REVISION 24.11.

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BOOKLET
KIX2001/INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT I
KIX3001/INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT II
THEME/INTEGRATED SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLANS (ISMP)
PROJECT TITLE: DEVELOPMENT OF CONCRETE BREAKWATER ARMOR UNIT

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2023

DEPARMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI MALAYA
FOREWORD
This booklet is intended to serve as a minimalist presentation for undergraduate students to explore
on the core content of ‘integrated design project’ which will lead them to becoming a professional
engineer for the nation. The information is arranged in such a way it is systematic for undergraduate
to perform the task in proper manner is terms of understanding the information, managing the project
and producing the technical write-up report.

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2023/2024 Board of Directors

Professor Dr. Ahmed Hussein Kamel Nasser El Shafie

Dr. Yap Soon Poh
Ir. Dr. Huzaifa bin Hashim
Ts. Dr. Muhammad Shazril Idris bin Ibrahim
Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Mo Kim Hung

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CONTENT

1 PROJECT DETAILS

1.1 Overview 4
1.2 Project Description 6
1.3 Objectives 8
1.4 Team management 10
1.5 Weekly meeting 10
1.6 Report write-up and presentation 10

1.7 COASTAL RESILIENCE DESIGN COMPETITION 2023* 11

2 SCHEDULE 12

APPENDIX
A1 Engineering Program Accreditation Standard 2020 13
A2 Brief Introduction to Code of Ethics for Young 14
Engineers
A3 Course Pro Forma 15

*to be confirmed

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1 PROJECT DETAILS
1.1 OVERVIEW – INTEGRATED SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN (ISMP)
The Malaysia coastline is rich with coastal resources and has abundance of natural biodiversity. The
coastal areas support a major portion about 70% of the total population. It is the center of socio-
economic activities such as urbanization, ports, oil and gas exploitation, transportation and
communication, fisheries and aquaculture, tourism, recreation and many more.
However, the rapid pace of development activities in the coastal area has resulted in a conflict in the
need for immediate consumption and the need to ensure the long-term supply of these resources.
This has led to increased erosion areas, siltation, loss of coastal resources and the destruction of the
fragile marine habitat.

Figure 1 Batu Ferringhi beach erosion worsens, work underway to stabilize shore

Realizing the increasing trends of coastal erosion and conflicts, which threatens coastal population
and biodiversity, the Government of Malaysia, through the Department of Irrigation of Drainage (DID)
has carried out Integrated Shoreline Management Plans (ISMP) as Malaysia’s response and support

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of Agenda 21 of the Rio Declaration 1992. It is synonymous in principle and context with the
Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans (ICZM). The ISMP program carried out by the DID is
tailored along the principles of ICZM to address major issues and problems related to the shoreline.
It is an integrated approach that takes into account all sectoral activities that affect the coastal
areas including economic, social, environmental and ecological issues.

Integrated Shoreline Management Plan (ISMP) is a planning framework and tool developed to achieve
sustainable coastal development based on up to date knowledge of the coastal environment and best
development practices. It looks at the coastal area on a regional scale to optimize the use of the
coastal resource through efficient and transparent stakeholder engagement as a tool to understand
development requirements, minimize negative changes and reduce stakeholders’ conflicts. It also
allows for addressing uncertainty, particularly associated to climate change and define coastal
adaptation strategies that address, in an adaptive manner, future coastal risk.

Figure 2 Saving Malaysia’s vanishing beaches: Erosion causes land to shrink

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1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This integrated design project is intended to provide a complete design of a concrete armor unit in
order to mitigate future coastal risk.

For the first semester, the task is to complete the conceptual report of the project design. For the
second semester, a detailed design report including the technical analysis and drawing should be
submitted. In addition, cost bills for all the projects should be included in the detail design report.

In general, the proposed design should address the expectation of international standard and it
should have adequate safety and other regulations. The project should address the issues pertaining
to current issues, environmental concern, possible health and safety issues, people and community
involvement, government norms and any other related issues that might be of concern.
If any site or location is secured for the intended purpose, you as a group are expected to outline the
concept and design report of your proposal with a motto. The development and conceptual part of the
project is entirely part of team work and hence each member is expected to contribute to the
successful outcome of the project.
In addition to the above said information, the project should include the latest technologies that could
be used for the benefit of the nation. You are to include state of art design for the project within the
area of your choice. After deciding the outlines of the project, suggest a suitable motto for your
proposed project.

