08:30 Chairman’s Welcome And Opening Remarks

David Ball
Chairman, Concrete Bridge Development Group
and President Designate
Concrete Society

08:45 CASE STUDY: Ensuring The Quality And Durability Of The Next Generation Of Bridges – The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

• Understanding the requirements and characteristics of bridge design for performance in a high typhoon area
• Adopting appropriate mitigative measures to limit the detrimental effects on the local environment
• Achieving quality and durable bridge construction in marine environment

Naeem Hussain
Leader of Global Bridge Business
Arup

09:25 Developing Bridge Structure In A Marine Environment – Merits Of Using Heavy Pre-Cast Methods

• Offsetting risk by implementing pre-cast substructure
• Reviewing the benefits of incremental launching and pre-cast main span
• Discussing specific foundation and superstructure challenges

Brian W. West
Project Director
AST-VSL Joint Venture

10:05 Utilising The Latest Solutions To Optimise Bridge Design And Construction, Session One: Parsons Presentation

These sessions offer delegates the opportunity to receive updates on the solutions available to overcome the challenges in bridge design and construction.

Integrate bridge architecture with the surrounding environment

11:15 Understanding The Architecture Of Bridges In Relation To The Public Realm

• Identifying the role of bridges in urban space
• Understanding how bridge design should follow and encourage best practices in terms of environmental protection and economic and social development
• Assessing the bridge contribution to the aesthetic experience and general quality of the city

Jean-François Blassel
Architect and Engineer, Director
RFR Paris

11:55 Architect’s Approach To Bridge Design For Pedestrian Users

• Assessing the role of pedestrian bridges in facilitating the circulation
• Ensuring the habitability and sustainability of pedestrian bridges
• Designing aesthetics to deliver an enjoyable experience to the users

Steven W. Miller
Managing Director, Dubai
FX FOWLE Architects

13:35 Assessing The Latest Architectural Concept Design For Bridges In The Middle East

• Reviewing bridge design and management challenges
• Identifying innovative responses to site constraints and special requirements
• Achieving a balance between architectural and structural design while integrating the local culture

Nidal Odeh
Regional Head of Bridges and Civil Structures
Hyder Consulting Middle East Limited

14:15 Identifying New Methods For The Inspection And Enhancement Of Lifetime For Steel-Bridges

• Assessing bridge inspection challenges and solutions
• Identifying the techniques available for bridge inspection to reduce traffic delays and disruption
• Using new methods to enhance fatigue life of welded components

Professor Dr.-Ing. Thomas Ummenhofer
Head of Research Institute for Steel, Timber and Masonry Department Steel and Lightweight Structures
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

15:25 CASE STUDY: Reconstructing The Al Mafraq Interchange

• Reviewing the strategic planning context and overall management
• Understanding the technical consideration of the design and construction
• Identifying the lessons learnt from the project and looking forward

Eng. Mohamed Al Ameri
Project Manager, Head of Transportation Coordination Section, Abu Dhabi Municipality Eng. Javad Akhtar, Technical Director
Hyder Consulting Middle East Limited

16:05 CASE STUDY: Assessing Maintenance Strategies Of Bridges In The Al Ain Region

• Reviewing the methods used in the repairs of bridges in Al-Ain
• Developing future strategies for the maintenance of bridges
• Identifying recent bridges maintenance contracts in Al Ain Municipality

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

16:45 Final Comments From The Chair

16:55 End Of Conference Day Two