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Inspection \u00b7 Assessment \u00b7 Analysis <\/span> <\/p>\n

Tunnelling & Underground Engineering <\/h1>\n

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Tunnel Inspection \u00b7 Structural Assessment \u00b7 Engineering Analysis <\/h2>\n

Integrated technical services and research expertise covering tunnel lining assessment, structural health evaluation, tunnelling-induced ground response, support performance, tunnel stability and underground infrastructure. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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Tunnel Engineering Services <\/h2>\n

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. <\/pee> Updated: September 2026 <\/span> <\/section>\n

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Flagship Innovation <\/h2>\n

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National Industrial Research <\/span> <\/p>\n

Tunnel Lining Inspection System (TuLIS) <\/h2>\n

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Integrated Intelligent Tunnel Lining Inspection System Based on Imageries and IoT <\/h3>\n

Development of an integrated intelligent system for tunnel lining inspection, supporting the advancement of digital tunnel condition assessment and infrastructure asset management. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

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Project Value <\/div>\n

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RM499,275 <\/div>\n

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Project Period <\/div>\n

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2023 \u2013 2025 <\/div>\n

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Intellectual Property <\/div>\n

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Patent Filing <\/div>\n

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Areas of Technical Service <\/h2>\n

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01 <\/div>\n

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Tunnel Integrity Inspection <\/h3>\n

Engineering inspection and assessment of existing tunnel infrastructure to evaluate tunnel condition, lining integrity and areas requiring further investigation. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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02 <\/div>\n

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Tunnel Lining Assessment <\/h3>\n

Structural-health and engineering assessment of tunnel linings, including evaluation of tunnel lining behaviour, impairment and stability. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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03 <\/div>\n

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Non-Destructive Testing <\/h3>\n

Application and evaluation of non-destructive testing approaches for detecting structural impairment in tunnel lining systems. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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04 <\/div>\n

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Digital Tunnel Inspection <\/h3>\n

Development and application of imagery, IoT and digital approaches for tunnel inspection, condition documentation and engineering assessment. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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05 <\/div>\n

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Tunnel Support & Stability <\/h3>\n

Assessment of tunnel support performance and tunnel stability using empirical, analytical and numerical approaches for rock and ground conditions. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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06 <\/div>\n

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Ground Settlement Assessment <\/h3>\n

Analysis of ground settlement induced by tunnelling, including tunnelling under non-greenfield conditions and interaction with surrounding infrastructure. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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07 <\/div>\n

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Tunnel Lining & Soil Interaction <\/h3>\n

Evaluation of segmental tunnel lining, joint parameters, jacking forces and soil-tunnel interaction affecting deformation and ground response. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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08 <\/div>\n

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Excavation & Pre-Support Assessment <\/h3>\n

Engineering assessment of shallow tunnelling, excavation sequence, forepoling pre-support and support requirements in challenging ground conditions. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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09 <\/div>\n

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TBM & Ground Condition Assessment <\/h3>\n

Assessment of tunnel boring machine performance in relation to subsurface and geological ground conditions. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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10 <\/div>\n

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Tunnel Risk Assessment <\/h3>\n

Technical assessment supporting the identification, interpretation and evaluation of engineering risks associated with existing tunnel infrastructure. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Methods & Technical Approaches <\/h2>\n

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Tunnel Lining Inspection <\/span> Structural Health Assessment <\/span> Non-Destructive Testing <\/span> Imagery-Based Assessment <\/span> Internet of Things (IoT) <\/span> Numerical Modelling <\/span> Ground Settlement Analysis <\/span> Soil\u2013Tunnel Interaction <\/span> Segmental Tunnel Lining <\/span> Rock Mass Classification <\/span> RMR <\/span> Q-System <\/span> Forepoling Pre-Support <\/span> Tunnel Support Assessment <\/span> TBM Performance <\/span> Risk Assessment <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Assessment Approach <\/h2>\n

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STEP 01 <\/div>\n

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Records & Condition Review <\/h3>\n

Review available tunnel information, geometry, history and engineering records. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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STEP 02 <\/div>\n

