This document provides information about Ifkar Azmi Bin Ibrahim's 12-week internship at PROPEL Berhad, a highway maintenance company in Malaysia. It includes the following key points:
1. PROPEL Berhad is a leading highway maintenance contractor that provides various services including pavement works, soil testing, and traffic management.
2. During his internship, Ifkar gained experience in project planning, documentation, and attended meetings and site visits to gain exposure to highway maintenance works.
3. The report summarizes Ifkar's tasks and responsibilities during his internship, including planning work schedules, documenting site works, and attending meetings with subcontractors and consultants.
This document provides information about Ifkar Azmi Bin Ibrahim's 12-week internship at PROPEL Berhad, a highway maintenance company in Malaysia. It includes the following key points:
1. PROPEL Berhad is a leading highway maintenance contractor that provides various services including pavement works, soil testing, and traffic management.
2. During his internship, Ifkar gained experience in project planning, documentation, and attended meetings and site visits to gain exposure to highway maintenance works.
3. The report summarizes Ifkar's tasks and responsibilities during his internship, including planning work schedules, documenting site works, and attending meetings with subcontractors and consultants.
This document provides information about Ifkar Azmi Bin Ibrahim's 12-week internship at PROPEL Berhad, a highway maintenance company in Malaysia. It includes the following key points:
1. PROPEL Berhad is a leading highway maintenance contractor that provides various services including pavement works, soil testing, and traffic management.
2. During his internship, Ifkar gained experience in project planning, documentation, and attended meetings and site visits to gain exposure to highway maintenance works.
3. The report summarizes Ifkar's tasks and responsibilities during his internship, including planning work schedules, documenting site works, and attending meetings with subcontractors and consultants.
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ABSTRACT Company Background PROPEL BERHAD is ones of the highway maintenance companies in Malaysia which is stand for Projek Penyelenggaraan Lebuhraya Berhad. PROPEL was organized since 2 July 1988 in purpose of maintenance of North South Expressway or known as PLUS (Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan). Now PROPEL was operated at Taman Desa Off Jalan Klang Lama at Kuala Lumpur. As the largest highway maintenance contractor company of the UEM BUILDERS group, PROPEL has work force over than 900 staff that been separated by different functional of departments such Engineering Department, Maintenance Work Department, Special Project Department, Logistic and Maintenance Department, Contract Department and Finance Department. Scope of maintenance of PROPEL were including Project Management, Consultancy, Design Road Construction and Maintenance Services. Vision of PROPEL was indicated which is Making our Environment Clean, Safe and Comfortable. This vision statement was aimed in order to make work force which concentrated in providing their best at all time to the users of the facilities. Moreover, To be recognized maintenance provider was decided to be the mission of PROPEL. In purpose to achieve this mission, PROPEL will strive by satisfied the customer needs by meet or exceed customer requirement, maximizing shareholders returns and contributing to the economic growth of the nation.
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Summary of the training For the 12 weeks of internship, I've been trained at Department of Pavement under En. Nasron Hj. Mohamed, supervised by Pn. Faizatul Akma Amir and En. Zulhilmi Amir Zainal. Although I was designated to trained at the office at the central region, Taman Desa, but I also have been exposed to site works, twice. Hence, I basically was more exposed to office works mainly project planning and documentation.
Experience gained For the past 12 weeks, I've been exposed to many things related to highway and pavement works. As stated before, most of the tasks given are the documentation and project planning. For the project planning, I have been given to plan work schedules for the execution of the site work, using Microsoft Project. For the documentation part, they assigned me to do the documentations for before and after the site works. Besides that, I also have attended few meetings with sub-contractor, as well as the consultant company. The meetings themselves taught me about many things about site works such as the timing, the weather and other factors that may affected the duration of the project works. I have been assigned to have a site visit to two places, which are KLIA2 and Bangi. I learned a lot and explained by the site supervisor.
