Synopsis

This full day seminar aims to provide a platform for geotechnical engineers/geologists from the industry to share their valuable knowledge and experience on issues related to the Reinforced Fill in Hong Kong or Overseas. Overseas experts will present topics on planning, design methodologies, construction challenges and risk management.

Fee

HK$ 150 – for members of AGS(HK) (see list of company members HERE)

HK$ 200 – for non members.

HK$ 100 – for full-time students.

(the fee including buffet lunch, tea and coffee)

Registration

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The fee will be collected upon successful registration and a QR Code for participating the seminar will be sent to the registered email.

Enquiries

For enquiries, please send an email to: agshk.org@gmail.com.

Book Prize

Professionals under 35 years of age are encouraged to submit a Book Prize Report (max. 500 words) on webinars and site visits arranged by AGS (HK).

Contributors to successful Book Prize Reports will be awarded a Book Prize that comprises of a book "Geology of Site Investigation Boreholes in Hong Kong" written by Chris Fletcher, and a coupon of HK$500 for Eslite Spectrum (誠品生活) or equivalent. The successful Book Prize Report will also be published on the AGS (HK) website to showcase your accomplishment.

Prior to report submission, please refer to the “The AGS Book Prize Reports – Assessment Framework”* on the AGS (HK) website. You may submit your Book Prize Report to our assessors by uploading the report file through the AGS (HK) website at https://www.ags-hk.org/book-prize. Should you have any questions, please contact us at agshk@meinhardt.com.hk.

*Link to the AGS Book Prize Reports – Assessment Framework:

https://www.ags-hk.org/_files/ugd/521a4c_b94496034732484687441cf4ed4d0bf9.pdf

CPD

The seminar is designed for 6 CPD hours. Electronic attendance certificates will be distributed after the seminar.

Organisation Committee

Chairman:

Gary Ng (G and E Company Limited)

Members:

Norman Lee (Reinforced Earth Pacific Ltd)

John Cowland (GeoSystems Ltd (Hong Kong))

Kristy Lo (Lucidity Lab)

Haydn Chan (Arup HK)

Sponsored By:

G and E Company Limited

Reinforced Earth Pacific Ltd

Supported By:

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Geotechnical Division)

Institution of Civil Engineers Hong Kong

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Hong Kong

ISEAP Maccaferri Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Tensar International Limited

PDF version of the event flyer is available HERE. (Last update 10 July 2024)