Conference day two: Tuesday 20 March 2012

09:30 Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks

Optimising bridge design without compromising critical factors such as safety and quality – part 2

Examining cost optimised bridge foundations – Part 2

09:35 Developing a comprehensive approach when dealing with the 4 E’s for devising an effective traffic safety strategy: Engineering, enforcement, education and emergency response

Sultan Al-Zahrani
Director Traffic Safety Signature Programme and Head of Technical Committee for Eastern Province Traffic Safety
Saudi Aramco

09:50 Identifying guidelines for aesthetic design of bridges

Dr. Osman Hag-Elsafi
Senior Structural Engineer, Engineering Department
Saudi Arabian Bechtel (SABCO)/Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

Incorporating sophisticated construction methods to create a durable and economical structure to safeguard bridge users and the investment

10:20 Implementing effective design reviews to minimise potential structural integrity and maintenance liability for the client

Dr. Mohsen Shuaib
Head of Structural Engineering
Otaishan Consulting Engineers

10:45 Exclusive presentation by:

11:45 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: Investigating the structural integrity of bridge structures

This interactive session will begin with a 15 minute presentation from SaudConsult and will be followed by a 15 minute panel discussion in order to provide the delegation with an opportunity to hear from various stakeholders in Saudi Arabia’s bridge industry regarding durability. Key ideas to be discussed include:

• Examining the design concept for constructing durable bridges
• Understanding the impact of aggressive ground conditions on structural components and maintenance requirements
• Ensuring the integrity of existing structural foundations during construction through finite element modelling

Panelists include:

Selecting high-quality, cost-effective and low maintenance material solutions to prolong the life cycle

12:15 CASE STUDY: Manifa Causeway project – Design and construction features in relation to safety and environmental considerations

Osamah Dakhil
Senior Project Engineer/Geotechnical Engineer, Manifa Causeway Project Team
Saudi Aramco

12:45 Lighting Up Your Bridges

Engineer Adolf Reyes Department Head, Lighting Applications Design Department Saudi Lighting Company

14:15 Implementing the review and modification of ACI 318 within the Saudi Building Code (SBC) to produce sustainable bridges

Professor Omar Baghabra Al-Amoudi
Department of Civil Engineering, Dean, Educational Services, KFUPM, Board Member, ACI-Saudi Arabian Chapter and Board Member
Saudi Council of Engineers

14:40 Maintaining the safety and integrity of bridges - Inspections and maintenance programmes adopted in Al Ain, UAE

Dr. Walid Damaj
Internal Roads and Infrastructure Division
Al Ain Municipality

15:05 Carrying out inspection work and planning of maintenance activities – UK Practice

Peter Robery
Fellow, Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) Structures Panel and Concrete Society
Visiting Professor of Infrastructure Asset Engineering and Management at
Leeds University

15:30 Interactive panel discussion: Considering the suitability of steel bridge structures for Saudi Arabia

This interactive session will provide an opportunity for the key stakeholders within Saudi Arabia’s bridge industry and steel suppliers to discuss and explore the suitability of steel for bridge projects in the Kingdom. Key ideas to be discussed include;

• Comparing the benefits of a steel bridge versus concrete reinforced structures
• Assessing quality and durability issues for steel bridges considering Saudi environmental factors
• Considering specialised steel maintenance requirements
• Discussing state-of-the-art materials and methods of protecting steel to enhance service life

Panelists:

16:00 Chair’s closing remarks and end of conference