{"id":11953,"date":"2026-08-10T15:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.utm.my\/fec\/?p=11953"},"modified":"2026-09-03T02:56:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T02:56:37","slug":"iforces2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.utm.my\/fec\/iforces2026\/","title":{"rendered":"International Forensic Civil Engineering Seminar (iForCES) 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;00 \u2014 Landing navigation&#8221; module_class=&#8221;iforces-nav&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; width=&#8221;92%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1240px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; 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Participants will gain insight into appropriate CFRP strengthening strategies for existing structures, key design considerations, and how structural assessment and design software can support effective strengthening solutions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Speaker \u2014 Sika Practical Session&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"speaker-photo speaker-sika\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utm.my\/fec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2026\/08\/1280px-Logo_Sika_AG.svg_.png\" alt=\"Sika\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"speaker-area\">PRACTICAL SESSION<\/p>\n<h3>Sika Practical Session<\/h3>\n<p>Sika<\/p>\n<p><span>Hands-on practical session<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;06 \u2014 Programme&#8221; module_id=&#8221;programme&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f4f7fb&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;100px||100px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1180px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Programme heading&#8221; module_class=&#8221;iforces-section-heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">TENTATIVE PROGRAMME<\/p>\n<h2>Two days of technical insight and practical learning<\/h2>\n<p class=\"section-intro\">Programme timing and sequence are subject to confirmation by the organiser.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1180px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;48px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Day 1 programme&#8221; module_class=&#8221;iforces-programme-card&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"programme-day\"><span>DAY 01<\/span><strong>Tuesday, 6 October 2026<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-slot\">\n<div class=\"programme-time\"><time>7:45 AM<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-details\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-slot\">\n<div class=\"programme-time\"><time>8:15 AM<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-details\"><strong>Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-slot featured speaker-slot\">\n<div class=\"programme-time\"><time>9:00 AM<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-details\"><small class=\"speaker-number\">Speaker 1<\/small><strong>Prof. Dr. Wang Dongye<\/strong><span class=\"programme-topic\">Restoration and Engineering Application of Minnan Style Buildings Based on 3D Scanning and 3D Printing Technology<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-slot break\">\n<div class=\"programme-time\"><time>10:00 AM<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-details\">Photo session &amp; tea break<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-slot featured speaker-slot\">\n<div class=\"programme-time\"><time>10:30 AM<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-details\"><small class=\"speaker-number\">Speaker 2<\/small><strong>Assoc. Prof. Dr. Darren Chian Siau Chen<\/strong><span class=\"programme-topic\">Art or Science? Decoding Earthquake Damage through Post-Event Reconnaissance<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-slot featured speaker-slot\">\n<div class=\"programme-time\"><time>11:30 AM<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-details\"><small class=\"speaker-number\">Speaker 3<\/small><strong>Prof. Ir. Dr. Norhisham bin Bakhary<\/strong><span class=\"programme-topic\">Structural Assessment for Light Rail Transit (LRT)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-slot break\">\n<div class=\"programme-time\"><time>12:30 PM<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-details\">Lunch break<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-slot featured speaker-slot\">\n<div class=\"programme-time\"><time>2:00 PM<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-details\"><small class=\"speaker-number\">Speaker 4<\/small><strong>Ir. Shahrul Idzham bin Zainon Aznan<\/strong><span class=\"programme-topic\">Infrastructure Resilience in Modern Port Operation<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-slot break\">\n<div class=\"programme-time\"><time>3:00 PM<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-details\">Tea break<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-slot featured speaker-slot\">\n<div class=\"programme-time\"><time>3:30 PM<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"programme-details\"><small class=\"speaker-number\">Speaker 5<\/small><strong>Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. 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admin_label=&#8221;09 \u2014 How to sponsor&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f4f7fb&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;100px||100px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1180px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Sponsorship process heading&#8221; module_class=&#8221;iforces-section-heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">HOW TO PARTNER<\/p>\n<h2>Five simple steps to commence your sponsorship<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Sponsorship steps&#8221; 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