-made for project managers and professionals in building construction ... |
| 14 September 2012, HK |
Half-day workshop on Building control of tempered glass in buildings
The workshop aims to introduce the basics in the structural use of glass as well as the framework of the building control, and deliver in detail the requirements of the above mentioned requisite documents. For instances, the documents and tests that need to be carried out by the manufacturer in the quality assurance would be cited. The techniques of calibrating the heat ... |
| 24 August 2012, HK |
One-day intensive seminar on the Introduction of Eurocode 3 on Design of Steel Structures
Civil Engineering works in Hong Kong will likely adopt the Eurocode for structural design soon and understanding and practice of the Eurocode will likely become indispensable to engineers working locally and overseas. The aim of the seminar is to provide practicing engineers with an introduction to the design of steel structures to Eurocode 3. |
| 2 - 4 July 2012, Singapore |
ASCCS 2012 Singapore - Call for Abstracts
The conference covers topics on (but not limited to): composite slabs, members joints; hybrid structures; cold formed steel; composite use of steel with CFRP; buckling & stability; fire engineering; fatigue & fracture; lightweight structures; plates & shells; vibrations & controls; dynamic & seismic performance; wind engineering; experiments & instrumentations; ... |
| 25 May 2012, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Super High Quality Steel in Building Construction
The seminar is tailor-made for structural engineers, practitioners and project managers in private sector, government authorities and contractors working in steel construction industry to keep abreast of the latest technology in steel manufacturing production. It will be scheduled on 25 May 2012 afternoon. Speakers will comprise several Japanese experts. |
| 27 April 2012, HK |
One-day Seminar on Basic Design and Testing of Timber Material in Heritage Buildings
The seminar would focus on the structural appraisal of timber structures, the basic design method sing timber materials in building construction, the fire resistance protection of timber elements using new products, testing of timber materials, and the use and development of timber in Mainland China. Comparison amongst various timber design codes were demonstrated with ...
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| 14 - 16 April 2012, Nanjing, China |
ICASS’2012 3rd Announcement (*Please noted change of dates*)
The 7th International conference on Advances in Steel Structures is to be held in Nanjing, China on 14th to 16th April 2012. The aim of this conference is to provide an international forum for all concerned with the analysis, behaviour, design and construction of steel, aluminium and ... |
| 3 April 2012, HK |
One-day Intensive Seminar on the Introduction of Eurocode 4 on Design of Steel and Composite Structures
The Structural Eurocode 4 have already been in use in the UK and Europe for the design of steel and composite structures since April 2010. As such, this seminar is intensively organized in promulgating the concept and rationale adopted behind the Eurocodes with a view to better grasping and understanding the Code. The aim of the seminar is to provide practicing engineers ...
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| 24 March 2012, HK |
Technical Visit on Fire Safety of Heritage Building at Lui Seng Chun
HKISC is pleased to invite our renowned architect Mr Tony LAM, the project architect as well as the Chairman of the Heritage and Conservation Committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, to conduct a guided tour beginning with a briefing of the development followed by challenges encountered on fire issues and structural issues in compliance with the current standards. The number of participants is limited to 20. |
| 16 March 2012, HK |
Half-day Seminar on Use of Cold-formed Sheet Piles
This seminar not only depicts the production and quality assurance of cold-formed steel sheet piles to BS EN 10249, but also presents a rationale design approach to BS EN 1993-5 to overcome the disparities in section modulus assessment. As we all know, cold-formed steel are produced by cold bending of hot rolled plates to shapes and sections, and there are ...
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| 2 March 2012, HK |
Urban Infrastructure Conference 2012 (Members of HKISC can enjoy 15% discount)
This conference is a unique opportunity for anyone involved in the lifecycle of large scale infrastructure and urban development projects to not only learn about the latest developments, but also network with government representatives, financiers, major infrastructure corporations, developers, urban planners, architects, consultants and contractors involved in these exciting projects.