SEMESTER 1: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PHASE

START>
PROJECT SETUP>
PROJECT DEFINITION> PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY > PROJECT CONTROL>
PROJECT REVIEW>
PROJECT APPROVAL

SEMESTER 2: DETAILED DESIGN PHASE

PROJECT OPTIMIZATION> PROJECT APPROVAL AND FINAL DOCUMENTATION>
DESIGN TECHNICAL PRESENTATION>
END

Figure 3 Flow of project phases

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 Marine infrastructures are usually made of
concrete, which due to its high pH, low
porosity, and lack of structural complexity is a
poor substrate for biological agglomeration;
thus, other materials present more successful
growing media. Learning from these
experiences, Perkol-Finkel and Sella have
developed ECOncrete, a variant of traditional
construction grade concrete that provides a
place where marine life can thrive.

Figure 4 SeArc ECOncrete – Ecological Armor Unit

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1.3 OBJECTIVES
The main objective is to propose an armor unit to decrease incident wave energy and wave run-up
and to protect the inner layers of a rubble mound breakwater or a revetment from eroding and
washing away.
In the first semester, it will be required from each group to conduct project design considering the
following points*:
1. Identify the location for the armor units to be placed
2. Hydrological and hydraulic features and details study location
3. Rough estimation for the breakwater armor unit dimension
4. Site feasibility considerations
5. Special design considerations on type of armor unit
6. Concrete armor unit design
7. Operational and maintenance
8. Stability analysis for the armor unit
9. Geotechnical consideration for the armor unit to be constructed
10. Sustainability, safety, cost and environmental aspects
*It is not compulsory to include all the listed points.

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Figure 5 Example of engineering drawing for Oswego 16-ton DOLOS armor unit

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Figure 6 Fabrication process of armor units

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1.4 TEAM MANAGEMENT
The integrated design project organization will consist of experts in different field of study related to
the theme which will guide and provide basic knowledge to the team. Each team will consist of
members up to a maximum number of 5 persons which consist of a leader and team members. The
leader is responsible to manage the team from start to end of project with good manners and
etiquettes.

Figure 6 A good teamwork

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1.5 WEEKLY MEETING
The team will be conducting weekly meeting from start of project to the end. Each meeting will be
later translated into minutes of meeting. The documentation of meeting should be well managed and
systematic.

Figure 7 Effective team meetings for better bonding, motivation and communication

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1.6 REPORT WRITE-UP AND PRESENTATION
The format of report write-up should be neat and systematic highlighting all the necessary
information that builds up the project in proper sequence.
The deliverables as follow:
1. Conceptual Design Report in Semester 1
2. Detailed Design Report in Semester 2.
3. Presentation for both semester applies.

Figure 8 Effective presentation on Urazoe breakwater at Naha Port

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1.7 COASTAL RESILIENCE COMPETITION 2024*
*TO BE CONFIRMED

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2 SCHEDULE

Semeste
Conceptual Design Phase/ Thursday/8-10AM/65 2023/2024
r1
Week* Content PIC Platform
01 (12.10) Project Briefing/Company Setup ALL
02 (19.10) Introduction to Coastal Structures MSI
03 (26.10) Introduction to Engineering Feasibility Study AES
04 (02.11) Introduction to Building Materials YSP
05 (09.11) Introduction to Engineering Report and Presentation HH
06 (16.11) Content Build Up Group Leader
07 (23.11) Content Build Up Group Leader BK102/ID
08 (07.12) Invited Speaker (*TBA) - Group Leader ROOM
09 (14.12) Content Build Up Group Leader
10 (21.12) Content Build Up Group Leader
11 (28.12) Content Build Up Group Leader
12 (04.01) Presentation Session 1/ Report Submission ALL
13 (11.01) Presentation Session 2 ALL
14 (18.01) Presentation Session 3 ALL

Semester
Detailed Design Phase/ TBC/TBC/65 2022/2023
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Week* Content PIC
01 (04.03) Project Briefing ALL
02 (11.03) Introduction to Coastal Structures Design AES
03 (18.03) Introduction to Software Tools HH
04 (25.03) Introduction to Building Materials Design YSP
05 (01.04) Introduction to Engineering Report and Presentation HH
06 (15.04) Content Build Up Group Leader
Platform
07 (22.04) Content Build Up Group Leader
ID ROOM
08 (29.04) Content Build Up Group Leader
09 (06.05) Content Build Up Group Leader
10 (13.05) Content Build Up Group Leader
11 (20.05) Content Build Up Group Leader
12 (27.05) COASTAL RESILIENCE COMPETITION 2024 ALL
13 (03.06) Content Build Up Group Leader
14 (10.06) Report Submission Group Leader

