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ANNUAL REPORT2012-2013

THE HONG KONGINSTITUTION OF ENGINEERSJOINT STRUCTURAL DIVISION

THE HONK KONGINSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS香港工程師學會

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TABLE OF CONTENTSHKIE Structural Division

Ir Gabriel YU Lin-keung Ir Prof Paul PANG Tat-choiChairman Chairman of IStructE sub-committee (Hong Kong Division)T.K. Tsui – Gabriel Yu Limited Buildings Department

Ir Dr Eddie LAM Ir CHAN Siu-tackImmediate Past Chairman HKIE Council MemberThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University Housing Department

Ir Prof CHAN Siu-lai Ir Prof Andrew LEUNGDeputy Chairman HKIE Journal ReviewerThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University City University of Hong Kong

Ir Ben TSE Wai-keung Ir Aldows TANG Hung-chunHon Secretary Committee MemberC M Wong & Associates Limited Meinhardt (C&S) Limited

Ir LAM King-kong Ir Aldows TANG Hung-chunHon Treasurer Committee MemberHousing Department Meinhardt (C&S) Limited

Ir Dr Ray SU Kai-leung Ir Benny LAI Siu-lunDeputy Hon Treasurer Committee MemberThe University of Hong Kong Siu Yin Wai & Associates Limited

Ir Edward CHAN Sai-cheong Ir Thomas WONGProgramme Organizer Committee MemberAECOM YSK2 Engineering Company Limited

Ir Prof KUANG Jun-shang Ir TSE Kam-leungProgramme Organizer Committee MemberHong Kong University of Science and Technology Architectural Services Department

Ir LAU Chi-kin Ir CHAN Chi-kongDiscipline Chairman Committee MemberSun Hung Kai Properties Limited Atkins China Limited

Ir Martin TSOI Wai-tong Ir Albert Leung Wing-keungOC Chairman of Annual Dinner 2012 Co-opted MemberHousing Department Jacobs China Limited

Ir Ken NG Kin-shing Ir LEUNG Kwok-tungTraining Committee Representative Co-opted MemberBuildings Department Architectural Services Department

Ir Paul LEE Kai-hung Mr Simon PANG H LPublic Relations Committee Representative Ex-o�cio Member (AMC Representative)Hsin Chong Construction Company Limited AECOM Asia Company Limited

Ir Paul TSANG Sau-chung Mr Tang Whai-takCouncil Member (IStructE 2011-2012) Ex-o�cio Member (YMC Representative) Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

1 Committee Members2-3 Chairman’s Report4-5 Discipline Matters6-10 Event Highlights • Annual Seminar 2012 • Annual Dinner 2012 • Technical Meetings • Technical Visits

10 IStructE President Address 201211-18 Structural Excellence Award 201319 Awards20 IStructE Report21 List of JSD Chairmen

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT


It is my greatest honour to be the 34th Chairman of the Joint Structural Division (JSD) for Session 2012/2013. As said on my date of election at the last AGM, it is also my great privilege to be inherited with a good team of distinguished structural engineers as o�ce bearers, and committee members. With the wonderful ground work done by our JSD predecessors and earnest e�ort of our committee members, this year we have made progress at various frontiers.

MembershipDuring the year 2012 to 2013, we witness a rise in JSD membership of 3.33% to a total of 6,231, including 265 Fellows and 4,107 Members.

Committee Activities• The JSD has organized over 30 activities in the session including:• Technical meetings, seminars and site visits covering a range of topics• Annual Dinner• Structural Excellence Award• Annual General Meeting• Annual Seminar

Major EventsAnnual Dinner 2012 was successfully held on 25 October 2012 at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong, with a full attendance of more than 500 members and guests. Professor Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Transport and Housing was guest of Honour of the evening.

Structural Excellence Award 2013, with the aim to promote excellence in structural engineering and achievement by structural engineers, was conducted in April 2013. The Judging Panel assessed each project based on the project submissions, site visits and presentations by the �nalists on 20 April 2013. The award winners for each category will be announced by Chairman of the Judging Panel, Ir Prof Paul PANG Tat-choi at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 9 May 2013.

Annual Visit 2013 was postponed due to the spread of H7N9 in Mainland China. The Committee agreed to reschedule the annual visit to a later date when the situation has improved.