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Inspection & Investigation <\/h3>\n

Tunnel condition inspection and targeted technical investigation. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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STEP 03 <\/div>\n

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Engineering Assessment <\/h3>\n

Structural, geotechnical and numerical interpretation where appropriate. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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STEP 04 <\/div>\n

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Risk & Technical Reporting <\/h3>\n

Engineering interpretation, condition evaluation and technical recommendations. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Selected Engineering & Research Experience <\/h2>\n

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2026 <\/div>\n

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Tunnel Integrity Inspection and Risk Assessment for Telom & Lemoi Diversion Tunnel, Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Scheme <\/h3>\n

Tunnel Integrity <\/span> Risk Assessment <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2023\u20132025 <\/div>\n

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Integrated Intelligent Tunnel Lining Inspection System (TuLIS) Based on Imageries and IoT <\/h3>\n

Digital Inspection <\/span> RM499,275 <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2023\u20132025 <\/div>\n

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Use of NDTs to Detect Structural Impairment in Tunnel Lining <\/h3>\n

Non-Destructive Testing <\/span> RM142,800 <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2021 <\/div>\n

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North-South Expressway \u2013 Structural Assessment for Meru & Menora Tunnels <\/h3>\n

Part of a professional structural assessment programme covering tunnels and selected bridge infrastructure along the PLUS highway network. <\/pee> Structural Assessment <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2021\u20132024 <\/div>\n

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Behaviour of Surface Settlement Induced by Tunnelling Under Non-Greenfield Conditions <\/h3>\n

Ground Settlement <\/span> RM65,000 <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2019\u20132022 <\/div>\n

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Video-Based Image Risk Analysis for Tunnel Lining and Tunnel <\/h3>\n

Image Analysis <\/span> RM20,000 <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Selected Research Supporting the Service <\/h2>\n

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2022 <\/div>\n

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A Preliminary Study: Influence of Sub-Surface Ground Condition on Tunnel Boring Machine Performance <\/h3>\n

Tunnel boring machine performance and ground-condition assessment. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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2021 <\/div>\n

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Assessment of Tunnel Construction Approach: Effects on the Ground Condition <\/h3>\n

Assessment of tunnelling approach and surrounding ground response. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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2019 <\/div>\n

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Evaluation of Structural Health Assessment of Existing Multiarch Tunnel Lining <\/h3>\n

Structural-health assessment of existing tunnel lining. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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2019 <\/div>\n

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Assessment on Tunnel Lining to Ensure Stability in Soft Ground <\/h3>\n

Tunnel lining and stability assessment under soft-ground conditions. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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2018 <\/div>\n

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3D Numerical Model of Soil\u2013Tunnel Interaction Induced by Segment Joint Parameter <\/h3>\n

Numerical modelling of segmental lining and soil\u2013tunnel interaction. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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2016 <\/div>\n

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3D Numerical Modelling of Shallow Tunnel in Weathered Granite Incorporating Multi-Stage Excavation and Pre-Support <\/h3>\n

Numerical investigation of shallow tunnel excavation and pre-support in weathered granite. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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2016 <\/div>\n

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Review of Rock-Mass Rating and Tunneling Quality Index Systems for Tunnel Design <\/h3>\n

Review of RMR and Q-system development, application and limitations in tunnel design. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Academic & Professional Leadership <\/h2>\n

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Professional Leadership <\/div>\n

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Chairman, TUSTD <\/h3>\n

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technical Division, Institution of Engineers Malaysia \u00b7 2026 <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Postgraduate Teaching <\/div>\n

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MEAJ1113 Tunnel Engineering <\/h3>\n

Postgraduate Tunnel Engineering course, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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International Education <\/div>\n

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Micro-Credential: Tunnel Engineering <\/h3>\n

International collaboration with Graz University of Technology. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Discuss a Tunnel Engineering Assessment <\/h2>\n

For enquiries related to tunnel inspection, tunnel lining assessment, structural health evaluation, tunnelling research, consultancy or professional collaboration, please contact: <\/pee> asnida@utm.my <\/span> <\/section>\n

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