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Implementation of Eurocodes in Malaysia - A View Point From Consulting Engineer (Iem)
Implementation of Eurocodes in Malaysia - A View Point From Consulting Engineer (Iem)
Scope of talk
Introduction Background information Malaysians effort in updating the structural Eurocodes Issues on implementation of Eurocodes Notes from Eurocodes
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Problems encountered in Malaysian Construction Industry Roles of Malaysian Standard in improving the quality of construction Global competitiveness Conclusion
1 Introduction
The main objective of the construction is to build reliable structures within the budget. The reliability is measured by the chances of failure to meet the objectives within a certain time frame Structural failure rate in Malaysia is alarmingly high.
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Malaysia construction industry has adopted many BS as MS At the same time, adopted ISO standards, ASTM, ACI, JIS, AS/NZ as MS MS 1195 BS 8110 MS 416 BS 5950 MS 523 BS 5328 MS 544 Timber code of practice
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In March 2010, BSI has published 58 documents of structural Eurocodes (BS EN) Withdraw 57 related/ conflicting structural codes.
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Prior to the publication of the structural Eurocodes, many other BS on the specification of materials, testing and workmanship have been withdrawn and replaced by relevant Eurocodes. BS 5328 part 1 to 4 replaced by EN 206-1 BS 4360 replaced by EN 10025 BS 6089: 1981 partially withdrawn and replaced by EN 13791
Specification for material testing (EN 12350: fresh concrete, EN 12390: hardened concrete) Specification for structural evaluation (EN 13791 for concrete structure evaluation) Other specifications, including specification for temporary work, scaffolding, construction machinery and equipment etc. (EN 39: Loose steel tubes for tube and coupler scaffolds technical delivery conditions; EN 74: Couplers, spigot pins and baseplates for use in falsework and scaffolds)
To implement Eurocodes effectively, there are several issues to be resolved: The philosophy and basic assumption of the codes is essential to ensure proper implementation of the standards in Malaysia. National Annexes shall be published to suit the local condition. Normally, Annex from UK will be adopted. However, careful consideration shall be taken before the adoption.
6 Problems encountered in
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Consultants Training forming a major part of the capital expenses for the consulting firm due to new codes of practice. Furthermore, new software needed. Contractor Human resources training based on new construction specification needed.
7. Global competitiveness
In order to stay global competitiveness, the construction industry shall be competitive in terms of: Familiar with the latest state of art for the construction through the practice of up to date code of practice (e.g. Eurocodes). Research work;
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Practice sufficient and up to date quality assurance and control plan; Training and development for human resources. Develop new construction techniques complying with the latest code of practice. Global mobility.
8. Conclusion
We would conclude that our industry are not ready to adopt the Structural Eurocodes. More efforts have to put in to enjoy the benefit of the Eurocodes. To further facilitate the industry players, existing Malaysian Standards should be remained even though it will not be updated. The co-existence period should be sufficiently long to cover the codes drafting and training period.
8. Conclusion 2
More effort needed to ensure our construction are reliable, in line with the presumption of the codes. Legal framework has to be amended. More research needed to ensure local condition being taken into consideration.
Thank You
Ir. Tu Yong Eng The Institution of Engineers Malaysia