Annual Seminar 2013 will be held on 19 June 2013 with the theme “Contemporary Iconic Structures”. Ir S.S. Lee, GBS, JP, Chairman of Construction Industry Council will be the Guest of Honour. Distinguished overseas and local speakers ranging from academia to prominent professionals will share their innovative ideas and insightful experiences on structural engineering at this engineering platform.

Participation of JSD in Serving the CommunityThe JSD has active participation in serving the community. Members are nominated to various Government bodies with the aim to render our professional advice to the Government in di�erent aspects and various stages of policy formulation. JSD members also play an important role as experts in the accreditation of university programmes, training schemes, and the assessment of application for registration as Registered Professional Engineer under the Engineers Registration Board.

Professional Recognition and TrainingWritten examination of the HKIE Structural Examination was successfully held in November 2012. Professional interview was also held in June and July before admission to corporate membership under Structural Discipline of HKIE.

IStructE MattersThe Chartered Membership examination was held in Hong Kong in early April 2013 with more than 200 candidates attending the examination.

Mr. John Nolan, the President, and Mr Martin Powell, Chief Executive of the IStructE, came to Hong Kong in December 2012 for the Presidential Visit. The President also delivered his Presidential Address to a full house audience and followed by presentation of certi�cates to those newly elected Fellows and Members.

AppreciationAs said in my election at the last AGM, the success of the Joint Structural Division does not rely solely on the leadership of the chairman and the input of o�ce bearers and committee members, it depends very much on the active participation and support from all fellow structural engineers. Your support will make the JSD grow and �ourish and also give us impetus to scale new heights.

Ir Gabriel YuJSD Chairman

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DISCIPLINE MATTERS DISCIPLINE MATTERS


The HKIE Structural ExaminationThe HKIE Structural Examination consists of TWO parts: (a) written examination and (b) professional interview. Applicant passing both parts and meeting the experience requirements under the relevant routes to membership will be eligible to become Corporate Member of the HKIE in the Structural Discipline (subject to meeting other requirements in the HKIE Constitution). Passing the written examination is not a pre-requisite for taking the interview and vice versa.

The written examination of the HKIE Structural Examination (2012) was held on 16 November 2012 at the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre. It consisted two sections in the form of multiple choice questions (one hour) and design questions (six hours). 277 candidates attended the written examination and 71 passed with a passing rate at 25.6%. Examination results were announced in late March 2013 and the professional interview will be held in June/July 2013.

Chief Examiners of Design Questions:Ir LAI Siu Lun BennIr Dr LAU Chi Wang JamesIr Prof. LAU Ching KwongIr Prof. LAW Kwok SangIr TSANG Sau Chung PaulIr WONG Chi Ming

Chief Examiners of M.C. Questions:Ir Prof. AU Tat Kwong FrancisIr KWAN Kin KeiIr Dr LAM Siu Shu EddieIr NG Kin Shing

Lastly, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the Chief Examiners, Examination Markers and Interviewers and, in particular, the JSD Committee, for the dedicated e�orts throughout.

Ir Lau Chi-kinChairman of HKIE Structural Discipline

Dated 9 May 2013

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TECHNICAL MEETINGS, SEMINARS & VISITS 2012-2013 TECHNICAL MEETINGS, SEMINARS & VISITS 2012-2013

