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INGENIEUR Conclusion In a case MIROS investigated, the median concrete barrier failed upon impact from a bus. The impact caused the barrier to be broken into pieces, allowing the bus to launch into the opposite lane (Figure 15). The investigation at the site indicated that the barrier follows the dimensions of Test Level (TL) 4 New Jersey Concrete Barrier (NJB) but did not contain reinforcement bars as required. Concrete is a material that is very strong in compression, but weak in tension. Thus, adding reinforcement bars increases the tensile strength. If a material with high tensile strength, such as steel, is placed in concrete, the concrete will resist not only compression but also other direct tensile actions. In this case, with an increase in strength, the concrete barrier would not have been as easily broken and could have restrained the bus from ramming through the barrier to the opposite lane. In summary, the application of forensic engineering and reconstruction in crash investigation has helped to discover many issues that contributed to road crashes. The issues as highlighted by the case studies can arise due improper installation, maintenance, modification and regulation. All the issues were presented to the relevant authorities for corrective and preventive measures. One such measure is the implementation of the UNECE standard for all new buses under the Motor Vehicle (Construction and Use) Rules (Amendment) 2007. Now all buses must comply with UN R66 (superstructure) and R80 (strength and anchorages) standards to reduce fatalities emanating from rollover crashes and for an effective restraint system respectively. GUIDE TOWARDS ACHIEVING REGISTRATION AS   PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (IR) WORKSHOP (MECHANICAL,ELECTRICAL & CIVIL) WORKSHOP OVERVIEW Provide candidates with an overview on the procedures and processes of attaining Professional Engineer (Ir) status. The  Process includes review and guidance for assessment on readiness, pre-requisite (qualification & requirement) and report preparation (training & expe rience report and technical report). The workshop will focus on the enhanced Professional Interview (PI) format by Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) which has come on line since 1st January 2018 WHO MUST ATTEND  •  Engineers who intend to submit or already submitted the     application but yet to be ca lled for the PI examination. •  Engineers  who has attempted the PI but failed and wish     to apply for re-sit.  Fee : RM 1, 200 Per Pax LEARNING OUTCOME  •  Be conversant of the preparatory actions necessary         related to    the submission of documents, filling up of     forms and reports. •  Be confident to handle the oral interview and                   answering the two essays namely Code of Ethics and       Technical.   Closing Date : 7th November 2018 * Fee is including training materials (notes, CD, Registration of Engineers Act (1967) book, IEM Professional    Interview Guidelines book and application form file), certificate and refreshments (Coffee break, Lunch & Tea break) P R O M O TI O N !! CPD HOURS BY Date   : 12 & 13 November 2018 (8.30am – 5.30pm)  BEM!! Venue : ThotBox Training Centre 212nd Floor, Lift Lobby 3, Block A, Damansara Intan 1 Jalan SS 20/27, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Please log on to www.omahams.com FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT : !    r Pa x : 5% Ea rl y Bi rd Pe Ms. Zarina at 016 - 249 8461 [email protected] OR Mr. Fikri at 019 - 311 8439 [email protected] Pa x : 10 %   1 Gr ou p of 3 Oc to be r  Be fo re 22 nd [email protected] Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/omahams  OMAHAMS CORPORATION SDN BHD (669370 - M) Head Office   : D-3A-52 Block Dahlia, 10th Boulevard, Lebuh Raya Sprint PJU 6A, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor  /  Tel : 03 - 7729 0149 Fax: 03 - 7729 0150 Lumut Office : No. 50, 1st Floor, Jalan Permata 1, Taman Permata Pundut, 32200 Lumut Perak   Tel / Fax : 05 - 6832 312 6 22 VOL 2018 VOL 76 55 OCTOBER-DECEMBER JUNE 2013