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| 17 February 2012, HK |
Evening Talk on New Super Jumbos and High-performance Steel to BS EN 10025 & ASTM A913 Standards Recognized By Hong Kong Steel Code 2011
The evening talk is devised to promulgate the new super Jumbo sections and high-performance hot-rolled sections manufactured to BS EN 10025 and ASTM A913 standards. These hot-rolled sections are available in S355, S460 (HISTAR) or ASTM A913 / Gr.50, 65 and 70 (345, 450 and 485 MPa). There is no reduction in design
strength with respect to increase in section thickness. |
| 8 - 10 February 2012, HK |
Fire Asia 2012
The main theme for Fire Asia - 2012 is ‘New Horizons for a Safer Society’ which will provide an unparalleled platform to leading fire safety professionals, law enforcement officials, practitioners and academics worldwide to share their knowledge and experience as well as to broaden their horizons for a safer society. |
| 13 January 2012, HK |
Half-Day Workshop on Welding Technology
This workshop intends to provide an understanding on the use of welding to local professionals and practicing engineers by reviewing the basic knowledge and reporting the latest technological development on welding. This workshop aims to cover visual inspection of welds, various welding processes, basic steel metallurgy, welding procedure specifications, welder qualification test .... |
| 16 Dec 2011, HK |
One-day Seminar on Use of Steel Hollows in Design and Construction of Buildings
This one-day seminar will focus on the design and construction of steel hollows, and in particular, the composite concrete-infilled steel hollow construction. The seminar materials will be based on Hong Kong Code of Practice for Structural Use of Steel 2011. Speakers will comprise local and overseas experts in the field. Engineers and designers in private sector and government .... |
| 8 Oct 2011, HK |
Technical Visit on Fire Safety of Heritage Buildings at Central Police Compound
The Central Police Compound comprises three groups of buildings, namely the Central Police Station, the former Central Magistracy and the Victoria Prison. They were declared as monuments under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance in 1995. HKISC is pleased to invite Ir Gabriel Yam, Associate of Ove Arup & Partner (HK), to conduct a program beginning with a briefing of the development followed by challenges encountered on fire issues and structural issues in ... |
| 9 Sept 2011, HK |
Evening Talk on Tibetan-style Building Structures including Potala Palace at Lhasa, Tibet, China
This talk intends to deliver a concise description of Tibetan-style building structures, in particular the world-class built heritage at Potala Palace, Lhasa in Tibet, China. When a heritage building undergoes adaptive re-use, it occasionally creates substantial hardship in complying with the current building safety requirements, particularly fire, structural, barrier free access for disabled and protective barrier aspects. The speakers had visited Tibet, China in August 2011, and ... |
| 24 Sept 2011, HK |
Half-Day Seminar on Prevailing Conservation Principles and Chinese Revival Architecture at King Yin Lei
CANCELED: due to speaker Prof. Tang have sudden office commitment on that day and thus cannot deliver seminar to us, this seminar needs to be deferred until further notice. |
| 21 July 2011, HK |
One hour Technical Seminar on Experimental Research & Simulation Analysis on Progressive Collapse of Steel Frame
Robustness design and analysis for progressive collapse have been an important topic in contemporary structural engineering design. Major design codes provide recommendation for the design and engineers now need to consider the consequence of accidental damage or failure of a member on the overall structural behavior and stability. This lecture by Prof. Shu is about the research and engineering analysis conducted at Southeast University ... |
| 30 June 2011, HK |
Third International Symposium on Innovative Design of Steel Structures
Several prominent overseas and local academics, researchers and engineers in the field of steel and composite structures are invited to share their experiences with engineers from various government departments, consultant firms and construction companies. These prominent experts are coming from Australia, China including the Mainland and Hong Kong, Singapore, UK and USA. Practical experiences on innovative design of steel and composite structures will be ... |
| 18 June 2011, HK |
Technical Visit on Fire Safety of Heritage Buildings at King Yin Lei
Originally named “Hei Lo”, King Yin Lei was built in 1937, with Mrs. Shum Li Po-lun as the first owner. The mansion is one of the residences in the Mid-Levels which possesses significant historical value. The program will begin with a briefing of the development and the challenges encountered on the fire safety measures in complying with the current standards. A guided tour ... |
| 3 June 2011, HK |
Technical Talk on Fire Safety of world class built heritage at Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, PRC