2 August 2012 Technical meeting on “Tin Shui Wai Public Library cum Indoor (Thursday) Recreation Centre” by C K Kan of Architectural Services Department24 August 2012 One day technical seminar on “Introduction of Eurocode 3 on(Monday) Design of Steel Structures” by Prof Dennis Lam of University of Bradford UK and Ir Prof S L Chan of Hong Kong Polytechnic University Venue : Hong Kong Polytechnic University Jointly organized The Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction The Hong Kong Polytechnic University10 September 2012 Technical meeting on “Al Shaqab Equestrian Performance Arena (Friday) for Qatar Foundation, Qatar, Doha” by Henry Wong of WSP Group21 September 2012 Technical meeting on “Structural Excellence of Re-provisioning of Kennedy (Friday) Town Swimming Pool (West Island Line)” by Alfred Cheng of AECOM and Alan Kwan of Paul Y Engineering25 September 2012 Technical Meeting on “Introduction of Mandatory Building (Tuesday) Inspection Scheme (MBIS) / Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme (MWIS) and the role and responsibility of the registered inspector (RI)” by Humphrey Hon-kit Ho and Frankie K F Chau of Buildings Department Venue : Hong Kong Polytechnic University9 October 2012 Technical meeting on “China World Tower, Beijing“ by Goman Ho,(Tuesday) Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited 25 October 2012 Annual Dinner (Thursday)26 October 2012 Half day technical seminar on “Use of Steel in Private Development Link Bridge” by Dan Choy, Liu Yuk Shing and George Chung Venue : Hong Kong Polytechnic University Jointly organized The Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction The Hong Kong Polytechnic University9 November 2012 Half day technical seminar on “Dos and Don’ts on Building Control of (Friday) Tempered Glass” by Dr Dominic Yu of Alpha Consulting Limited Venue : Hong Kong Polytechnic University Jointly organized The Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction The Hong Kong Polytechnic University17 November 2012 Technical Site Visit “Lee Tung Street Project” by Ben Tse of C M Wong & (Saturday) Associates Limited 19 November 2012 Technical meeting on “Arup x WZQ Bridge” by Freda Chu of Ove Arup (Monday) & Partners Hong Kong Limited 27 November 2012 Technical meeting on “Concrete Filled Tube “ by Dr Johnny Ho of (Tuesday) The University of Hong Kong3 December 2012 IStructE Presidential Address and Presentation Ceremony (Monday) 14 December 2012 Technical meeting on “Seismic Performance and Design (Friday) Considerations of In�lled RC Frames” by Ir Prof J S Kuang and Dr Terry Y P Yuen of The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

17 December 2012 Technical Meeting on “Construction Standard 2 – 2013 Steel (Monday) reinforcement test standard” by C K Cheung of Hong Kong Concrete Institute Jointly organized Building Division, Civil Division , Geotechnical Division, Structural Division, AMC, IMMM and City University of Hong Kong12 January 2013 Site visit to Community Liaison Centre of Central-Wan Chai (Saturday) Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (CWB)17 January 2013 Technical Meeting on “Seismic Risk in Hong Kong and Capacity (Thursday) Design of Seismic Resistant Structures by Ir Prof J S Kuang and Dr Gigi P C Suen of The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Venue : Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2 February 2012 Site visit to Community Liaison Centre of Central-Wan Chai (Saturday) Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (CWB)22 February 2013 One day Symposium on “Trend and Development in Structural (Friday) Use of Steel and Metals” Venue : Hong Kong Polytechnic University Jointly organized Canadian Society of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Branch The Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction9 March 2013 Half-day Technical Seminar on “Examination Techniques for the IStructE (Saturday) Chartered Membership Examination” by Ir Prof Paul Pang, Ir Prof James Lau and Mr. Edwin Chan Chi-wing Venue : Hong Kong Polytechnic University Jointly organized Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University 9 May 2013 Annual General Meeting (AGM)(Thursday)19 June 2013 Annual Seminar “Contemporary Iconic Structures”(Wednesday)

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ANNUAL SEMINAR 2012

The Annual Seminar 2012 was successfully held on 12 June 2012 at the Jockey Club Auditorium of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. With the theme on “Contemporary Design Approaches and New Technologies in Structural Engineering”, the Annual Seminar was overwhelmingly received with over 400 participants.

Ir Dr Eddie S S Lam, Chairman of the Structural Division (2011-2012), started the Annual Seminar with the Welcome Speech. Professor Timothy W Tong, President of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University gave opening address to the seminar. Distinguished speakers of the Annual Seminar included both local and overseas professionals and academia (in order of presentation): Professor Richard LIEW of National University of Singapore, Ir Derek K L SO, Ir Dr Victor K S LI, Professor John Wilson of Swinburne University of Technology Australia, Ir Dr Goman W M HO, Mr Andrew ALLSOP and Ir Dr W T CHAN. Finally, Ir Dr C M KOON concluded the Annual Seminar with the Closing Remarks.

