Hong Kong

Division Special
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Focus on
Y. K. Cheng November 2005 at the Holiday Inn
Golden Miles, and enjoyed by all
present.
Our Annual Visit to Beijing from 23-

Hong Kong 25 May, 2006 was participated by over

30 Committee members and senior
members. We had fruitful interactions
with our counterparts, notably those
from the Beijing Institute of
Y. K. Cheng, Chairman, Joint Structural Division, Architectural Design & Research, and
visited the construction sites of the 2008
HKIE & IStructE introduces this Hong Kong Joint Olympics as well as several very inter-
Structural Division supplement esting projects.
The winners of this year’s Joint
Structural Division Special Awards were

A
s Chairman of the Joint Institute of Surveyors, and the HK decided by the Judging Panel after thor-
Structural Division, I am very Institute of Planners. We also run the ough consideration. The Awards include
pleased to introduce to you this IStructE China Awards, the Joint Special Award of China Projects and
Special Issue on Hong Kong, where we Structural Division Special Awards. Hong Kong Projects, and one
have 5263 members. Committee members and senior Commendation Award.
The main activities of the Joint members also represented the Joint
Structural Division include monthly Structural Division on various boards Thanks are due to Professional recognition and
committee meetings, technical meetings and committees of the HK Institution of Professor K. F. training
and technical visits, the Annual General Engineers and government depart- Chung who co- The assessment for the Reciprocal
Meeting, Annual Visit, the Annual ments. ordinated the Recognition Agreement between the
seminar and the Annual Dinner as well With strong support from 400 material for this Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and
as the Joint Institute Conference with members and guests, the Annual supplement. the National Administration Board of
the HK Institute of Architects, HK Dinner was successfully held on 25 Engineering Registration (Structural),

ISTRUCTE CHINA AWARDS 2005

The IStructE China Awards 2005 was administrated by

the Joint Structural Division of HKIE & IStructE together
with full support from IStructE local representatives in
Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Initial vetting of the
Awards took place in November 2005 in Shanghai for
projects in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, and in
January 2006 in Hong Kong for Hong Kong projects.
Final selection of the Awards was conducted on 16 and
17 February 2006 in Hong Kong, and a total of 10
outstanding construction projects were presented by
prominent structural engineers to the Judging Panel IStructE President Michael Dickson with
chaired by Michael Dickson CBE, President, IStructE. Judges with the winning team from Arup recipients of the Structural Achievement
On the recommendations of the Judging Panel, the Commendations
results were announced during the Award Presentation Supreme Structural Award
Dinner on 17 February 2006. • Langham Place, Hong Kong Structural Special Merit in Integration with
Ove Arup and Partners Hong Kong Ltd Architecture
Judging Panel
• Raycom Building C, Beijing (Beijing Institute of
• Michael Dickson CBE, President, IStructE Special Structural Award Architectural Design)
• Dr H. K. Cheng, OBE, GBS, JP Chairman, H.K. Cheng • Kunming International Horticultural Exposition,
& Partners Ltd.; Chairman, Tianjin Gangjin Architects Kunming (Shanghai Jiaoda Andi Architecture Structural Special Merit in Quality of
& Engineers Ltd. IStructE Gold Medalist 2001, HKIE Design Institute) Materials and Construction
Gold Medalist 2005 • Guangzhou New Baiyun International Airport • Guangzhou New Baiyun International Airport
• Professor Fu Xue-yi, Chief Engineer, The Institute of Passenger Terminal Building, Guangzhou (The Passenger Terminal Building, Guangzhou (The
Architectural Design & Research, Shenzhen Architectural Design and Research Institute of Architectural Design and Research Institute of
University, Co-ordinator, IStructE China Group Guangdong Province) Guangdong Province)
• Professor Jiang Huan-cheng, Chairman, Jiang’s
Architects & Engineers, Consultant Chief Engineer, Structural Achievement Commendation Structural Special Merit in Harmony with
Shanghai Xian Dai Architecture Design Group, • LG Beijing Building, Beijing (Beijing Institute of Environment
Shanghai, Member, China Academy of Engineering, Architectural Design) • Kunming International Horticultural Exposition,
Design Master • Raycom Building C, Beijing(Beijing Institute of (Kunming Shanghai Jiaoda Andi Architecture
• Professor Shi Yong-jiu, Department of Civil Architectural Design) Design Institute)
Engineering, Tsinghua University, Co-ordinator, • Qinhuangdao Olympics Sports Center Stadium,
IStructE Beijing Group Qinhuangdao (The Architecture Design Structural Special Merit in Cost Effectiveness
&Research Institute, Tongji University) • Cambridge House, Hong Kong (Maunsell
• Dalian Road Tunnel, Shanghai (Shanghai Tunnel Structural Consultants Ltd)
Engineering & Rail Transit Design & Research
Institute)
• GD Modern International Exhibition Center,
Dongguan (The Architecture Design & Research
Institute, Southern China University of
Technology)
• Shenzhen Merchants Bank, Shenzhen(Shenzhen
Panel of Judges (from left) : K. K. Choy, Dr. General Institute of Architectural Design &
H. K. Cheng, Ms Zoe Zhou (for Professor Fu Research)
Xue-yi), Professor Jiang Huan-cheng, • Cambridge House, Hong Kong (Maunsell
Michael Dickson and Professor Shi Yong-jiu Structural Consultants Ltd) The judges with the recipients of Merit Awards