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Acknowledgement I would like to acknowledge and extend my sincerest gratitude to the company, PROPEL Berhad, for giving me the opportunity to be involved in various company activities and accepting my presence into this firm, which helps me to further pursue my endeavor as a Civil Engineer. I would also like to thank our department coordinator, Dr. Sivakumar Naganathan for the assistance he extended and to Dr. Aminur Rashid for her help and time for visiting and supervising my progress. I would also like to thank all of the staffs of College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional for assisting me throughout the period of the industrial training. Since I haven't take Highway and Traffic Management as my subject yet, I came to PROPEL Berhad with minimal knowledge about highway and pavement. However, thanks to staff of PROPEL especially my supervisors, Pn. Faizatul Akma Amir and En. Zulhilmi Amir Zainal for helping and trusting me throughout this internship period. I would like to thank my Head of Department, En. Nasron Hj. Mohamed for guidance and advise, as well as Ir. Wan Zainuddin Wan Omar, the Managing Director for Central Region, for trusting and lead me to become a civil engineer. Also, a special gratitude to my family and friends for their undying encouragement and support.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS PAGE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 6 1.1 Company Activities 6 1.2 Company Services 6 1.2.1 Pavement 6 1.2.1.1 Other type of paving 8 1.2.2 CSL (Soil Centrelab) 8 1.2.3 Traffic 8 1.3 Management Team 11
2.0 OVERVIEW OF TRAINING 12 2.1 Weekly Progression 13 2.2 Summary of Project 15 2.3 Documentation Work 16 2.3.1 Preparation before site work 16 2.3.2 On site document 19 2.3.3 Preparation after site work 20 2.4 Site Work 22 2.4.1 Mill and Pave 22 2.4.2 Pavement Overlay 24
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3.0 DETAILS OF EXPERIENCES 26 3.1 Site Visit 26 3.1.1 KLIA2 26 3.1.2 Night site at Section C5, Bangi 26 3.2 Meeting 27 3.2.1 Follow-up meeting 27 3.2.2 Others 28 3.3 Exhibition 28 3.3.1 International Construction Week (ICW) 2013 28
4.0 DISCUSSION 29
5.0 CONCLUSION 31
6.0 REFERENCES 33
7.0 APPENDIX 34
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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Company Activities As the largest highway maintenance contractor, PROPEL abilities to provide comprehensive service to maintenance of highway and others related activities. PROPEL was moving in line with rapid changing of high technology in Malaysia by considering the quality of work done and awareness of the global demand in purpose to improve the world as a better ways to live. PROPEL was conducted a lot of project and work order. Work that costing more than RM1,000,000.00 can be classified as Project and work which is less than RM1,000,000 or equal should be known and classified as work order. Furthermore, there are much kind of services being provided by PROPEL. However services that related to the Civil Engineering field are Pavement, CSL (Soil Central Lab), and Traffic Management Safety.
1.2 Company Services 1.2.1 Pavement Pavement rehabilitation and maintenance services has many special treatment based on defects of pavement occurred. 1. Mill and Pave This method of treatment will be used when pavement suffers cracks or surface deterioration. The milling machine will be used to remove existing or defective layer before lay another layer of fresh mix from quarry. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT IFKAR AZMI BIN IBRAHIM CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL
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2. Overlay with Asphaltic Concrete Wearing Course (ACWC) Overlay method is used for general strengthening of pavement surface by laid fresh mix of ACWC on top of existing pavement by using paver machine. 3. Porous Asphalt Gap graded aggregate held together by a polymer-modified binder form a matrix with interconnecting voids which purposely to provide natural drainage of water through the layer of pavement. 4. Stone Mastic Asphalt To provide high resistance to deformation, stone to stone contact of the coarse aggregate was been applied. 5. Fuel Safe Asphalt By using high performance polymer modified bitumen, it was been applied and suitable to highly stress area with possible fuel spillage.