Organizing Committee of Annual SeminarChairmanIr Gabriel L K YU

MembersIr Dr Eddie S S LAM (JSD Chairman 2011-2012)Ir Dr C M KOONIr Ben W K TSEIr Ray K L SUIr Prof S L CHANIr Ken K S NG

ANNUAL DINNER 2012

The Annual Dinner 2012 was successfully held on 25 October 2012 at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong, drawing a record-breaking attendance of over 500 members and guests. JSD is privileged to have Prof Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, GBS, JP Secretary for Transport and Housing attended as the Guest of Honour. Other distinguished guests included Mr AU Choi-kai, JP, Director of Buildings Department; Ms Ada FUNG, Deputy Director of Housing Department (Development & Construction); Ir Dr The Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai, SBS S.B.St.J. JP ; Ir Prof CHOY Kin-kuen, President of the HKIE.

Organizing Committee of Annual SeminarChairmanIr Martin W T TSOI

MembersIr Gabriel L K YU (JSD Chairman)Ir Dr Eddie S S LAMIr Ken K S NGIr C K LAUIr Ben W K TSEIr K K LAMIr Benny LAI

Division ChairmanIr Gabriel YU Lin-Keung

Guest of HonourProf Anthony CHEUNG Bing-Leung, GBS, JP

Organizing Committee ChairmanIr Martin TSOI Wai-tong

Division Chairman and OC Chairman with Guest of Honour

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STRUCTURAL EXCELLENCE AWARD 2013The Structural Excellence Award (formerly Structural Awards) aims to promote excellence in structural engineering demonstrated through the design and construction of buildings and structures completed in the last two years. The �rst award was held in 1998/1999 and this year is the 15th event. On 9 April 2013, the Judging Panel short-listed 8 �nalists. Following site visits and project presentations on 20 April 2013, awards were decided with emphasis on engineering approach, integration, innovation/unusual features, buildability, energy e�ciency/environmental consideration/sustainability and aesthetics.

There are two categories of entries, namely Hong Kong Projects and Mainland/Overseas Projects. Grand Award of Hong Kong Project goes to Imperial Cullinan Hoi Fai Road (under the Residential Category, and Grand Award of Mainland/Overseas Project goes to Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Conservatories @ Gardens by the Bay.

Hong Kong Projects

Grand Award – Residential CategoryImperial Cullinan, Hoi Fai Road

Mainland / Overseas Projects

Grand AwardFlower Dome and Cloud Forest Conservatories @ Gardens by the Bay

Members of the Judging Panel

ChairmanIr Prof Paul Pang Tat-choi

MembersIr Prof Joseph LEE-Hun weiIr WONG Chi-mingIr LAU Ching-kwongIr Gabriel YU Lin-keungIr S T CHANIr Prof William LAMIr Prof Peter K K LEEProf Richard LIEW

Organizing Committee

ChairmanIr Prof S L CHAN

MembersIr Gabriel YU Lin-keungIr Dr Ray SU Kai-leungIr Ben TSE Wai-keungIr LEUNG Kwok-tungIr Martin TSOI Wai-tongIr LAU Chi-kinIr LAM King-kong

ISTRUCTE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 2012The IStructE Presidential Visit 2012 was a lifting event of the Joint Structural Division (JSD). From 1st to 4th December 2012, Mr John Nolan, the 92nd President, and Mr Martin Powell, the Chief Executive provided us a forum for local members to meet the President in person, to learn the latest development of the IStructE from the Chief Executive and to exchange views for the President to better understand the matters in Hong Kong.

The Presidential Visit began by visiting the Permanent Secretary and Senior Directorates of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and senior members of the HKIE. In the evening of 3rd December 2012, the President delivered his Presidential Address and presented certi�cates to one new fellow and over �fty new members. The event was shared with pride and happiness by new fellow and members together with their families and senior members of the IStructE. The Presidential Visit was concluded with the President and the Chief Executive meeting students and academics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

The President

The President and Chief Executive with committee, new fellow and new members

The Chief Executive

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STRUCTURAL EXCELLENCE AWARD 2012 HONG KONG PROJECTS

Innovation and CreativityConventional fast track, top down basement construction method would make use of a diaphragm wall, which is an expensive and time-consuming method to provide a lateral supporting wall and temporary/permanent water cut o�.

