Hosted by the Geotechnical Engineering Division of the Institution of Engineers, the symposium seeks to share knowledge and ideas on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of embankments for high-speed transport facilities.

Its organising chairman, Ooi Teik Aun, said soil analysis and geotechnical engineering were crucial to infrastructure construction in Malaysia because of the mixed soil conditions here.

“The hosting of this symposium is timely, as over 30 years of records on soil settlement in embankments are now available for in-depth analysis and research,” he said in a statement.

“The papers that will be presented are aimed at introducing new designs and applications for ground engineering techniques and innovations.

“I believe that key information made available during the symposium will be of vital use to anyone working in construction, surveying, architecture and other related geotechnical fields in Malaysia, the region and even for worldwide applications.”

Topics will include engineering geology and rock mechanics; field testing and performance monitoring; ground improvement and stabilisation; shallow and deep foundations; soil characterisation and properties; and ground improvement techniques and principles.

The conference, to be managed by IEM Training Academy Sdn Bhd, will feature speakers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and China, as well as local experts.

“Whether you are an engineer, surveyor, consultant, contractor or even a researcher, this symposium is not to be missed,” said Ooi.