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Research \u00b7 Innovation \u00b7 Engineering Impact <\/span> <\/p>\n

Research Projects & Grants <\/h1>\n

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Rock Engineering \u00b7 Tunnelling \u00b7 Slope Stability \u00b7 Digital Geotechnics <\/h2>\n

Research spanning fundamental rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering and industry-oriented innovation, with emphasis on tunnelling, slope stability, numerical modelling, advanced monitoring and digital engineering technologies. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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Research Portfolio <\/h2>\n

The research portfolio integrates fundamental engineering investigation with applied and industrial research. Projects have been supported through international, national and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia research funding, with collaborations involving academia, government agencies and industry. <\/pee> Updated: September 2026 <\/span> <\/section>\n

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Research at a Glance <\/h2>\n

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33 <\/div>\n

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Research Grants & Projects <\/div>\n

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15 <\/div>\n

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Principal Investigator Projects <\/div>\n

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18 <\/div>\n

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Research Member Projects <\/div>\n

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RM2.27M <\/div>\n

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Total Research Grant Portfolio <\/div>\n

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Principal Investigator Funding <\/h2>\n

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International Grants <\/h3>\n

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RM85,000 <\/div>\n

2 research projects <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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National Grants <\/h3>\n

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RM740,375 <\/div>\n

4 research projects <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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UTM Grants <\/h3>\n

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RM399,062.60 <\/div>\n

9 research projects <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Research Themes <\/h2>\n

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Rock Mechanics <\/span> Tunnel Engineering <\/span> Tunnel Lining Inspection <\/span> Slope Stability <\/span> Rock Mass Characterisation <\/span> Numerical Modelling <\/span> Rock Blasting <\/span> Structural Health Monitoring <\/span> Non-Destructive Testing <\/span> Terrestrial Laser Scanning <\/span> UAV Photogrammetry <\/span> Engineering Geophysics <\/span> Ground Settlement <\/span> Digital Geotechnics <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Flagship Research Projects <\/h2>\n

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Principal Investigator <\/span> <\/p>\n

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

Development of an integrated intelligent system to advance tunnel lining inspection and digital infrastructure asset management. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

National Industrial Grant <\/span> RM499,275 <\/span> 2023\u20132025 <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Principal Investigator <\/span> <\/p>\n

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

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

National Contract Grant <\/span> RM142,800 <\/span> 2023\u20132025 <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Principal Investigator <\/span> <\/p>\n

Preferential Flow Characteristics on Slope Runoff and Seepage Couple Effect Based on Finite Element Method <\/h3>\n

Investigation of coupled runoff and seepage behaviour influencing slope performance using numerical modelling. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

UTM Fundamental Research <\/span> RM59,983 <\/span> 2023\u20132025 <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Principal Investigator <\/span> <\/p>\n

Estimation of Blast-Induced Vibrations Using a Hybrid Methodology <\/h3>\n

Research on prediction and assessment of blast-induced vibration through hybrid analytical and computational approaches. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

PDRU <\/span> RM126,079.60 <\/span> 2024\u20132025 <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Principal Investigator Projects <\/h2>\n

15 Projects \u00b7 RM1.22 Million <\/span> <\/p>\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

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National Industrial Grant \u00b7 RM499,275 <\/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

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National Contract Grant \u00b7 RM142,800 <\/div>\n

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2024\u20132025 <\/div>\n

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Estimation of Blast-Induced Vibrations Using a Hybrid Methodology <\/h3>\n

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UTM PDRU \u00b7 RM126,079.60 <\/div>\n

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2023\u20132025 <\/div>\n

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Preferential Flow Characteristics on Slope Runoff and Seepage Couple Effect Based on Finite Element Method <\/h3>\n

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UTM Fundamental Research \u00b7 RM59,983 <\/div>\n

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2023\u20132025 <\/div>\n

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Numerical Modelling on Crack Density: Effect of Overburden <\/h3>\n

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UTM Matching Grant \u00b7 RM38,000 <\/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

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International Grant \u00b7 RM65,000 <\/div>\n

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2020\u2013 <\/div>\n

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

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National FRGS \u00b7 RM78,300 <\/div>\n

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2019\u20132022 <\/div>\n

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

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National Research Grant \u00b7 RM20,000 <\/div>\n

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2021\u20132022 <\/div>\n

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Relationship Between Professional Engineer Recognition Requirements and Effective Teaching and Learning Among UTM Engineering Lecturers <\/h3>\n

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UTM DPP \u00b7 RM15,000 <\/div>\n

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2018\u20132020 <\/div>\n

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Quarry Blast Model for Rock Fragmentation <\/h3>\n