In this project, the following innovative structure designs are implemented:• Makes use of sheet pile walls with toe grouting and preloading struts to control the deformation and settlement of the surrounding sensitive ground, water mains and other utilities;• heet pile walls are normally suitable for relatively shallower strutted excavation but when combined with preloading together and integrate with top-down temporary steel truss strutting system at the perimeter of the basement, deeper excavation can be achieved. • Early planning of the construction sequence; allowed the top down basement and fast-track superstructure construction to be achieved without the use of a diaphragm wall;• Use of passive subsoil drainage system to reduce up thrust on the basement slab;• Uses sheet pile wall combined with toe grouting to act as a less permeable payer to greatly reduce the water in�ow and thereby lessen the water pressure exerted on the slab;• The basement wall provides permanent water cut-o� to relieve water uplift pressure exerting on the basement slab;

Structural Engineer:Sun Hung Kai Architects and Engineers Limited / Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer:Sun Hung Kai Architects and Engineers Limited / J.Roger Preston Limited

Foundation Contractor:Tysan Foundation Limited

Main Superstructure Contractor:San�eld Engineering Construction Limited

A luxury waterfront residential development located on reclaimed land at Hoi Fai Road, Kowloon. The development has a site area of about 11,353m2 and 133,000 of construction �oor area (CFA), consisting of �ve unique towers above a 6-storey podium and a 3-storey basement. The excavation depth of the basement was about 14m and it was constructed by using the top down method with the requirement of fast-track construction in mind.

Wind Tunnel studies were carried out on the development by RED Consultants Limited (RED). This included topographical studies, a force balance assessment of the structure loads and cladding pressures, and with a compatibility assessment of the structure between HK codes and international standards. This enables an accurate determination of the lateral wind load on the structures as well as the local e�ects on the façade elements, of which an economic design of the structural elements can be achieved.

GRAND AWARDCATEGORY: RESIDENTIALIMPERIAL CULLINAN, HOI FAI ROAD


The existing Wan Chai Market was built in 1937; it was a two-storey building with a semi-basement built in International Modern style. With the unique shape of Wan Chai Market, it was well known as an exceptional piece of the 1930s architecture built with heritage which had come into the spotlight of the local community. There is also story revealing that the basement of the existing market was used by the Japanese troops for their storage of corpses during the war period.

With its social value and local interest, the existing Wan Chai Market was declared as Grade III historic building by Antique Monument O�ce. For a balance between preservation and sustainable development, the developers, Urban Renewal Authority and Dollar Union Limited and Antique Monument O�ce aim to preserve the unique features of the existing Market, such as the major façade including the main entrance, curved canopy and �ns and the structural form of front portion, and construct a new residential tower over the existing Market building.

The ProjectThe site is located in heart of busiest district in Hong Kong – Wan Chai where is predominantly characterized by old building constructed during colonial period and modern mansion which features commercial, hotel o�ce and international conference and exhibition centre.

Client:Urban Renewal Authority Dollar Union Limited

Structural Engineer:AECOM Asia Co. Limited

Architect:Simon Kwan & Associates Limited

Heritage Consultant:The Team Consultant

Contractor:Gammon Construction Limited

COMMENDATION MERITCATEGORY: RESIDENTIALONE WANCHAI PROJECT

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The One and Only One in Hong KongLam Tin North Municipal Building with Indoor Swimming Pool, Double Story Public Library and a New Music Centre with rehearsal Hall sitting at the junction of Tak Tin Street and Hing Tin Street in Lam Tin with all three services in an unique building.

An unique Municipal Building of the kind in Hong Kong that remarkably enriched the community.

The SchemeSwimming Pool at the lowest portion, while the Music Centre is in the middle and Library on the very top of the building.

Merits of the ArrangementEase of maintenance as all �ltration plants are at Ground level

• Direct delivery of equipments and chemical for Swimming pools without disturbance to other facilities with a loading and unloading bay right next to• Locate the heavy used facilities with larger population at lower �oor for better circulation with more numbers of escalators while lifts are used for upper �oor facilities• Allow Library to enjoy natural sunlight with light houses and open roof area at upper part of building• Create an open landscaped play-area above swimming pool • Library are projected to allow better view into the open-area Garden and to provide a covered seat area under

Client:Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Project Management:Architectural Services Department

Architect:Simon Kwan & Associates Limited

Structural Engineering:AECOM Asia Co. Limited

E&M Services Engineering:AECOM Asia Co. Limited

Contractor:Hip Hing – Hanison Joint Venture

COMMENDATION MERITCATEGORY: NON-RESIDENTIALLAM TIN NORTH MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING


The project is bounded by Hennessy Road at north, Kai Chiu Road at south and Lee Garden at west and adjacent to an existing building, Lin Fook house. The building is near to existing Causeway Bay MTRC station, MTRC vent shaft and its substructures and close to water main and sewer pipes along Hennessy Road and Kai Chiu Road. The building is used as commercial and tourist centre.