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or NABER(S), of the Ministry of marginally over 30% which is considered

ISTRUCTE CHINA AWARDS 2005 Construction, China was successfully to be encouraging.
held on 15-17 November 2005 at Hai Learned Society activities continue
Left & Below: Nan Island, China. To facilitate our to thrive here. To generate interest in
Supreme Award candidates for the assessment, Professor writing amongst structural engineers,
winner Rong Baisheng (F) was invited to deliver especially young ones, we have intro-
Langham Place, a half-day lecture on seismic design on 5 duced the Best Reporter Award
Hong Kong November. scheme. Participants at seminars,
Funded by the Commerce, Industry meetings and visits were encouraged to
and Technology Bureau, we have insti- submit reports, with prizes given to the
gated and organised a training package best submissions.
to sharpen the competitive edge of local The story of Hong Kong is not
young engineers for them to work in complete without considering China.
mainland China. On 14-16 and 19-21 An increasing number of Hong Kong
December 2005, two seminars were held structural engineers are working on
with presentations made by four projects there. The China Award 2005
renowned structural engineers and was initiated, to bring together
professors from the mainland to some members of the Institution working in
100 young structural engineers. China and in Hong Kong. The quality
The Annual Seminar on 23 June was of the final submissions in the inaugu-
attended by over 250. Structural engi- ral award held on 17 February, at the
neering plays an indispensable role in Island Shangri-La Hotel was very
mitigating hazards relating to fire. high. 14 awards were presented for
This seminar examined the effect of outstanding projects in China and
fire on buildings and structures, and Hong Kong for excellence in structural
the recent rapid progress in develop- engineering (see panels). President
ment in structural fire engineering Michael Dickson chaired the distin-
design with particular relevance to guished panel of judges. The winners
HK. Our very prominent speakers were announced in an ‘Oscar’ fashion
came from HK, China, the USA and adding to the memorability of the occa-
Europe, representing government, sion. We now look forward to China
consultancy and academia. Topics Award 2007.
covered included design methodology, Still on China and young structural
analytical tools, case studies, novel engineers, we were heavily involved in
techniques and post-fire assessment. administering a grant under The
Guest-of-Honour was Cheung Hau-wai, Professional Services Development
HK’s Director of Buildings. Dr S. Assistance Scheme (PSDAS) offered by
Shyam Sunder of the National the HK Government aiming at increas-
Institute of Standards & Technology ing the competitiveness of HK’s profes-
(NIST), Chief Investigator for the US sional service sector in external
Federal Government into the collapse markets including the China market.
of the World Trade Center Towers, Over 80 young structural engineers
spoke on the investigation, report and attended lectures in Hong Kong in
its sweeping recommendations, which December 2005 on seismic design and
could have a lasting influence on structural engineering practice in
future codes and building technology China given by leading structural engi-
worldwide. neers from China. This was followed
Professor Mario Fontana of the Swiss by intern opportunities in design
Federal Institute of Technology (ETH- offices in China. In short, frequent
Above: Special Structural Award winner Kunming Zurich) enlightened us on structural fire exchange and working together will
International Horticultural Expositiojn, Kunming design of buildings, drawing experience contribute towards mutually scaling
from Eurocodes as well as that from new heights in structural design prac-
international practice. This seminar tice.
greatly appealed to structural engineers Fred S.H. Ng steps down at the end
and allied professionals involved in of the 2005-06 session as Overseas
assessing fire risk and formulating Representative for Hong Kong, having
design solutions to make our built envi- served in this capacity for well over 30
ronment intrinsically safe. years, and seeing phenomenal
Michael Dickson CBE, President of membership growth in this period.
IStructE visited Hong Kong on 12-17 This must have been a record, and we
February 2006. On 13 February, he all owe Fred a huge debt of gratitude
delivered an Address entitled ‘An for all that he has contributed towards
International Institution for the structural engineering in HK.
Future – IStructE in Hong Kong’. This The Institution is celebrating its
was followed by a report on institu- Centenary in 2008 and Hong Kong
tional matters by Chief Executive of will be hosting the Centenary
the IStructE, Dr Keith Eaton. Another Conference which will run from 24 to
highlight of the night was the presen- 26 January, 2008. Organising work is
tation of certificates by President of in progress and this Conference prom-
the IStructE to two newly elected ises prominent speakers, social events
fellows and 35 newly elected members. and technical visits to landmark struc-
The Chartered Membership examina- tures. So mark the dates in your diary,
Above: Special Structural Award winner Guangzhou New
tion was held on 21 April 2006 with a and I greatly look forward to person-
Baiyun International Airport Passenger Terminal Building
total of 265 candidates. The pass rate is ally welcoming you in HongKong. se

