Assessment of Coastal Environments: Fundamentals and Insights from Industry

  LEVEL : BEGINNER                    HRDF : CLAIMABLE 

    TRAINERS : TS. DR. TEH HEE MIN (UTP) &

ir. TS. NIK ABDULLAH MUAZ (Dr. Nik & Associates Sdn Bhd)

 

WHEN  


25 - 26 AUGUST 2021

 

WHERE 


MS TEAMS

(Online)

 

TIME


9.00AM - 5.00PM

 

RM 650 FOR PROFESSIONALS

10% Discount for Early Bird (until 25 July 2021) / Group / Students

CONTENT SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

Coastal environments are complex regions which are diverse in function and form. They are constantly subjected to environmental pressure due to human interventions and exploitation as well as climate change impacts. A good level of coastal engineering knowledge is required to contribute to resolving the various conflicting interests between the coastal environment and human use of the coastal environment. This short course outlines the fundamental principles of coastal engineering and the governing rules in assessing the coastal environments. The course gives an overview of several topics including wave theory, wave transformation, tides, nearshore currents, sediment transport, coastal morphology, coastal protection and management, as well as assessment methods and tools. This short course is ended with two detailed case studies of real-life coastal engineering projects – Seri Tanjung Pinang 2 reclamation works and Kuala Besut Rivermouth improvement works.


COURSE CONTENT

Topic 1: Introduction to the Coastal Environment

  • Terminology of the coasts
  • Ocean environmental forces
  • Coastal challenges

Topic 2: Waves

  • Wave types
  • Wave generation
  • Linear wave theory
  • Nearshore wave transformation

Topic 3: Tides

  • Origin of the tides
  • Characteristics of the tides
  • Tidal levels and the prediction
Topic 4: Nearshore Currents

Topic 5: Sediment Transports

  • Types of nearshore sediment transport
  • Sediment budget
  • Coastal morphology

Topic 6: Shore protection measures & management

  • Typical coastal problems in Malaysia
  • Types of shore protection structures
  • Shoreline management

Topic 7:  Assessment of Coastal Environments

  • Field recognisance
  • Data collection
  • Bathymetric and topographic surveys
  • Measurement devices & techniques

Topic 8: Principles of Hydraulic Study

  • Numerical modelling
  • Physical modelling

Topic 9: Case study

  • Case study 1: STP2 Reclamation Works
  • Case study 2: Kuala Besut Rivermouth Improvement Works/Sg. Mercang river mouth improvement works


OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate nearshore waves, tides, and currents.
  • Assess sediment transports and the evolution of coastal zones under various forcing factors.
  • Recommend appropriate measures against various coastal environmental issues.
  • Assess the coastal environment using appropriate methods and tools.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • PETRONAS
  • Civil engineers
  • Contractors
  • Computer modelers
  • Environmentalist
  • NGOs
  • JPS
  • Local councils
  • Port authorities
  • Dredging companies
  • Academic/ Researchers from IHL
  • Undergraduate & Graduate students from IHL






OUR TRAINERS




1. Ts. Dr. Teh Hee Min (UTP)

Ts. Dr. Teh Hee Min is a multifaceted, self-driven and highly motivated academician with over 18 years of experience in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. He owned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in coastal and maritime engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. His main research interests are hydrodynamics of coastal structures, wave and storm surge modelling, renewable wave energy and physical modeling. Dr. Teh secured 13 international, national and internal research grants amounting to a total of about RM1.3 million. He owns an IP of a floating breakwater design that won him several international awards.  He published more than 60 journals and conference articles. He is also the reviewers of a number of international journals and research proposals. He is the IMarEST Chartered Engineer since 2013.


2. ir. Ts. Nik Abdullah Muaz  (Dr. Nik & Associates Sdn Bhd)

ir. Ts. Nik Abdullah Muaz graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) from the University of Wollongong, Australia. He completed his Masters of Engineering in Coastal Engineering and Port Development from UNESCO-IHE Delft in the Netherlands. He also obtained a Master of Science in Hydraulic Engineering and holds a title ingenieur (ir) from the University of Technology (TUDelft) in the Netherlands.  He has extensive technical knowledge and vast experience in coastal engineering, port development, dredging and land reclamation. He was responsible for a number of key signature projects locally and internationally. Currently, he is the General Manager of Thrustmarine (M) Dredging Sdn Bhd and the Director of Dr. Nik & Associates Sdn Bhd. He was previously responsible for providing technical seminars to the Public Works Department (PWD), Department of Irrigation & Drainage (DID) and Department of Environment (DOE).



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      ProfessionalS       

myr650

*fee quoted does not include SST, GST/VAT or withholding tax (if applicable)

Early bird/ group/ student

myr585

*fee quoted does not include SST, GST/VAT or withholding tax (if applicable)

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