Research Projects

Updated : 08 October 2019

Principle Investigator

No. Date Research Title
1. 2018 – 2019 Quarry blast model for rock fragmentation. GUP Tier 1 (RM40,000.00)
2. 2016 – 2017 Evaluation of forepoling behavior in underground construction. GUP Tier 1. (RM40,000.00)
3. 2015 – 2016 Reliability of tensile strength from diametrical compression test. GUP Tier 2. Q.J130000.2622.11J06 (RM20,000.00)
4. 2015 – 2016 Axially loaded bored piles in problematic karstic limestones areas. GUP Tier 1. Q.J130000.2522.10H03 (RM40,000.00)
 5. 2013 – 2014 Development of stability chart for rock slope assessment. PAS Grant. Q.J130000.2722.00K37 (RM20,000.00)

Networking Grant

No. Date Research Title
1. 2015 – 2016 Eliability of tensile strength obtained from diametrical compression test on rock. S.J130000.7622.4X126 (RM20,00.00)


Research Member

No. Date Research Title
1. 2019
  • Rock slope monitoring and surveillance using terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and global positioning systems (GPS). CR DTD Grant (RM176,841.25)
  • SGSHINE 3:Correlation between radon/thoron concentrations with commercially available used building materials. Signature Grant (Q.J130000.2417.07G82)
  • Prediction of RQD using fuzzy logic algorithm with rock geophysics. GUP Tier 2 (RM20,000.00)
2. 2017 – 2018
  • Assessment on reduced thickness of tunnel lining to ensure tunnel stability in soft ground. GUP Tier2 (RM20,000.00)
  • Dynamic behavior of retrofitted column with reinforced concrete jacketing using inoxydable steel. FRGS (RM106,000.00)
  • Accident predictive model for Malaysia rural road. GUP Tier 1 (RM40,000.00)
  • Assessment of soil fabric and partial saturation effect on compressibility behaviour of compacted tropical residual soil. GUP Tier 1 (RM 40,000.00)
  • New link-element design for increase in ductility of battened-up columns for earthquake resistant structures. GUP Tier 1. (RN 40,000.00)
  • Shear wave velocity investigation for geotechnical engineering applications using seismic refraction and multi-channel analysis of surface waves. GUP Tier 2 (RM20,000.00)
  • Performance Of Lime-Treated Compacted Tropical Residul Soil Under Wetting-Drying Cycles On Hydro-Compressibility Behaviour (RM50,000.00)
3. 2014 – 2015
  • Application of polythiophene nanocomposite coated sand for removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II) contaminated water. Q.J130000.2522.08H06
4. 2012 – 2014
  • Development of a preliminary design chart for practical use for the deep mixing method. ScienceFund. 06-01-06-SF1065 (RM146,000.00)