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Joint Structural Division of the significant contribution of our

structural engineers to projects in
China.

Special Awards 2006 This year, there are three submissions

on Hong Kong Projects and five submis-
sions on China Projects. These submis-
sions were selected by a Panel of Judges
comprising of very senior members
together with allied professions based on
the following assessment criteria:

T
he Joint Structural Division tures in the last two years. The first aesthetics, engineering approach, inte-
Special Awards aims to promote award was held in 1998/1999 and this is gration, economy, innovation, buildabil-
excellence in structural engineer- the eighth event. Since 2004/2005, the ity, unusual features, energy efficiency
ing demonstrated through the design award has extended to include a Special and environmental friendliness, sustain-
and construction of buildings and struc- Award for China Projects in recognition ability and serviceability

HONG KONG PROJECTS: SPECIAL AWARD

Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited for Steel trusses cantilevered from the core wall are
the Three Pacific Place, Hong Kong used to support the plant room level on the roof to
create double storey height on Level 38. The tower
Three Pacific Place is recognised as a successful rests on a 3 to 3.5m thick reinforced concrete raft
urban redevelopment project in Wanchai District, on Grade III Rock.
which comprises of a 38-Storey Grade A+ office Due to the phased possession of the site in five
tower on top of two levels of podium and three parcels and the future extension requirement, the
levels of basement in Phase 1 with structural overall building structures are to be designed for
provision for a future extension, a pedestrian three different cases namely the phase 1, the future
subway connecting to MTRC Admiralty Station and extension and the construction stage.
a provision of pedestrian footbridge. The completion of the foundation and core wall
A highly eccentric reinforced concrete core wall construction under Wing Fung Street West prior to
abutting the eastern façade provides the overall the superstructure construction was rendered due
lateral stability of the tower. State of the art to the sequential site acquisition. Back calculation
structural optimisation has been carried out to method to determine the maximum height of the
reduce the concrete volume by 3502m3 and curtain wall could be erected without extra
increase the total usable floor area by 606m2. strengthening works to the permanent structures as
A 350mm thick post-tensioning flat slab with a well as retrofit construction technique for
maximum span of 16m (simply supported) and foundation and core wall of the concerned portion
4.5m (cantilevered) is adopted as the office floor were adopted.
system. The storey height and clear height of the The first three-dimensional tensioned cable-net
office floor are 3950mm and 2750mm respectively. glass wall system in Hong Kong has been installed
Structural provision for possible inter-storey on the podium to create a very transparent view.
staircase openings on the office floor has been The height of the cable nets are 21m and 10m at
allowed for on the post-tensioning slab to suit the Queen’s Road East and Star Street.
tenancy possible requirements. There are eight major interrelated tender
Ten composite columns located around the packages: Demolition, Excavation and Lateral