The building uses advanced framing system with trusses along two sides, huge urban windows and low e-glass for energy saving. It contains two transfer plates and sky bridge with elegant glass wall for Apple Shop. Mega r.c. columns are used with steel trusses and future extension for additional 7 stories is planned. The design involves the re-use of existing screen walls. In its design, CFD is used to predict the air ventilation surrounding the building. This is also the �rst LEED platinum in Greater China region.

Developer:Gearup Investments Limited

Structural & Geotechnical Consultant:Meinhardt (C&S) Limited

Project Architect:Dennis Lau & Ng Chun Man Architects andEngineers (H.K.) Limited

Design Architect:Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)

Main Contractor:Gammon Construction Limited

COMMENDATION MERITCATEGORY: NON-RESIDENTIALHENNESSY CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT – HYSAN PLACE

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Design Concept and ApproachYMTT is the only surviving pre-war cinema building in the urban areas of Hong Kong. The scale and overall architecture of the building are assessed to be exceptional signi�cant in the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Report. The main façade, gable walls, stage setting for the proscenium arch, interior walls, roof pro�le and timber purlins are all character de�ning elements of high signi�cance. The architecture of RBB is of utilitarian design and exceptional signi�cance according to the HIA report. The external brick wall, pitched roof of double layer Chinese tiles, brick chimney stack and �ue openings are also regarded as exceptionally signi�cant.

There are no records of structural drawings of the YMTT. A structural survey has been carried out including site measurements, identi�cation of signi�cant structural defects, testing of materials and foundation investigation. Through careful planning, good structural design, appropriate construction method and suitable stabilization works during demolition and re-construction, all the identi�ed elements with cultural/historic signi�cance are preserved and the modi�cation works of the building satisfy the heritage conservation principles as well as current statutory requirements and operational needs.

Executive SummaryThe Tamar Development located at the heart of the marvellous Victoria harbour front is a symbolic land-mark of Hong Kong. Providing the public a safe and convenient access to this landmark and beautiful waterfront from Admiralty MTR and bus stations across Harcourt Road is the Elevated Walkway (EW1) pedestrian footbridge. EW1 is the �rst twin composite steel U-shape box girder constructed in Hong Kong. The box structural form provides excellent load bearing and torsion resistance capacity with minimum structural depth utilizes the respective advantage of concrete and steel for the most cost e�ective design and allows EW1 to be constructed without interrupting Harcourt Road tra�c.

Client:Leisure and Cultural Services Department, The Government of HKSAR

Project Architect:Architectural Services Department, The Government of HKSAR

Project Structural Engineer:Architectural Services Department, The Government of HKSAR

Project Building Services Engineer:Architectural Services Department, The Government of HKSAR

Contractor:Able Engineering Company Limited

COMMENDATION MERITCATEGORY: HERITAGECONVERSION OF YAU MA TEI THEATRE AND RED BRICK BUILDING INTO A XIQU ACTIVITY CENTRE


Client:Chief Secretary for Administration’s O�ce

Project Manager:Architectural Services Department

Design and Build Consultant (Structural):Meinhardt (C&S) Limited

Design and Build Consultant (Architectural):Rocco Design Architects Limited

Design and Build Contractor:Gammon – Hip Hing Joing Venture

COMMENDATION MERITCATEGORY: INFRASTRUCTURE & FOOTBRIDGETAMAR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – ELEVATED WALKWAY NO.1 (EW1)

Left: Section showing proposed basementRight: Connection details of canopy at main façade

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Infrastructure Design Ir SUEN Tsz Ka

Building Structures Design Ir CHAN Wai

IStructE Examination (also awardee of A E Wynn Price) Ir Edwin CHEN Chi Wing

AWARDSJoint Structural Division AwardsJoint Structural Awards are established to recognize the best Hong Kong candidates who scored the highest marks in the professional examinations including the HKIE Structural Examination and the Chartered Membership Examination of the IStructE.