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1.2.1.1 Others Type of Paving 1. Conventional Paving Surface Regulating Interlocking Concrete Paver
2. Specialized Paving Microsurfacing Cold In Place Recycle Anti Skid Coating for Pavement Paving Fabric Technology Road base Strengthening Full Scale Reconstruction Soft Ground Treatment using Concrete Raft
1.2.2 CSL (Soil Centralab) Main function of CSL is to provide in-house testing facilities which fully owned subsidiary by Soil Centralab Sdn Bhd (CSL). The Scope of Services is including; 1. Site Investigation By using own top drive drilling machine, it can ensure to provide high quality soil investigation and sampling. Besides with complete range of equipments CSL was able to services of site investigation and in situ testing.
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2. Geotechnical Instrumentation In purpose for installing and monitoring the site by using geotechnical instrumentation and fully equipped with the latest and high technology version or remote monitoring system 3. Laboratory Soil Testing By running towards the latest testing technologies soil test and well experienced of workmanship, CSL capable to provide high quality testing services as required by the construction industries. 4. Material Testing (QA/QC for earthwork/pavement) Ensure all the testing conducted was based on the standard and specifications stated in order to control the quality of work. 5. Slope Rehabilitation /Soil Improvement Providing the related such. Soil Nailing, Horizontal drains and Rock bolts
1.2.3 Traffic Traffic Safety Management is ones of the important matters to be considered during working hours of rehabilitation. Traffic flow should be ensuring smooth at all times to prevent occurring of accidents or traffic jam causes by roadwork. In purpose of this matter, PROPEL was capable to provide a number of traffic and control measures for the convenience of road users. Scope of work in range of: 1. Maintenance of Traffic Flows Traffic Management is a serious aspect should be focused on of any construction/ work at any road, expressway or bridge. Special care to traffic management should INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT IFKAR AZMI BIN IBRAHIM CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL
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be implemented to ensure a smooth, safe and comfortable drive for road users. This is due to the unexpected occurrence that can cause high degrees of distraction. 2. Temporary Traffic Signing To provide clear indicative information at the traffic control zones for the safe and efficient movement of road users.
3. Up-keeping of Work Signboard, Cones Barriers. To maintain traffic control devices in proper working condition as well as to maintain safety for the public and road users.
Example of Traffic Management Control.
4. Patrolling 24 hours patrolling team to monitor traffic flow and to intervene during emergency situations.
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1.3 Management Team
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2.0 OVERVIEW OF TRAINING This 12 weeks of internship has taught me a lot of things. There are so much knowledge and experience I've gained while doing documentation works, and there are so much I've learned while exposed to the site works. These works are completely opposite, however both of them play important roles in the process of handling the project. Documentation can be act as evidence especially during claim the cost from PLUS. Proper documentation is important to ensure the flow of work so the site work can be done smoothly and all the related document was completely arrange to ensure easier revise in the future. Moreover, these documents are important as evidence that can be used if there are accidents happen. Site work is including the process of traffic management, treatment of pavement that could be applied, machineries used, collaboration with sub contractor and others unexpected experienced that can be lead to the problem solving and critical thinking.