Buildings with historic values remain to the present day as living witnesses of the past, and they should be made sustainable by conservation through preservation and/or adaptive re-use. The speaker would convene a dedicated technical tour to Potala Palace in July 2011, and the audience is invited to join on a voluntary basis. At the end of the talk, a friend of the speaker visiting Potala Palace last summer will also be invited to share his genuine experience during the trip, especially on how he tackled with the thin air environment and the headache issue ... |
| 20 May 2011, HK |
Half-Day Seminar on Development & Application of Technology of Steel Structure Buildings
This seminar aims to introduce long span spacious project cases and high-rise steel residential building system as well as technical details thereof, and to address the green building issue. The seminar would cordially invite the presence of structural engineers, project managers, designers, contractors, technically competent persons and practitioners. A discussion forum will be ... |
| 16 - 18 May, 2011, Turkey (North Cyprus) |
Call for Papers for coming 10th International Steel Space and Composite Structures Conference (SS11)
Organized by: Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus. Turkey
Venue: North Cyprus (location to be advised)
Submissions are now invited and abstracts (of about 300-400 words) may
be sent to the Conference Director Er. John S Y Tan at e
mail:
ci-p@cipremier.com |
| 1 April 2011, HK |
One-day Seminar on Design of Steel Structures -- Structural Hollow Section
The seminar on Design of Steel Structures -- Structural Hollow Sections is organized by the Department of Civil Engineering. The University of Hong Kong, and sponsored by Nippon Steel & Sumikin Metal Products Co. Ltd. Several prominent overseas and local academics, researchers and engineers in the field of steel structures are invited to share their experiences... |
| 2010 to 2011, Worldwide |
CI-Premier Conference Announcement– 2010 to 2011
The list of forthcoming CI-P conferences for your information and I invite your participation.. |
| 21 March 2011, HK |
One-day Symposium on 2nd Contemporary Seismic Engineering 2011
Traditionally and currently, seismic design is not required in design of building structures in Hong Kong and inertia loads due to seismic motion are not needed for consideration in local structural design codes. After the 512 earthquake in Sichuan, China, the public and...
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| 17 February 2011, HK |
Workshop on Management Approach in
Fire & Structural Safety Design of Heritage Buildings
This workshop gives a concise definition of heritage buildings and general description of conservation principles. When a heritage building undergoes adaptive re-use, it occasionally creates hardship in complying with the current safety requirements, particularly fire, structural, barrier free access for disabled and protective barrier aspects. Credit should be given to ... |
| 14 February 2011, HK |
How to implement Product Conformity Certification Schemes of
Construction Materials & Products for Manufacturers and Suppliers
This seminar highlights key issues for manufacturers and suppliers in implementing
product conformity certification schemes for their construction products (such as
passive fire protection products, cement products, tile adhesives, ceramic tiles, repair
mortars and others) ... |
| 14 January 2011, HK |
1 hour Technical Seminar - A Review of the Buildings Industry in China in Last Decade
In the past decade, China buildings industry could be divided into three periods namely pre-Olympics, Olympics and post-Olympics. Buildings were stretched from 100m to 600m tall or extended from 300m long to 3 km long. With 20 years experience in structural engineering and with half of it are in Beijing, China, the speaker is going to share his views on building industry ... |
| 17 December 2010, HK |
1 hour Technical Seminar - Performance of Grouted Joints in Tubular Structures
This seminar will present results of a comprehensive experimental and numerical investigation on the effect of strengthening the chord with high strength grout on the reduction of hot spot stresses and corresponding enhancement in static strength of tubular X-joints. The seminar will also ... |
| 15 - 17 December 2010, HK |
13th International Symposium on Tubular Structures (ISTS 13)
This Symposium is considered the principal showcase for tubular structures and the prime international forum for discussion of research, developments and applications in this field. The conference would be of interest to manufacturers of hollow sections or related... |
| 18 - 19 November 2010, HK |
第六届海峽兩岸及香港 <鋼及組合結構技術研討會-2010 >
本次會議將研討有關鋼及組合結構研究、分析、設計、製作及安裝等方面的最新發展。會議研討的內容包括： 1、鋼及組合結構理論與計算方法 2、穩定分析,幾何及材料非線性分析 3、地震設計 4、二階及高等分析 5、抗火設計 6、製作與安裝技術 7、新體系與新材料 8、設計與施工實例
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Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction 10th Anniversary Dinner |
| 29 October 2010, HK (1.5 Hour Evening Talk) |
What’s broken in the present systems for qualification and certification of NDT
CANCELED due to lack of registration |
| 21 - 23 October 2010, HK (Two-day workshop + One-day Technical Visit) |
Use of Steel Hollows in Design and Construction of Buildings - 2010
In recent years, steel becomes a popular building material for prestigious projects in Hong
Kong and the region. This workshop is aimed for enhancing the skill of engineers and building
professionals in designing steel and composite tubular sections to Hong Kong Code and Eurocode.