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UTM Fundamental Research \u00b7 RM40,000 <\/div>\n

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2016\u20132017 <\/div>\n

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Development of Forepoling Design for Tunnel Construction <\/h3>\n

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UTM Research Grant \u00b7 RM40,000 <\/div>\n

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2015\u20132016 <\/div>\n

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Reliability of Tensile Strength Obtained from Diametrical Compression Test on Rock <\/h3>\n

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International Networking Grant \u00b7 RM20,000 <\/div>\n

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2015\u20132016 <\/div>\n

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Reliability of Tensile Strength from Diametrical Compression Test <\/h3>\n

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UTM Tier 1 \u00b7 RM20,000 <\/div>\n

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2015\u20132016 <\/div>\n

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Axially Loaded Bored Piles in Problematic Karstic Limestone Areas <\/h3>\n

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UTM Tier 1 \u00b7 RM40,000 <\/div>\n

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2013\u20132014 <\/div>\n

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Development of Stability Chart for Rock Slope Assessment <\/h3>\n

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UTM PAS Grant \u00b7 RM20,000 <\/div>\n

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Collaborative Research Projects <\/h2>\n

18 Research Member Projects \u00b7 RM1.05 Million <\/span> <\/p>\n

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2019\u20132020 <\/div>\n

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Rock Slope Monitoring and Surveillance Using Terrestrial Laser Scanning and GPS <\/h3>\n

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National Contract Research Grant \u00b7 RM176,841.25 <\/div>\n

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2019\u20132021 <\/div>\n

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Crack Detection on Retaining Wall Using Thermal Camera and Image Processing Technique <\/h3>\n

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National Industrial Incentive Grant \u00b7 RM20,000 <\/div>\n

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2019\u20132022 <\/div>\n

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Real-Time Tunnel Lining Structural Health Monitoring System <\/h3>\n

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National Collaborative Research Grant \u00b7 RM100,000 <\/div>\n

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2019\u20132022 <\/div>\n

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Defects and Damages Identification of Tunnel Lining by Visual Inspection and Non-Destructive Evaluation <\/h3>\n

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National Collaborative Research Grant \u00b7 RM20,000 <\/div>\n

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2019\u20132022 <\/div>\n

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Structural Health Monitoring System in Tunnel Lining <\/h3>\n

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National Collaborative Research Grant \u00b7 RM20,000 <\/div>\n

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2015\u20132018 <\/div>\n

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Dynamic Behaviour of Retrofitted Column with Reinforced Concrete Jacketing Using Inoxydable Steel <\/h3>\n

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National FRGS \u00b7 RM106,000 <\/div>\n

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2012\u20132014 <\/div>\n

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Development of a Preliminary Design Chart for Practical Use for the Deep Mixing Method <\/h3>\n

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National Science Fund \u00b7 RM146,000 <\/div>\n

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2017 <\/div>\n

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Menaiktaraf Fasiliti Asas bagi Meningkatkan Kehidupan dan Ekonomi Asnaf <\/h3>\n

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National Networking Grant \u00b7 RM11,986 <\/div>\n

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2019\u20132021 <\/div>\n

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Correlation Between Radon\/Thoron Concentrations with Commercially Available Used Building Materials <\/h3>\n

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UTM Grant \u00b7 RM160,000 <\/div>\n

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2019\u20132021 <\/div>\n

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Predicting Terrestrial Gamma Dose Rate Based on Geological and Soil Information <\/h3>\n

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UTM Grant \u00b7 RM40,000 <\/div>\n

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2019\u20132022 <\/div>\n

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Prediction of RQD Using Fuzzy Logic Algorithm with Rock Geophysics <\/h3>\n

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UTM GUP Tier 2 \u00b7 RM20,000 <\/div>\n

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2019\u20132022 <\/div>\n

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Jack Forces Mechanisms in Soft Ground Tunnel Lining <\/h3>\n

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UTM GUP Tier 1 \u00b7 RM30,000 <\/div>\n

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2017\u20132018 <\/div>\n

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

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UTM GUP Tier 2 \u00b7 RM20,000 <\/div>\n

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2017\u20132019 <\/div>\n

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Accident Predictive Model for Malaysia Rural Road <\/h3>\n

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UTM GUP Tier 1 \u00b7 RM40,000 <\/div>\n

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2016\u20132018 <\/div>\n

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Assessment of Soil Fabric and Partial Saturation Effect on Compressibility Behaviour of Compacted Tropical Residual Soil <\/h3>\n

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UTM GUP Tier 1 \u00b7 RM40,000 <\/div>\n