Best Reporter Awards 2013Best Reporter Awards were introduced in November 2005 to encourage participation in events organized by the JSD; to promote interests in the respective themes of the events; and to promote report writing skills among members.

Meinhardt (Hong Kong) Limited The University of Hong Kong Ms Leung Ka Yi

Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ms Qian XIN

Siu Yin Wai & Associates The Hong Kong University of Science Mr LEUNG Chun Hang and Technology

T K Tsui & Associates Limited City University of Hong Kong Ms XUAN Jiali

SPONSOR UNIVERSITY AWARDEES OF BEST STUDENT AWARD

Best Student AwardsSponsored by structural engineering �rms in Hong Kong, Best Student Awards have been announced to commend our undergraduates who demonstrated excellent overall academic results and high level of competences in structural engineering.

NAME OF EXAMINATION NAME OF AWARDEE

9 March 2013(Saturday)

12 January 2013(Saturday)

12 January 2013(Saturday)

17 January 2013(Thursday)

17 January 2013(Thursday)

Seminar on Exam Techniques for the IStructE Chartered Membership Exam

Site Visit to Community Liaison Centre (CLC) of Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (CWB)

Site Visit to Community Liaison Centre (CLC) of Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (CWB)

Technical Meeting - Seismic Risk in Hong Kong and Capacity Design of Seismic Resistant Structures

Technical Meeting - Seismic Risk in Hong Kong and Capacity Design of Seismic Resistant Structures

Franco Chan

So, Ka Man Katherine

Chan, Hiu Tik Keith

Wong, Ching Yin Elizabeth

Ng, Wing Chi Patrick

WINNERS OF BEST REPORTER AWARDS

REPORT TITLEDATE AND TYPE OF EVENT

STRUCTURAL EXCELLENCE AWARD 2012 MAINLAND/OVERSEAS PROJECTS

Located in the heart of Singapore’s downtown Marina Bay, The Gardens by the Bay is one of the largest and most advanced projects ever undertaken in Singapore as well as an integral part of a strategy by Singapore to raise the quality of life by enhancing greenery and �ora in the city.

The Flower Dome is �lled with baobabs of di�erent species from Australia, Africa and Madagascar, various species of cacti and succulents (desert-native plants), Chilean Wine Palm, Olive Trees, etc. The dome includes restaurants and an indoor event space that can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

The plan dimensión of the cool dry biome is 170m x 105m and the cool moist 120m x 85m. These large enclosures need huge amountof energy to meet the operation conditions. The environment inside the cool dry greenhouse has to be maintained at 25°C, with a maximum relative humidity (RH) of 60% during day. This will drop to 17oC at 65% RH at night. The night temperature may be lowered to create the “end of winter” condition. In the cool moist greenhouse, the climate requirements are daytime 25°C at 80% RH or higher, dropping to 17°C at 80% RH at night.

Assessment of Structural Robustness and Progressive Collapse Analysis :A study is made to assess safety and stability of the structure with damage of an arch . Design is made to ensure it will not lead to progressive collapse.

Second Order Diect Analysis for Gemertric Nonlinear E�ect :Efective length is uncertain in this structural form and the second-order direct analysis is used to check the strength and stability of the structure without assuming any e�ective length for the arch.

Client:National Parks Singapore

Concept Engineer:Atelier One

Structural Engineer:Meinhardt (Singapore) / NUS / PolyU

Advanced Analysis and Stability Check:HKPolyU / NUS

Design Consultant:Wilkinson Eyre Architects

Architect:CPG Consultants Pte Limited

Contractor:Who Hup (Private) Limited

Steel Fabricator:Yongnam Engineering and Construction Pte Limited

GRAND AWARDFLOWER DOME AND CLOUD FOREST CONVSERVATORIES @ GARDENS BY THE BAY

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The President The Chief Executive

ISTRUCTE REPORTREPORT BY CHAIRMAN OF THE ISTRUCTE SUB-COMMITTEE (HONG KONG DIVISION) 2012-2013 SESSIONIt is my honour to serve our structural engineering community as Chairman of the IStructE Sub-committee (Hong Kong Division). Council Members of the IStructE from Hong Kong include Ir Prof K F Chung, Ir Paul Tsang and Ir Gabriel Yu. The three Council Members and I have been serving as the link between the IStructE and the HKIE for the best interest of our members.