Steel hollow sections, circular, square, rectangular and even oval...
Itinerary of technical visit on steel hollow structures on 23 Oct 2010 |
| 18 September 2010, HK |
Technical Visit on Fire Safety of Heritage Buildings at Old Tai O Police Station, Lantau
The Old Tai O Police Station, located on a small hill next to Tai O Ferry Pier in Lantau, was constructed in 1902 to replace an old Chinese style house in order to enhance the police force on Lantau Island. The program will begin with a briefing of the development and the challenges encountered on the fire safety measures in complying with the current codes. A guided site tour will be arranged afterwards... |
| 27 August 2010 (Friday), HK |
One-day Symposium - Contemporary Seismic Engineering 2010
Traditionally and currently, seismic design is not required in design of building structures in Hong Kong and inertia loads due to seismic motion are not needed for consideration in local structural design codes. After the 512 earthquake in Sichuan, China, the public and professional in Hong Kong begin to reconsider whether or not there is a need of considering earthquake scenarios in Hong Kong. The Mainland Chinese seismic design code GB50011-2001for seismic design ... |
| 28 May 2010 (Friday), HK |
Advanced Facade Engineering and Technology 2010
In sequel to the successful 1st symposium of Advanced Façade Engineering and Technology in 2006, this 2nd
symposium is organized after 4 years of practice and research in this specialist field of engineering. Over the
years, building facades have evolved from being a simple weatherproofing shield to an interactive skin
encompassing many other functions covering areas such as energy conservationy... |
| 27 May 2010 (Thursday), HK |
Seminar on engineering and management perspective on performance-based fire engineering design premises
Performance-based fire engineering design is widely adopted around the world as a means of providing alternative fire safety design solutions in buildings. There are about 500 buildings adopting this approach in Hong Kong. Yet there is no control regime to monitoring the on-going fire safety performance of this type of premises. While performance-based fire engineering designs are rested on series of presumed operation environment, any changes beyond the... |
| 14 May 2010 (Friday), HK |
Seminar on Construction Products Certification: Tested in Hong Kong, Certified in Hong Kong
The Seminar provides a forum for information dissemination by local professionals and experts on construction products certification to enhance the quality of products. Cantonese will be used... |
| 12 May 2010 (Wednesday), HK |
Sharing and exchange session on fire safety of heritage buildings in Taiwan
Upon successful completion of the Taiwan Heritage Tour 2010, the Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction (HKISC) would like to specially organize a session on fire safety of heritage buildings in Taiwan in order to share and exchange the precious knowledge and memorable experience acquired from this Tour. The sharing and exchange session will comprise 2 hours. It is our great pleasure to invite honourable... |
| 30 April 2010 (Friday), HK |
Practices of Demolition of Buildings in Hong Kong
Demolition of buildings has been a subject of attention by the building professionals and the public. In coming years, quite many old
buildings are expected to be demolished and the safety of the operation is of paramount importance.
This Seminar aims to provide a technical platform for experts mostly involved in the drafting of the handbook for demolition of buildings
to be published by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers for sharing of their know-how in the subject. Topics on demolition
methodology, procedures,... |
| 25 - 28 February 2010, Taiwan |
Technical Visit on Fire Safety of Heritage Buildings in Taiwan, China
In order to promulgate the fire safety provision in heritage buildings for sustainable
development, a technical tour to Taiwan will be organized by the Fire Group of The Hong Kong
Steel Construction Institute (HKISC) to explore how a balanced approach is adopted in
preserving heritage buildings while complying complying with the current fire safety... |
| 16 - 18 December 2009, HK |
6th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures
This is the sixth sequel conference to be held in Hong Kong on such topics, and is intended to
provide a forum for discussion and dissemination by researchers and designers of recent advances
in the analysis, behaviour, design and construction of steel, aluminium and composite
steel-concrete structures...