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2017\u20132019 <\/div>\n

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New Link-Element Design for Increased Ductility of Battened-Up Columns for Earthquake-Resistant Structures <\/h3>\n

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UTM GUP Tier 1 \u00b7 RM40,000 <\/div>\n

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2018\u20132019 <\/div>\n

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Shear Wave Velocity Investigation for Geotechnical Engineering Applications Using Seismic Refraction and Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves <\/h3>\n

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UTM GUP Tier 2 \u00b7 RM20,000 <\/div>\n

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2018\u20132021 <\/div>\n

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Performance of Lime-Treated Compacted Tropical Residual Soil Under Wetting-Drying Cycles on Hydro-Compressibility Behaviour <\/h3>\n

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UTM Tier 1 \u00b7 RM50,000 <\/div>\n

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Research Collaboration <\/h2>\n

Research activities extend across tunnelling, rock engineering, slope stability, engineering geophysics, structural health monitoring, numerical modelling and geotechnical materials, with projects undertaken through international, national, university and industry-linked research programmes. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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Research Collaboration & Enquiries <\/h2>\n

For research collaboration, grant development, postgraduate research or related enquiries, please contact: <\/pee> asnida@utm.my <\/span> <\/section>\n

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No.<\/span><\/th>\nDate<\/span><\/th>\nResearch Title<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/span><\/td>\n2018 - 2019<\/span><\/td>\nQuarry blast model for rock fragmentation. GUP Tier 1 (RM40,000.00)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/span><\/td>\n2016 - 2017<\/span><\/td>\nEvaluation of forepoling behavior in underground construction. GUP Tier 1. (RM40,000.00)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/span><\/td>\n2015 - 2016<\/span><\/td>\nReliability of tensile strength from diametrical compression test. GUP Tier 2. Q.J130000.2622.11J06 (RM20,000.00)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/span><\/td>\n2015 - 2016<\/span><\/td>\nAxially loaded bored piles in problematic karstic limestones areas. GUP Tier 1. Q.J130000.2522.10H03 (RM40,000.00)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a05.<\/span><\/td>\n2013 - 2014<\/span><\/td>\nDevelopment of stability chart for rock slope assessment. PAS Grant. Q.J130000.2722.00K37 (RM20,000.00)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nNetworking Grant<\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n
No.<\/span><\/th>\nDate<\/span><\/th>\nResearch Title<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/span><\/td>\n2015 - 2016<\/span><\/td>\nEliability of tensile strength obtained from diametrical compression test on rock. S.J130000.7622.4X126 (RM20,00.00)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\nResearch Member<\/span><\/strong>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1.<\/span><\/td>\n2019<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Rock slope monitoring and surveillance using terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and global positioning systems (GPS). CR DTD Grant (RM176,841.25)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • SGSHINE 3:Correlation between radon\/thoron concentrations with commercially available used building materials. Signature Grant (Q.J130000.2417.07G82)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Prediction of RQD using fuzzy logic algorithm with rock geophysics. GUP Tier 2 (RM20,000.00)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/span><\/td>\n2017 - 2018<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Assessment on reduced thickness of tunnel lining to ensure tunnel stability in soft ground. GUP Tier2 (RM20,000.00)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Dynamic behavior of retrofitted column with reinforced concrete jacketing using inoxydable steel. FRGS (RM106,000.00)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Accident predictive model for Malaysia rural road. GUP Tier 1 (RM40,000.00)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Assessment of soil fabric and partial saturation effect on compressibility behaviour of compacted tropical residual soil. GUP Tier 1 (RM 40,000.00)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • New link-element design for increase in ductility of battened-up columns for earthquake resistant structures. GUP Tier 1. (RN 40,000.00)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Shear wave velocity investigation for geotechnical engineering applications using seismic refraction and multi-channel analysis of surface waves. GUP Tier 2 (RM20,000.00)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Performance Of Lime-Treated Compacted Tropical Residul Soil Under Wetting-Drying Cycles On Hydro-Compressibility Behaviour (RM50,000.00)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span>.<\/span><\/td>\n2014 - 2015<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Application of polythiophene nanocomposite coated sand for removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II) contaminated water. Q.J130000.2522.08H06<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/span><\/td>\n2012 - 2014<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Development of a preliminary design chart for practical use for the deep mixing method. ScienceFund. 06-01-06-SF1065 (RM146,000.00)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>","_et_gb_content_width":"1080","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-267","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/rasnida\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/rasnida\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/rasnida\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/rasnida\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/rasnida\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=267"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/rasnida\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11361,"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/rasnida\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/267\/revisions\/11361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/rasnida\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}