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2.1 Weekly Progression WEEK ACTIVITY 1 Briefing Went to site at KLIA2, under En. Ramlan Shah. 2 Supposedly went to site at KLIA2. However, the site is temporarily closed due to weather conditions. 3 Started to do documentation works such as method of statement, notice completion of works, quantity summary sheet and others. Studied on completing quantity summary sheet, thus the final bill quantities and void order. Studied on executing Microsoft Project to create work program. Joined a meeting with OPUS. 4 Learnt on dealing with the sub-contractors in managing time schedule for upcoming projects, as well as obtaining supporting documents. Followed En. Bahri to HQ PLUS in Subang, to learn about QS works. Documentation works. 5 Joined a follow-up meeting with OPUS. Documentation works. Studied on the difference between dense graded and open graded material, and their relationship with tack coat in general. 6 Documentation works Studied on calculating road marking process, in order to complete quantity summary sheets, hence the final bill quantities. 7 Documentation works. Went to night site at Bangi, under En. Rafi. Observing how the milling process, tack coat application, paving, rolling and curing works. 8 Documentation works. Learnt to calculate daily productivity. Went to International Construction Week (ICW) 2013 with Mr. Zulhilmi at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Exposed to the latest innovation, products, services, technologies and others. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT IFKAR AZMI BIN IBRAHIM CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL
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9 Documentation works. Preparation for presentation. Learnt about milling key joint and longitudinal joint in milling process. 10 Learnt about the regulating process for uneven surface of road. Lecturer visit, did a presentation about my progression and my knowledge gained to Dr. Aminur Rashid and the Head of Department of Pavement, En. Nasron Hj. Mohamed. 11 Joined a meeting with OPUS, discussing the solution for the failed patch for potholes. Exposed to types of pavement, which are rigid and flexible. Learnt the responsibility of the site supervisor. 12 Dealing with PLUS regarding the ROSS System, in key-in SOR ID for the Agreed Rate. Went to a meeting with OPUS, discussing about executing Work Program, whether to use standard time or the duration given by the consultant. Farewell celebration.
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2.2 Summary of Project Step Contents By 1 Notification of Defects Site Assessments PLUS OPUS 2 Submit Draft Work Order to PROPEL OPUS 3 Acceptance (ROSS System) PROPEL 4 Pre-Commencement Meeting Purchase Requisition & Purchase Order Sub-Contract Agreement Work Program Method of Statement Organization Chart PLUS, OPUS & PROPEL
PROPEL 5 Site Demarcation PROPEL 6 Site Work Request Work Permit Request Plan Requisition Form Daily Planning Daily Productivity Execution Milling waste Daily Premix order Dipping Daily Record Photo Inventory Testing (coring for sample) PROPEL and Sub- contractors 7 Issue Notice Completion of Works to OPUS PROPEL 8 Final Joint Inspection PLUS, OPUS & PROPEL 9 Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) OPUS 10 Statement of Final Account Compiling documents PROPEL 11 Defects Liability Period (DLP) PLUS
*Note : PLUS is the client, OPUS is the consultant, and PROPEL is the contractor.
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2.3 Documentation Work 2.3.1 Preparation before Site Work 1. Work Program Work programs are created based on the work order given by the PLUS. Work program was creating by using Microsoft Project and the total durations should be equal as stated in front page of work order. The durations of work should be stated details according to the process of treatment.
EXAMPLE OF WORK PROGRAM EXECUTED BY MICROSOFT PROJECT
2. Method Statement Method statement is a further clarification about the work that will be conducted at site. Method statement should be prepared by PROPEL. The detail explanation should be stated which are including traffic management, machineries used, rolling pattern and etc. Method statement can be as main references when the work on site was conducted. Method INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT IFKAR AZMI BIN IBRAHIM CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL
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statement is almost like the work procedure starting from the first step until the final step. Method statement will give to OPUS before pre commencement meting can be handled.
EXAMPLE OF EXPLANATION OF PAVEMENT WORKS IN METHOD OF STATEMENT
EXAMPLE OF OTHER WORKS IN METHOD OF STATEMENT
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3. Pre-commencement Meeting Pre-Commencement Meeting will be held between consultant (OPUS), contractor (PROPEL) and client (PLUS). This meeting will be focusing on scope of work, mobilization and demobilization, traffic management, pavement work which including milling, cutting, excavation, sub base preparation and others item as stated in Bill of Quantities, and road marking. PROPEL as the contractor will provide the method of statement, organizational chart of work, and work program as the schedule of the execution of the project. Other than that, crucial issues such as contractual matters (notice of commence works, notice of completion of works and other) , Safety, Health and Environmental Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994), CIDB and others are also will be discussed and reminded in order to make sure the project can be held without any problems.
4. Notice to Commence Work PROPEL was inform by PLUS to commence work according to the method statement and work program approved. This is one of the way to deliver information to PLUS that PROPEL will start the work based on the work program stated date.