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Registration Form for Local AttendantFinal Programme |
| 7 November 2009, HK |
Technical Seminar on Fire Assessment of Construction Projects
Fire is one of the major and common risks in construction projects, which may cause catastrophic damages. It will not only delay the completion date of the projects, but also result in serious monetary losses. It could even cause injuries and fatality. Fire risk assessment is a proactive approach in fire safety management for prevention of fire. It provides ... |
| 7 September 2009, HK |
Forensic Engineering - Investigations and Lessons Learnt from Structural Failures
Construction failures which may carry a considerable price tag for developers, consultants and contractor in terms of structural rehabilitation and loss of business or life could well lead to dispute and litigation process. Successful diagnosing of cause of failures, assessing its consequences, and presenting the findings convincingly are important to this process. Investigation details of... |
| 8 - 10 July 2009, Leeds, UK |
ASCCS 2009 9th International Conference on Steel Concrete Composite and Hybrid Structures
The aim of the conference is to bring together academics, researchers and practitioners in the field of steel concrete composite construction. The conference will provide an opportunity for participants to (i) review recent achievements in the advancement of knowledge and understanding in this field, (ii) share the latest trends and developments, and... |
| Friday, 26 June 2009, HK |
Use of Structural Steel Materials in Buildings and Construction
The theme of the Symposium will be on "The Use of Structural Steel Materials in Buildings and Construction, Hong Kong". With the full implementation of the Code in September 2007, there are queries and feedbacks on the use of steel materials with respect to the selection criteria of steel, the classification system, steels manufactured to different regional reference materials... |
| Wednesday, 10 June 2009, HK |
1-day Course on the Wind Load Determination of Buildings in Hong Kong
Wind tunnel test is frequently employed in Hong Kong as an alternative of the use of Hong Kong Wind Code to obtain the design wind load. Wind tunnel test and the analysis of its results involve several factors which may not be familiar to structural engineers. The aim of the course is to provide the practicing engineer with an in-depth understanding of the background knowledge and the know-how of using the wind tunnel test results in the structural design of ... |
| Wednesday, 20 May 2009, HK |
Half-day laboratory visit - Fire Testing in Hong Kong
Testing is an important activity for prescriptive and performance-based fire engineering. RED is the first and currently the only accredited laboratory for fire testing of structural and non-structural elements. This laboratory visit is to allow the attendance to visualise more the operation, purpose and set-up of fire testing practice in Hong Kong. The visit will be inaugurated by a professor in fire research and engineering, Ir Prof. W.K. Chow, Chair Professor of Architectural Science... |
| Friday, 3 April 2009, HK |
專題講座: 樓宇消防安全特使計劃
香港消防處於二零零八年推出[樓宇消防安全特使]（特使）計劃，目的是為香港市民提供一個更安全的居住環境，以及一個更遼闊的溝通平台。計劃希望能協助市民懂得如何關心自己居住或工作的樓宇的消防安全。同時亦希望能幫助他們懂得如何實踐樓宇消防安全。特使計劃的目標在於提升本港私人樓宇的消防安全水平... |
| Friday, 27 February 2009, HK |
Fire Safety Performance Design and Approach in China
Fire Safety Performance Design and Approach has recently been widely adopted in China. The speaker will introduce the Chinese Fire Code and outline the development of Fire engineering approach in China. He will also introduces... |
| Wednesday, 4th February 2009, HK |
Second-order analysis & material control to Code of Practice for the Structural Uses of Steel 2005 Hong Kong
The Code of Practice for the Structural Uses of Steel 2005 Hong Kong has already been in use in Hong Kong for the design of steel structures. The material control and the second-order analysis, being the two cutting edges ... |
| Friday, 3rd October 2008, HK |
Use of Structural Hollow Sections
With the increasing awareness of BS EN specification in the wake of the fade-out of BS4360 on 1 September 2007 for the construction industry in Hong Kong, the BS EN specifications for steel hollow sections such as BS EN 10210:2006 and BS EN 10219:2006 become more popularly used in the industry... |
| Monday, 16th June 2008, HK |
Review of Research in Design and Analysis of Scaffolding
