IEM CPD POINTS: Applying
Date : 21st November 2022 (Monday)
Time : 9.00 am to 11.00 am
Venue : Online Platform (Google Meet)
Fee : FREE
The talk will be conducted in English Language
This online event is limited 100 registered on a first-come, first served basis. Registration link: https://forms.gle/mX2yjGowbUCe9nJ2A
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE GIVEN E-CERTIFICATES
SYNOPSIS
Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCM) is a revolutionary new class of construction materials for various civil engineering applications. ASTM D8058 – (Terminology 3.2.7) defines GCCM as “a factory-assembled geosynthetic composite consisting of a cementitious layer contained within a layer or layers of geosynthetic materials that becomes hardened when hydrated. Essentially, GCCM is concrete on a roll and it allows concrete construction without the need for plant or mixing equipment. Just add water!
This talk will cover typical properties of GCCM as well as its advantages and limitations in slope/wall reinforcement function. The applications of GCCM are many but the cores are channel lining, bund lining, slope protection, concrete remediation and weed suppression. GCCM installation method will be highlighted in this talk according to ASTM D8173-18 in which various aspects of site preparation, deployment, types of jointing, material selection and hydration will be explained. Lastly, GCCM testing in accordance to latest ASTM test standards as well as interpretation of test results will be highlighted in this talk.
SPEAKERS:
Michael Chong is currently working in Concrete Canvas Ltd, UK as business development manager for Far East Asia. He graduated from University Science of Malaysia (USM) with Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. He has more than 20 years of working experience in geosynthetics industry with 13 years in TenCate Geosynthetic Asia and 2 years in Saint Gobain – Adfors Malaysia.
In his working career, Michael often give technical talks to various organizations, professional institutes and public work departments both in Malaysia and oversea to promote use of geosynthetics to solve common civil engineering problems. Michael is a certified professional in erosion and sediment control of CPESC, Inc USA and graduate member of Institute of engineers Malaysia (IEM).