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location, vehicle and machinery use, person in charge number, and safety equipment uses. Lane closure program is also important which state the proposed length of the diversion, duration of the diversion and the scope of work. Both Work Permit and Lane Closure Program should be requested from the PLUS (Seksyen) according to the working area. Both of these items should be bring with while working at site. It is important while inspection from PLUS representative while working on site. Moreover, requesting Plan Requisition Form to Logistic Machinery Department is also a crucial step. As the rehabilitation process needs a specific machinery which can be supplied by the company, however needs to be tracked down in a recorded data.
2.3.2 On Site Documents There are on-site documents that need to be provided for the documentation process after the completion of works. The documents are: Milling waste lorry: The premixture or material are transported from the quarry by lorry. Number of Lorries that will be used was ordered by inform to the owner of lorry the dimension of milling area. Daily Premix Order: Premix or material needs to be ordered daily. The documents will be focusing on the quantity of premix, plat number of lorries, temperature of premix during arrival, laying and compact. Joint Measurement Sheet: This will be used as backup calculation, in order to completing the final bill quantities. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT IFKAR AZMI BIN IBRAHIM CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL
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Dipping: Dipping form will be used while depth of the milling area was being checked. Daily Record/ Site Diary: Prepared by the site supervisor, this is to state the number of machineries used, manpower, pavement works [measurement; length, width, location (CH)], weather condition and quantity of material used. Site diary also can be used as references during preparation of claim. Photo Inventory: Photo will be taken daily on before, during and after the pavement process. This is important as the supporting documents.
2.3.3 Preparation after Site Work 1. Notice of Completion of Work (NOCW) After fully completed the work on site which is including road marking and cleaning of site area, PROPEL will inform to PLUS about the completion of work by sending the Notice Completion of Work. Together with this notice, PROPEL will request Final Joint Inspection for PLUS for issuance on Certificate of Practical Completion. Final Joint Inspection will be conducted between PROPEL, PLUS and OPUS in order to ensure no defects occur and the completed work was meet the requirements.
2. Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) CPC will be produced by PLUS to PROPEL after Final Joint Inspection in order to inform works was practically completed and satisfactory to been accepted or approved. Defect Liability Period shall commence from the day named in CPC for a period of 12 months. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT IFKAR AZMI BIN IBRAHIM CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL
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Any defect within this period due to material or workmanship, PROPEL shall make good such defects at his own cost. CPC was important as evidence that the work was completely done and claimed of work can be made to PLUS
3. Final Bill of Quantity (FBQ) and Joint Measurement Sheet (JMS) FBQ and JMS shall been prepared according to the actual measurement on site. JMS shall tally with the site sketch drawing. Each item that be stated in Original Bill of Quantities, should be details on Joint Measurement which is including location, bound, measurement (length, width, depth, no's) quantity and concise description such types of material, premix and others. These will be used as main references for final claimed from PROPEL to PLUS.
4. Maintenance certificate and completion of making good defects Maintenance Certificate and Completion of Making Good Defects shall been issued after 14 days from end of Defects Liability Period. Maintenance Certificate state that contractor was fulfilled their obligation to maintain the work and all work of repair. Defects that happened after Defects Liability Period was not under responsibility of PROPEL.
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2.4 Site Work 2.4.1 Mill and Pave 1. The area of work was demarcated before start the work on site.
DEMARCATION OF WORKING AREA 2. Milling works was proceeding in marked area according to the required depth as mentioned in drawing.
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3. Close check the milling depth to ensure the depth is between the allowable tolerance thicknesses. Dipping report for each location was also been prepared.
DIPPING WORK ON MILLING AREA 4. The milling waste was collected and transported by using tipper truck. The mill surface should be clean by using mechanical power broom before received new asphalt layer.
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5. Tranverse joint was been cut with diamond cutter.
CUTTING JOINT BY USING DIAMOND CUTTER
2.4.2 Pavement Overlay 1. Tack Coat was supplied and applied to the laying of wearing course. 2. Asphalt layer should be laid with a paver to the required thickness.