This seminar reviews the research conducted throughout the last thirty years to analyse scaffold structures. Following a historical survey the analysis techniques developed to deal with the semi-rigid connections between standard and horizontal members in combination with the non-linear force-lateral displacement P-δ and P-Δ effects are presented. A summary of the... |
| Monday, 2nd June 2008, HK |
Second-order analysis & design of steel frames to Code of Practice for the Structural Uses of Steel 2005 Hong Kong
The Code of Practice for the Structural Uses of Steel 2005 Hong Kong, has been in use in Hong Kong for design of steel structures. Second-order analysis has been applied as a versatile and more reliable design tool than the first-order linear analysis and This seminar is about the second-order analysis and connection design of steel frames to the code with an introduction to the... |
| Tuesday, 27th May 2008, HK |
Third International Seminar on Recent Developments of Fire Protection in Structures 2008
This is a sequel to the Second International Seminar on Recent Developments of Fire Protection in Structures held in 2006. The Seminar is intended to provide a forum for information dissemination by local and overseas
professionals and researchers on recent advances in fire engineering/protection technologies. The invited lectures cover advanced fire engineering design of new buildings, methods to upgrade fire safety of existing buildings... |
| 5 - 7 December 2007, Singapore |
ICASS 2007: Fifth International Conference on Advances in Steel
This is a sequel to the first to third international conferences on "Advances in Steel Structures" held in Hong Kong and the fourth in Shanghai in 2005. The conference is intended to provide
a forum for discussion and dissemination by researchers and designers of recent advances in the analysis, behaviour, design and construction of steel, aluminium and composite structures... |
| Tursday, 13rd December 2007, HK |
3-hour Technical Seminar " Designing Composite Structures to EN1994-1-1 (Eurocode 4)"
Today designers are utilising the combined use of steel and concrete material in the form of composite construction as an attractive alternative to steel or RC structures. Designers of steel structures also acknowledge that the presence of concrete slabs could be designed compositely with steel beams in order to increase both flexural strength and stiffness at virtually no extra cost, except for the cost of the headed shear studs... |
| Monday, 10th December 2007, HK |
Evening seminar on High Performance Steel Rebar
(Free of charge/1 hour CPD)
Current shear wall & columns design for high rise buildings typically utilizes grade 460 bar. Due to high
wind loads on tall structures, shear walls contain high concentration of bars. Many problems occur in placing
the bars, forming the walls and pouring the concrete that lead to unconsolidated concrete. A more practical and elegant solution for compression columns is to... |
| Friday, 23 November 2007,HK |
Hong Kong Fire Protection Association Grand Opening Ceremony
The aims of HKFPA are: (i)To facilitate the exchange of information and views, promote the relationships and
better understanding amongst the Fire Protection Suppliers as well as other
professionals in the fire protection market... |
| 22 Nov 2007,HK |
消防工程學研討會
為增進消防人員及建築工程界人士的學術知識以及增加同業交流的機會,香港消防處及消防工程師學會(香港分會)現定於2007年11月22日在香港富豪九龍酒店舉辦"消防工程學研討會",研討會的內容主要是探討消防工程學在國內及香港的應用,發展和前瞻... |
| 6,20 November 2007,HK |
Housing and HKICA Joint Seminar
Environmental Management Seminar (Free of charge)
Date : 6 Nov 2007 (Day 1) & 20 Nov 2007 (Day 2)
Time : 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Venue : 10/F Lecture Theatre,
Housing Department Headquarters
33 Fat Kwong Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowlloon |
| 10-12 October 2007, Yantai, China ; 14-15 October 2007 Beijing, China |
9th International Conference on steel space & composite structures
The 9th International Conference on STEEL, SPACE and
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES is especially exciting as we will be
having 2 sessions held at 2 prestigious venues, both at close
proximities to each other. On 10-12 Oct 2007, Yantai University
situated on the north eastern coast of China in
Shandong province will host the opening session. On 14-15 Oct
2007, Tsinghua University in Beijing will host the closing session
of SS07... |
| Monday, 27th August 2007 |
One hour Technical Seminar "Damage Assessment of Structures"