perimeter at 9m to 13.5m c/c and the core wall Support, Advance Foundation, Advance Steelwork,
provide the gravity load support system. Due to the Main Contact, External works and Pedestrian
requirement of maintaining the distance of the Subway. Very detail collaboration of the tendering
exterior column face to the façade constant, the strategy as well as structural design warranted the
composite columns have been eccentrically tower completion on time and within budget.
transferred seven times from 1800mm diameter on
Structural, Tunnel, Geotechnical and Civil Engineer: Architect & M&E Engineer:
G/F to 800mm x 800mm on Level 37.
Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd.

Client & Project Manager: Quantity Surveyor:

Swire Properties Ltd Davis Langdon & Seah Hong Kong Ltd

Main Contractor:
Gammon Construction Ltd

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SPECIAL AWARD 2006 CHINA PROJECTS

Maunsell Structural Consultants Ltd for the

Grand Gateway, Shanghai

The Grand Gateway lies at one of the busiest zones

in Shanghai, Xu Hui District, is bounded by Hong
Qiao Road and Hua Shan Road. The multi-
functional development has a gross floor area of
about 310,000m2 and comprises two 55-storey
office towers, two 34-storey residential towers, and
one 18-storey service apartment, all linked by a six
levels of retails podium and a three-storey
basement.
Construction of the project was carried out in
two phases. Phase one started in 1993 and was
completed in 1999. It included the whole of the six
levels retail podium, the basement and one of the
residential towers. Phase two started in 2003 and
was completed in 2005.
The structural form of the twin office towers is
the central core with exterior column frame system
providing a 13m column-free office space. The
exterior column frame is transferred at level 7
providing a smooth transformation between the
tower office layout and the spacious shopping mall
arrangement. The twin towers are lit at night by the
40m high steel roof lanterns at the roof top,
providing the ‘Landmark’ feature of the
development.
To ensure compatibility of the structures built in
phase one with the current seismic design codes,
and also enhancing the safety standards of the
structures, carbon fibre strengthening is used to

The Hong Kong Engineers’

contribution to the
application of advanced
technologies in Shanghai
enhance the strength and the ductility of the
required structural members. The strengthening
works include full wrap for columns, strip wraps and
strip strengthening for beams and walls.
The service apartment is a reinforced concrete
frame structure over 70m above ground. The 10
levels of cascading L-shaped apartment floors
constructed on top of the eight-level rectangular
shaped operating retail podium resulted in
irregularity in both horizontal and vertical structural
arrangement.
In order to mitigate adverse effects during
seismic events, structural dampers are introduced to
change and control the structural properties such
that the critical seismic movements can be
controlled.
Phase two construction was carried out on top of
the operating retail podium. Settlement joint using
the rocking slab approach were design to mitigate
the effect of the differential settlement. Careful
planning of the whole construction procedure
including material handling, formwork erection,
and concreting, together with safety precautionary
measures were implemented and resulted with no
adverse effect to the normal operation of the retails
podium during the construction of the towers.