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3. New Asphalt layer was compacted. Rolling pattern 2:2:12:2
DURING COMPACTION PROCESS 4. Allowance 4 hours for curing, coring and density test before open to traffic. 5. Coring test will be taken.
WHILE CONDUCTING CORING TEST BY CSL GROUP
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3.0 DETAILS OF EXPERIENCES 3.1 Site Visit 3.1.1 KLIA2 On the third day of internship, 6 February 2013, I've been posted to a site at KLIA2 under En. Ramlan Shah, which located 1.5km away from the KLIA. The KLIA2 is built to be Malaysia's Next Generation Hub, international airport hub, that allows seamless connectivity for both local and international low-cost plus full-service carriers. The new KLIA2 terminal is measured to be at least 257,000 m 2 , with 60 gates, 8 remote stands, 80 aerobridges, plus a retail space of 32,000 m 2 to accommodate 225 retail outlets. It is designed to cater 45 million passengers a year. Built at a cost around 4 billion Malaysia Ringgit, the KLIA2 is scheduled to be opened in 28 June 2013. The purpose of the visit is to expose myself to site works, brief explanation about pavement works, and also to introduce me to the equipment and machineries used in pavement works. So, few companies are involved in completing the construction of KLIA2. PROPEL Berhad is in charge for the pavement works for the runway of the airplanes. 3.1.2 Night Site at Section C5,Bangi I joined En. Rafi to a night site at Bangi, Section C5 on 13 march 2013 to learn the process of pavement works. In this case, the road had crocodile cracks due to shrinkage and ageing. Hence, the solution to that problem is removing the existing pavement and lay the new layer of pavement. Since the area is accidental prone area, they use porous layer. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT IFKAR AZMI BIN IBRAHIM CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL
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THE PROCESS OF POROUS PAVEMENT ON 13 MARCH 2013, SECTION C5, BANGI
3.2 Meeting 3.2.1 Follow-up meeting I've joined Pn. Faizatul Akma Amir and En. Zulhimli Amir Zainal to few follow-up meetings with the consultant OPUS. The purpose of these meetings is to ensure the flow of the work orders or projects, so that less problems are need to faced in future. This meetings are also to update any news regarding the site works and also to discuss the current problem occurred at the site.
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3.2.2 Others Besides follow-up meetings regarding current site works, I also have joined my supervisors to few meetings regarding other issues such as ROSS System, work program, and others. These meetings are usually necessary in solving confusion, misunderstanding or change of systems between the contractors and the consultants for the sake of completing the State of Final Account of projects or work orders.
3.3 Exhibition 3.3.1 International Construction Week (ICW) 2013 On 27 March 2013, I followed En. Zulhilmi Amir Zainal to an exhibition of ICW 2013 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The theme of the convention is 'Transformation'. The purpose of me attending the exhibition is to expose myself to the latest innovation and technology relating to the construction of structural industry. I gained a lot of knowledge especially about green technology which is what the nation is looking for right now, in order to preserve nature, along developing higher technologies.