In the 21st century it has and will become increasingly important to optimise the performance of both new and existing structures. Some engineering structures, such as aircraft landing gear, are designed to be fault-free, whilst others, such as highway bridges, are designed to be fault-tolerant. For both extremes, it is vital to have appropriate techniques for damage assessment, both in test conditions and for the duration of service life... |
| Friday, 24 August 2007 |
3 CPD hour technical seminar on"An Introduction to Code of Practice for the Structural Uses of Steel 2005, Hong Kong"
To develop a technology driven and knowledge based society, the Hong Kong Buildings Department commissioned a Consultancy Study to carry out reviews of the structural steel design practice in Hong Kong and overseas with a view to draft a new code for the Structural Use of Steel. The new “Code of Practice for Structural Uses of Steel Hong Kong 2005” (the Code) was promulgated on 25th August 2005 and will be fully implemented on 1st September 2007.... |
| 24-27 July 2007, St Catherine's College, Oxford University. |
| 6th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures(ICSAS07) |
| 30 July – 1 August 2007, Manchester,UK |
Third International Conference on Steel and
Composite Structures (ICSCS07) 30 July – 1 August 2007 Manchester, UK
After great successes of the 1st (ICSCS’01 in Pusan,
Korea) and 2nd (ICSCS’04 in Seoul, Korea) International
Conference on Steel and Composite Structures,
ICSCS’07 will be held in Manchester, UK from 30 July
to 1 August 2007... |
| Friday, 6 July 2007 |
Recent advances in codified design methods 2007
The Code of Practice for the Structural Uses of Steel Hong Kong 2005 is to be used in September this year. Like many other design codes, it allows a performance-based design approach which permits the use of advanced and new design methods. This seminar is about the recent advances in concept and application of advanced computer methods for economical and safe design of steel structures .... |
| Thursday, 10 May 2007 |
A Preliminary Discussion on Fire Safety Aspects of Supertall Buildings
Many supertall buildings were constructed in the Far East. Fire safety provisions specified in the prescriptive
code might not be adequate, as in-depth research on the topic is not yet demonstrated. Consequently, fire safety
in there might be a concern.... |
| Wednesday, 28 March 2007 |
Standard Fire Tests for Building Structures
In Hong Kong, the prescriptive approach is still widely regarded as the fundamental method assuring fire resistance construction, and assuring building compartmentation... |
| Friday and Saturday, 2nd and 3rd March 2007 |
Technical Visit to Fire/Curtain Wall Testing Laboratories and
Earthquake Engineering Test Centre in Guangdong, China
2, 3 March 2007
Latest development, testing and research on fire engineering, curtain wall engineering, and earthquake engineering will be introduced in
this technical visit... |
| Friday, 5th January 2007 |
Fixing , bonding and joining technology in steel buildings & facade 2007
Bonding, jointing, adhering and fixing are important components in a high performance steel structure and facade.
However, durable design and fabrication of steel and facade structures are not simple and generally available in
literatur... |
| Friday, 8 December 2006 |
| Symposium "Second International Symposium on Cold-formed Metal Structures" |
| December 8-10, 2006 India |
| 2nd Int. Congress on
Computational Mechanics & Simulation (ICCMS-06) IIT Guwahati,
December
8-10, 2006 |
| Thursday, 23-24 November 2006,Shanghai,China |
| 第四屆海峽兩岸及香港鋼結構技術交流會 |
| Friday, 10 November 2006 |
| CPD OPEN SEMINAR "Passive Fire Protection Systems vs Active Fire Protection Systems – Which One is Better?" |
| Friday and Saturday, 3, 4 November 2006 |
| Advances in Fire Testing and Codifications
3, 4 November 2006 |
| Tuesday, 29 August 2006 |
CPD OPEN SEMINAR "Integration of Structural Engineering into Fire Engineering Design"
( Download seminar notes)(Photo gallery) |
| Saturday, 15 July 2006 |
| CPD OPEN SEMINAR "Structures in Fire:
The value of full scale Cardington fire tests to the structural engineers and the
use of finite element analyses in structural fire design" |
| Tuesday, 8 June 2006 |
| CPD OPEN SEMINAR "Concept of Passive Fire Protection and Its Applications" |
| Friday, 12th May 2006 |
Symposium "Design of long-span structures 2006"
(Download seminar notes) |
| Tuesday, 9 May 2006 |
| CPD OPEN SEMINAR "Enclosure Fires: Fire Dynamics and Smoke Behaviour" |
| Friday, 21st April 2006 |
Symposium "Advanced Facade Engineering and Technology 2006"
(Download seminar notes) (Photo gallery) |
