Tunnelling & Underground Engineering
Tunnel Inspection · Structural Assessment · Engineering Analysis
Integrated technical services and research expertise covering tunnel lining assessment, structural health evaluation, tunnelling-induced ground response, support performance, tunnel stability and underground infrastructure.
Tunnel Engineering Services
Tunnelling services integrate geotechnical and rock engineering assessment with tunnel inspection, structural evaluation, non-destructive testing, numerical analysis and digital technologies to support existing and proposed underground infrastructure.
Updated: September 2026Flagship Innovation
Tunnel Lining Inspection System (TuLIS)
Integrated Intelligent Tunnel Lining Inspection System Based on Imageries and IoT
Development of an integrated intelligent system for tunnel lining inspection, supporting the advancement of digital tunnel condition assessment and infrastructure asset management.
Areas of Technical Service
Tunnel Integrity Inspection
Engineering inspection and assessment of existing tunnel infrastructure to evaluate tunnel condition, lining integrity and areas requiring further investigation.
Tunnel Lining Assessment
Structural-health and engineering assessment of tunnel linings, including evaluation of tunnel lining behaviour, impairment and stability.
Non-Destructive Testing
Application and evaluation of non-destructive testing approaches for detecting structural impairment in tunnel lining systems.
Digital Tunnel Inspection
Development and application of imagery, IoT and digital approaches for tunnel inspection, condition documentation and engineering assessment.
Tunnel Support & Stability
Assessment of tunnel support performance and tunnel stability using empirical, analytical and numerical approaches for rock and ground conditions.
Ground Settlement Assessment
Analysis of ground settlement induced by tunnelling, including tunnelling under non-greenfield conditions and interaction with surrounding infrastructure.
Tunnel Lining & Soil Interaction
Evaluation of segmental tunnel lining, joint parameters, jacking forces and soil-tunnel interaction affecting deformation and ground response.
Excavation & Pre-Support Assessment
Engineering assessment of shallow tunnelling, excavation sequence, forepoling pre-support and support requirements in challenging ground conditions.
TBM & Ground Condition Assessment
Assessment of tunnel boring machine performance in relation to subsurface and geological ground conditions.
Tunnel Risk Assessment
Technical assessment supporting the identification, interpretation and evaluation of engineering risks associated with existing tunnel infrastructure.
Methods & Technical Approaches
Assessment Approach
Records & Condition Review
Review available tunnel information, geometry, history and engineering records.
Inspection & Investigation
Tunnel condition inspection and targeted technical investigation.
Engineering Assessment
Structural, geotechnical and numerical interpretation where appropriate.
Risk & Technical Reporting
Engineering interpretation, condition evaluation and technical recommendations.
Selected Engineering & Research Experience
Tunnel Integrity Inspection and Risk Assessment for Telom & Lemoi Diversion Tunnel, Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Scheme
Tunnel Integrity Risk AssessmentIntegrated Intelligent Tunnel Lining Inspection System (TuLIS) Based on Imageries and IoT
Digital Inspection RM499,275Use of NDTs to Detect Structural Impairment in Tunnel Lining
Non-Destructive Testing RM142,800North-South Expressway – Structural Assessment for Meru & Menora Tunnels
Part of a professional structural assessment programme covering tunnels and selected bridge infrastructure along the PLUS highway network.
Structural AssessmentBehaviour of Surface Settlement Induced by Tunnelling Under Non-Greenfield Conditions
Ground Settlement RM65,000Video-Based Image Risk Analysis for Tunnel Lining and Tunnel
Image Analysis RM20,000Selected Research Supporting the Service
A Preliminary Study: Influence of Sub-Surface Ground Condition on Tunnel Boring Machine Performance
Tunnel boring machine performance and ground-condition assessment.
Assessment of Tunnel Construction Approach: Effects on the Ground Condition
Assessment of tunnelling approach and surrounding ground response.
Evaluation of Structural Health Assessment of Existing Multiarch Tunnel Lining
Structural-health assessment of existing tunnel lining.
Assessment on Tunnel Lining to Ensure Stability in Soft Ground
Tunnel lining and stability assessment under soft-ground conditions.
3D Numerical Model of Soil–Tunnel Interaction Induced by Segment Joint Parameter
Numerical modelling of segmental lining and soil–tunnel interaction.
3D Numerical Modelling of Shallow Tunnel in Weathered Granite Incorporating Multi-Stage Excavation and Pre-Support
Numerical investigation of shallow tunnel excavation and pre-support in weathered granite.
Review of Rock-Mass Rating and Tunneling Quality Index Systems for Tunnel Design
Review of RMR and Q-system development, application and limitations in tunnel design.
Academic & Professional Leadership
Chairman, TUSTD
Tunnelling and Underground Space Technical Division, Institution of Engineers Malaysia · 2026
MEAJ1113 Tunnel Engineering
Postgraduate Tunnel Engineering course, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Micro-Credential: Tunnel Engineering
International collaboration with Graz University of Technology.
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