CHARTERED MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATIONI am delighted to report that last year our candidates achieved a passing rate at 37.1% which ismost likely the �rst time above the averaged global passing rate at 35.6% of the same year. With the assistance of our senior members, 123 Initial Professional Development Interviews were held in the summer last year. On 9th March 2013, a half-day seminar on the Chartered Membership Examination was conducted to provide the candidates with up-to-date information and examination techniques. The examination was held on 5th April 2013 with around 220 candidates. In respect of the Hong Kong Division, Ir Prof James Lau is Chief Examiner, Ir Dr H T Cheng, Ir Dr K S Law, Ir Helen Kwan and Ir K K Kwan are Marking Examiners for the CM Examination.

The Presidential Visit began by visiting the Permanent Secretary and Senior Directorates of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and senior members of the HKIE. In the evening of 3rd December 2012, the President delivered his Presidential Address and presented certi�cates to one new fellow and over �fty new members. The event was shared with pride and happiness by new fellow and members together with their families and senior members of the IStructE. The Presidential Visit was concluded with the President and the Chief Executive meeting students and academics of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

PRESIDENTIAL VISITThe IStructE Presidential Visit 2012 was a lifting event of the Joint Structural Division (JSD). From 1st to 4th December 2012, Mr John Nolan, the 92nd President, and Mr Martin Powell, the Chief Executive had provided a forum for local members to meet the President in person, to learn the latest development of the IStructE from the Chief Executive and to exchange views for the President to better understand the matters in Hong Kong.

Ir Prof Paul PangChairman, IStructE Sub-committee

9 May 2013

Final RemarksI would like to thank the IStructE Sub-committee and Committee Members of the Joint Structural Division for their devotion in organizing the various meaningful activities of the Hong Kong Division. In particular, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all senior members who have conducted the Initial Professional Development Interviews and in particular to those delivered a very constructive and useful talk during the half-day seminar on the Chartered Membership Examination.

The President and Chief Executive with committee, new fellow and new members

JOINT STRUCTURAL DIVISION - LIST OF CHAIRMENSession Name of Chairman1st 79/80 Ir TSUI Tack Kong2nd 80/81 Ir Prof Fred NG Sai Ho3rd 81/82 Ir Dr Raymond HO Chung Tai4th 82/83 Ir Andrew NGAI Bick Yau5th 83/84 Ir David George HOLMES6th 84/85 Ir Brian POON Hon Yin7th 85/86 Ir David CHAN Wing Keung8th 86/87 Ir Barry John STUBBINGS9th 87/88 Ir Dr LAW Kwok Sang10th 88/89 Ir Patrick YIM Chun Nam11th 89/90 Ir Dr Joseph CHOW Ming Kuen12th 90/91 Ir Bruce Malcolm FOX13th 91/92 Ir TSE Pak Kin14th 92/93 Ir Ricky SO Yau Chi15th 93/94 Ir Hugh WU Sai Him16th 94/95 Ir Ignatuis LAU Yik Sum17th 95/96 Ir WONG Chi Ming18th 96/97 Ir CHEUNG Kwok Ming19th 97/98 Ir Prof KO Jan Ming20th 98/99 Ir Prof James LAU Chi Wang21st 99/00 Ir Kenneth LAU Kwong Hon22nd 00/01 Ir Prof Reuben CHU Pui Kwan23rd 01/02 Ir Prof Paul PANG Tat Choi24th 02/03 Ir Johnny FAN Siu Kay25th 03/04 Ir Helen KWAN Po Jen26th 04/05 Ir Joseph MAK Yiu Wing27th 05/06 Ir Prof CHOY Kin Kuen28th 06/07 Ir CHENG Yan Kee29th 07/08 Ir KWAN Kin Kei30th 08/09 Ir CHAN Siu Tack31st 09/10 Ir LAU Chi Kin32nd 10/11 Ir Dr KOON Chi Ming33rd 11/12 Ir Dr Eddie LAM Siu Shu34th 12/13 Ir Gabriel YU Lin Keung

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