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Implement of EC in Malaysia
Implement of EC in Malaysia
Scope of talk
Introduction
Background information
Malaysians effort in updating the
structural Eurocodes
Issues on implementation of Eurocodes
Notes from Eurocodes
Scope of talk 2
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.
1 Introduction 2
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
1 Introduction 3
In March 2010, BSI has published 58
documents of structural Eurocodes (BS
EN)
Withdraw 57 related/ conflicting structural
codes.
1 Introduction 4
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workmanship have been withdrawn and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BS 6089: 1981 partially withdrawn and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
MS EN consists of :
Main body No change is allowed;
National Annex National annex published
based on the main texts requirement to suit
the local condition. This include the nationally
determined parameters, decision on the
application of informative annexes and
references to NCCI.
NCCI Documents to further explain and
provide further guidance on the structural
Eurocodes.
4 Issues on implementation of
Eurocodes
4 Issues on implementation of
Eurocodes 2
Publication of NCCI document to enhance
the usage of the code of practice.
Eurocodes used different terminologies
compare to British Standards. The user
needed further practice and effort to gain
the familiarity.
Research needed to ensure proper
updating of the standards.
6 Problems encountered in
Malaysian Construction Industry 2
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.
6 Problems encountered in
Malaysian Construction Industry 3
6 Problems encountered in
Malaysian Construction Industry 4
Many other aspects shall also be
specified, for example, the reliability of the
building industry, accidental load, the
responsibility of all professional and
industry player involved in the construction
industry (Eurocodes allowed for the third
party supervision, product certification
etc).
7. Global competitiveness
7. Global competitiveness 2
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