Structural Engineer: Frank C.Y. Feng Architect & Associates (HK) Ltd.
Maunsell Structural Consultants Ltd. LM2 Consortium, Singapore
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute
Client : Co., Ltd. (ECADI)
Shanghai Kong Hui Property Development Co. Ltd.
Contractor:
Architects: Fujita Corporation Ltd.
Callison Architecture Inc., USA Shanghai Construction Co. Ltd.

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COMMENDATION

Maunsell Structural Consultants Ltd. for the

Choi Hung Park & Ride Development No. 8
Clear Water Bay Road, Kowloon

The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Choi Hung Park and

Ride Development is a multi-functional
residential/transport interchange built above the
existing MTR Choi Hung tunnel, completed in
December 2005. The development site fronts Clear
Water Bay Road and is a prominent transport node
for different modes of public transportation. It
consists of a 57-storey residential tower, a nine-
storey Passenger Transport Interchange and carpark Structural Engineer:
podium, a vehicular access ramp for the PTI, a two- Maunsell Structural Consultants Ltd.
level basement, a footbridge linked to the existing
community, and an underground pedestrian subway Developer:
connecting the basement and the underground Mass Transit Railway Corporation (MTRC)
MTR station. Chun Wo Construction & Engineering Co. Ltd.
A substantial part of the podium is situated
immediately above the on-grade MTRC tunnel Architects:
completed in 1978. RC trusses spanning between Ronald Lu & Partners (HK) Ltd.
the existing tunnel’s walls were reserved for
supporting the podium structures with limited trusses on the MTR tunnel. Several design options Contractor:
loading allowance. Intelligent engineering design, with different scenarios of podium construction Chun Wo Contractors Ltd.
on the grade ground slab in association with the progress in different portions were provided and
innovative shear transducer, enhances the loading arrangements were made for design decisions well-planned phase traffic diversions streamlined the
capacity so that a building much higher than the during construction. construction of the car access ramp to the PTI
original design can be achieved. The development is within the protection areas development.
Intensive appraisals to the existing structures were for railway, water main and drainage culvert where For a structure adjacent to a busy highway as well
carried out before and during construction where the construction is constrained. Clear Water Bay as sitting next to, and on top, of an operating MTR
the appraisal results were analysed in detail and Road is a busy main route linking the city centre and tunnel, innovative and comprehensive engineering
integrated into the structural design. The the outskirts. Horizontal pipe piles and grouted pillar designs are the major solutions to complete the
‘Observational Method’ was adopted to eliminate supports were introduced for subway construction most challenging construction. Integration of multi-
the uncertainty on prediction of the structural that resolved the excavation problem on the busy disciplinary engineering professions lead the project
behaviour during construction above the existing road. And special ramp design, together with the to a successful outcome.

Kenneth Severn Award 2007

Bridges are unusual in that their structural form is not hidden as in most other structures. Another unique aspect is that
they do not enclose space, but provide a transportation facility. Bridges can be routine or dramatic, but invariably
contribute to their environment. Designing bridges can be immensely rewarding with highly visible results.
Are these the reasons why bridge engineering is so appealing to structural engineers of all ages?

How to apply: submit a paper titled 'The Appeal of Bridge Engineering to Structural Engineers' of no more than 4 sides of A4 including images
to IStructE by 31 December 2006. Points will be awarded for originality, the value of the paper to the profession of structural engineering and
clarity of presentation. The winning paper will be published in The Structural Engineer (subject to appropriate review) and the author will
receive a prize of £500 and the Kenneth Severn Diploma.

Entrants for the Kenneth Severn Award must be 28 years of age or under from 29th September 2006. Entry is NOT restricted to membership of the Institution.
Please send entries to: Sarah Okoye, Senior Administrator, IStructE, 11 Upper Belgrave Street, London SW1X 8BH, United Kingdom
T +44(0)20 7235 4535, F +44(0)20 7235 4294, E [email protected] W www.istructe.org

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