The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (Southern Branch) - Past Activity: Half-day Talk on 'Engineering Wonders with Steel'

Steel applications in buildings are relatively common, but the important question is how we maximize the utilization of steel materials for greater optimization and efficiency for both the engineering designs and construction works. In this half-day seminar presentation the speaker, Mr Santan Pathmanandavel, will be sharing his knowledge and insights of steel applications for pre-engineered buildings, structural decking and lightweight trusses based on his vast experience in the same subject matter. The accuracy of the steel structure designs, by understanding the needs of the respective project will also provide greater efficiency on site with detailed planning at early stages of construction. Steel is also a sustainable construction material that plays a vital role towards a green building environment. Among the areas which will be presented includes market trends and current practices for pre-engineered buildings, structural decking and lightweight trusses.

Topic Outline

Features of Pre-Engineered Buildings, Lightweight Trusses and Structural Decking
Design approach
Fabrication and installation
Market challenges
Local, regional, and international trends
Summary on what to look out for in pre-engineered and structural decking systems

Programme Tentative

About Speaker

Mr. Santan Pathmanandavel has over 20 years of extensive experience with BlueScope Steel in the areas of pre-engineered buildings, lightweight trusses and structural decking. Mr Santan holds a Masters Degree in Concrete Structures from Imperial College, University of London, UK and has recently completed an Executive MBA with the Australian Graduate School Management, Sydney. He is currently the Manager, Products and Engineering Systems - Downstream Global, BlueScope Steel, based in Sydney Australia. Prior to his current position, Mr Santan held the positions of Technology Strategy Manager and Product Development Manager in the same organization. Being passionate in his area of expertise, he was also part of the Standards Australia committee BD - 082 for Cold Formed Steel Structures, which was subsequently released as AS4600 in 2006. His current works consist of formulating the best steel building products and software solutions for the BlueScope Buildings business. Mr Santan is currently the key person in producing complete design solutions for the newly formed BlueScope Buildings business in Australia and actively involved in BlueScope Steel’s Global Pre-engineered Software System. His past works include design of steel decks for composite construction methods, cold formed steel portal frames and structural steel framing systems. Mr Santan will also be sharing his extensive past works experience in structural analysis and designs for steel works, reinforced concrete works and composite constructions, during his days as a Consulting Engineer.

Participant Fees: RM 40.00 (IEM members),

RM 30.00 (Graduate members below 30 years old),

RM 20.00 (Student members),

RM70.00 (Non-IEM members)

Registration will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Kindly return the Reply Slip to the IEM (SB) office before 23^rd February 2011 together with a non-refundable cheque for the participant fees made payable to The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (Southern Branch).. Alternatively, you could bank-in the participant fees into the Institution’s Maybank Current Account (No. 5-013920-15708), and to facsimile both the Bank-in and Reply Slips to the Institution. The Institution requests all members co-operation in ensuring fees are paid in advance to the seminar. Please also be reminded that fees will not be refunded to absent participants who have paid, and to also note that all reservations must be paid despite participant cancellations. Thank you for your continuous support of the Institution.

Chairman Sub-Committee on Seminar and Technical Talk, IEM (SB)

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