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APPENDIX

A1 ENGINEERING PROGRAM ACCREDIATION STANDARD 2020

Integrated Design Projects (IDP) shall involve complex engineering problems and design systems,
components or processes integrating (culminating) core areas and meeting specified needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, project management,
economy, and environmental considerations where appropriate. The IDPs are multifaceted
assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students, typically
towards the end of an academic program or learning-pathway experience. The IDP should involve
students working in group. The program should seize the opportunity to deliver and assess many
relevant POs through the Integrated project.
Engineering Applications
Emphasis on engineering applications in degree program aims to ensure that all engineering
graduates have a sound understanding of up-to-date industrial practice, in particular:
Civil Engineering:
1. To appreciate the characteristics and structural behavior of materials in a variety of user
environments.
2. To be able to analyze and design structural components from these materials.
3. To appreciate the range of construction technology currently available and the skills which
they require in people for their use.
4. To appreciate the cost aspects of material selection, construction methods, operation and
maintenance in their interaction with design and the delivery of civil engineering facilities
and services.
5. To understand the whole process of industrial decision-making in design, manufacturing and
use and how it is influenced not only by technical ideas but also by the practical constraints
of financial and human resources as well as the business and social environment of
engineering.

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 A2 BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO CODE OF ETHICS FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS

Rev.:0 Date: 9.8.2005 BEM/RD/PPC/12/Serial No: 0021

INTRODUCTION
The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) has, from time to time, received enquiries and complaints
from the public about the conduct of engineers in relation to the Registration of Engineers Act. BEM
has, therefore, produced the guidelines herein that outline the conduct expected of engineers. These
guidelines are set out under a number of broad areas relating to the engineering profession.
Do's & Don’ts
1. Registration
Under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Act 138) and subsequent amendments, the most
recent being year 2002, it is a requirement of the Law that any person providing engineering
services be a qualified person and registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia. This
requirement extends to foreigners who are required to seek registration as Temporary Engineers.
The Do’s and Don’ts below relate to the requirement of this Act.

DO’s

1.1 An engineering graduate with accredited engineering degree must register with the
Board of Engineers to take up employment as an engineer

DON’Ts

1.1 An engineer should not be the Submitting Person for designs beyond his/her area of
competency
1.2 An engineer should not endorse his PE Stamp and sign on reports or plans not
prepared by him. (see also Consultancy - 2.3 of Don’t)
1.3 An engineer should not enter into partnership with any party not permitted under the
Engineers Act.
1.4 An Engineering Consultancy Practice should not provide professional services in any
branch of engineering where none of its directors are registered to practise in that
branch of engineering.
1.5
An engineer must not practise in the branch of engineering he is not registered in.

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2. Consultancy
In the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised 2002), provision is included for the registration
of Accredited Checkers and the requirement of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
beginning year 2005.

DO’s

2.1 An engineer should be transparent and receptive to peer review or checking of his
work if requested/required by the client/authorities.

2.2 A checker engineer must be open to the views and design concept of the original
designer and in areas of disagreement, the checker must give justification for his
disagreement.

2.3 A checker engineer should take full responsibility for the checking of the work
himself.

2.4 An engineer should undertake continuing professional development to enhance his

knowledge and capability.

2.5 An employer engineer should ensure that his employee engineers are bona fide
engineers registered with BEM.

2.6
An engineer should report unethical practice to BEM.

2.7
An engineer who is a Submitting Person must ensure the accuracy of and be
responsible for all works delegated to others by him.

An engineer should make optimum use of manpower, materials and money.

2.8
An engineer should be aware of Government requirement to use local materials,
2.9
wherever possible.

DON’Ts

2.1 A checker engineer should not accept checking of work not within his area of
competency as well as work that he is not familiar with.
An engineering consultant should not carry out projects for fees below the minimum
2.2
outlined in the scale of fees.

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 2.3 An engineer should not endorse any work not performed and/or supervised by him.
2.4 An engineer should not supplant another engineer.
2.5 An engineer should not compromise on public safety.
2.6 An engineer should not offer his opinion on engineering matters unless he has full
facts to support the opinion.
An engineer should not base his design on unsubstantiated data, for example
2.7
designing foundation without soil investigation.
2.8
An engineer should not have any conflict of interest whatsoever in connection with
the work he is undertaking unless prior approval from BEM and client are obtained.
2.9 An engineer should not accept work outside his regular work without the expressed
permission of his employer.

3. Supervision
The supervision of works designed by the Submitting Engineer is a requirement under the Uniform
Building By-Law 5 (UBBL 5). This By- Law states that supervision must be provided by the
Submitting Engineer to ensure that the works carried out are as intended in the design. Delegation
of supervision is permitted but the responsibility of this supervision still rests with the Submitting
Engineer.