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4.0 DISCUSSION Method of execution of maintenance construction conducted by PROPEL Berhad is good and acceptable. As a professional contractor which also having experience and expert staff, the quality of the work provided is might always ensure to follow the standard. Each type of treatment, such Mill and Pave, Pavement Overlay, Cold-In Place Recycle, Surface Regulating, and Microsurfacing has different function between each other. However, the future performance of a highway depends upon the applicability of the applied treatment, application time, and quality of the maintenance it receives. The maintenance programs prepared for this purpose not only require a high budget, but also influence the traffic infrastructure and, thus, the economy and society as a whole. As a country that focus to the implementation of technology, we as a human should considered the present safety of the structures is under consideration of environmental aspects. At the same time the structure owner has to make sure that the maintenance activities are carried out in the most efficient way. Technically, PROPEL Berhad used a machineries, tools and equipment that are approved by the client and consultant. Types of treatment that been applied at that area is depend on the destruction occurred. Specific actions for each method depend upon the pavement type and purpose, environmental conditions, subgrade conditions, local experience and specifications. For example overlay treatment is applied when problem occurred in the surface of pavement. Generally, pavement overlays are used to restore surface course (both flexible and rigid) characteristics (such as smoothness, friction and aesthetics) or add structural support to an existing pavement. However, even a structural INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT IFKAR AZMI BIN IBRAHIM CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL
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overlay needs to be placed on a structurally sound base. If an existing pavement is cracked or provide inadequate structural support these defects will often reflect through even the best constructed overlay and cause premature pavement failure in the form of cracks and deformation. To maximize an overlays useful life, failed sections of the existing pavements should be patched or replaced and existing pavement cracks should be filled. In addition, overlay treatment was able to raise the surface of pavement. It also can be considered economical, because this treatment required wearing course of premix only. In case of mill and pave treatment, different types of premix are required to replace the old premix with the new asphalt layer. This type of treatment need a high budget and more manpower.
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5.0 CONCLUSION Since I haven't take Highway and Traffic Management as my subject yet, coming to PROPEL Berhad really intimidating, nervous yet exciting. However, thanks to my supervisor, with my urge to gain my knowledge and preparing myself to become a civil engineer, they were willing guide and lead me. There are many processes of learning which are from real work experience and gaining knowledge throughout reading on books. However these two processes have a much different things. I have learned that knowledge is not complete without experience. Due to this matter, internship program is the best step to students to expose to the real experiences during the field work, as well as for preparation in becoming an engineer. PROPEL Berhad which classified as class A contractor is one of the good place to gaining a lot of knowledge and valuable experiences. I am blessed to gain experiences mainly on documentation process and also work on site process. Although theory is really important in knowledge, but without experiences, one is impossible to become a great engineer. By experiences, people are able to think based on situations, not only guided by textbook. The definitions in the textbook are usually for the common or the best case, however, if something happened out of the book, engineers can solve it by the knowledge from their experiences. Throughout these three months, I also learnt that working as a team needs trust, tolerance, compromise, and support for each other. Different people comes with different opinions, knowledge and experiences. Hence, if people can team up and help each other, any problems can be encountered. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT IFKAR AZMI BIN IBRAHIM CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL
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Whether we like it or not, structures plays an important part in our daily lives, our activities are somewhat confined to these structures. Improving the structure and making it as efficient and safe as possible must be addressed because of increased human dependency on buildings and bridges. Being a student preparing myself to become an engineer, I think industrial training is really important to us for the early exposure of what are we going to face in the future. As I stated above, having knowledge without experiences can't promise a brighter future for an engineer. We are treated professionally in the company that we were trained, making us ready to face our future. The most important lesson that I have learnt from the engineers from these previous weeks, aside from the design aspects, in order to be a successful engineer, one must not stop learning throughout the period of this life, no matter how successful a person is.
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6.0 REFERENCES i. http://www.propel.com.my/ ii. http://www.klia2.info/ iii. http://www.propel.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid =2 iv. http://www.propel.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid =27 v. http://www.propel.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid =37 vi. Jabatan Kerja Raya, Kuala Lumpur. Interim Guide to Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Flexible Road Pavement.
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7.0 APPENDIX 7.1 Photos 7.1.1 Site Visit KLIA2 Figure 1: The area of site
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Night Site at Section C5, Bangi Figure 3: Wearing safety attire; safety helmet, vest, and boots (not in the picture)
Figure 4: Machine used for compaction process, tendum
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Figure 5: Application of tack coat (NEOMED)
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Figure 6: The discussion between the site supervisor and the engineer
Figure 7: Traffic management crew
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Figure 8: Premix lorry
Figure 9: Paver
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Figure 10: Transferring premix from lorry to paver
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Figure 11: Laying the porous mixture using Paver
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Figure 12: Compaction process
Figure 13: Completion of pavement works
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7.1.2 ICW 2013 Exhibition
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