DO’s

3.1 An engineer who is the Submitting Person should be responsible for the project
regardless of whether it is self-supervised and/or delegated supervision.
An engineer must be meticulously proper and correct in certification of works.
3.2
An engineer must be familiar with and knowledgeable in the work he is to supervise.
3.3
An employer engineer shall ensure that his staff undergoes regular and proper
3.4
skills-training.
3.5
An engineer supervising a project shall keep proper records of all documents and
correspondence pertaining to the project.

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 3.6 An engineer must be conversant with time and cost implications in the issuance of
any instruction.

DON’Ts

3.1 An engineer must not over or under certify progress of works.

3.2 An engineer must not make wrongful certifications.
3.3 An engineer must not certify work not within his expertise.
3.4 An engineer must not accept site supervisory staff who are not qualified or are
incompetent.
An engineer must not delay approvals without justification.
3.5
An engineer must not intentionally delay inspection of works.
3.6

4. Regulatory Requirements
All engineers registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia must be familiar with the
requirements of the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Act 138) and its subsequent amendments.
Ignorance of the requirements of this Act is no defense in the Courts of Law in Malaysia.

DO’s

4.1 An engineer should notify the relevant authorities (within reasonable/statutory time
limit) on changes in designs or withdrawal of services.
An engineer should submit completed forms in time for inspection and approval for
4.2
Certificate of Fitness / Certificate of Completion and Compliance.
4.3
An engineer should be aware of environmental, health and safety matters during and
after construction.

4.4 An engineer should ensure that environmental, health and safety measures are
implemented as per drawings and specifications.

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 DON’Ts

4.1 An engineer should not allow works to proceed before plans are submitted to and/or
approved by the relevant authorities.
An engineer should not undertake a project for which the client is not going to fulfill
4.2
statutory requirements

5. Code of Ethics
All engineers are expected to uphold the integrity of the profession by behaving in a manner
expected of him in the Code of Conduct of Engineers.

DO’s
5.1 An engineer must be conversant with the Code of Conduct of Engineers.
5.2 An engineer must understand the need for responsibility and liability as stipulated in
the Code of Conduct.
An engineer must respond promptly to complaints and enquiries by clients
5.3
/authorities.

DON’Ts

5.1 An engineer should not solicit/ tout.

5.2 An engineer should not knowingly mislead the public by giving misrepresented
information so as to gain commercial advantage/mileage.
5.3 An engineer should not respond to an open advertisement to bid for provision of
professional service if such provision for the service requires bidding fees or
equivalent as is usually imposed on contractors.
5.4
An engineer should avoid favoritism among vendors and other suppliers.

These guidelines are by no means exhaustive and will be updated from time to time to reflect the
changing needs of the profession. All engineers are required to be fully familiar with the
Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Act 138), and its subsequent amendments, and the Code of
Ethics. The requirements of this Act are to be upheld at all times by the engineering profession.

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 A3 COURSE PRO FORMA
Faculty Engineering
Department Deputy Dean Office (Undergraduate)
Name of Academic
Bachelor of Engineering
Program
Course Code KIX2001
Course Title Integrated Design I
Credit 2 4
Student Learning Time
80
(SLT)
Course Learning Outcome At the end of the course,
students are able to:
Conceptualize design
solution of an engineering
design to a defined end
state (PO3)
Function effectively as an
individual, and as a team
member or a leader (PO9)
Communicate effectively on
complex engineering
activities through reports
and presentations (PO10)
Soft Skills Critical thinking & Problem
Solving (CT1-CT5)
Communication Skills (CS1-
CS4)
Teamwork (TS1-TS4)
KIX3001
Integrated Design II
160
At the end of the course,
students are able to:
Perform technical investigation
and analysis of the proposed
design (PO4)
Implement project management
and/or economic feasibility study
of the proposed design solution
(PO7)
Apply ethical principles,
standards and professional
engineering code of ethics (PO8)
Function effectively as an
individual, and as a team
member or a leader (PO9)
Communicate effectively on
complex engineering activities
through reports and
presentations (PO10)
Evaluate the sustainability
impact on the design solution
(PO12)
Critical thinking & Problem
Solving (CT1-CT5)
Communication Skills (CS1-CS4)
Teamwork (TS1-TS4)
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 Lifelong learning & Information
Management (LL1-LL2)
Professional Ethics and Moral
(EM1-EM3)
Synopsis of Course The integrated design project course are senior-level project
Contents design courses that require students to use all their
engineering knowledge to solve a real-world engineering
problem or develop a viable product with consideration of
sustainability and social factors.
Assessment Weightage Continuous assessment 100%
Methodology for Feedback Final grade will be displayed on the notice board
on Performance
Criteria in Summative Refer to the University of Malaya (First Degree) Rules 2017 and
Assessment the University of Malaya (First Degree) Regulations 2017.

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