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Fourth International Symposium on Infrastructure Engineering in Developing Countries (IEDC-2013)

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INTRODUCTION

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Fourth international symposium on infrastructure engineering in developing countries (IEDC-2013) has been organized successfully by IEP (Institute of Engineers, Pakistan) and NED University of Engineering and Technology with significant collaboration of HEC (Higher Education Commission), PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council), Procedia Engineering and Elsevier at Expo Center, Karachi from 26th to 28th December, 2013. Initial two days were meant for IEDC symposium and last day was specifically designed for IEP. Previously IEDC-2010 has been successfully accomplished by NED University of Engineering and Technology in which internationally authors has participated for the presentation of their papers and concluded with remarkable and strategic solutions way forward that was basically the foundation of IEDC-2013.

THEMATIC IDEA AND CONCEPTUAL APPROACH TO SYMPOSIUM

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The purpose behind the design of this symposium was to impart the theoretical background of infrastructure development in various countries and linked up with the role model of practical implementation. In this connection, various stakeholders come up with innovative ideas of construction, transportation planning, infrastructure problems and their solutions in an efficient manner and so presented the view points for certain and useful key points in future development program of developing countries. Not only that the implemented techniques are also discussed with the ease of applications and software in most of the presented research papers.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM DETAILS

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The conference and symposium was based on two days, each day consisted of different technical sessions respectively. Apart from that the inaugural session details are also included in this head.

INAUGRAL SESSION, DAY 01

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Initially the session was presided over by the vice Chancellor NED University Prof. Dr. Muhammad Afzal Haque. In his remarks he stressed upon the need of all stake holders to work together combining infrastructure utilities and development, and carry out work in a way to benefit society and mankind.




In the welcome speech Prof. Dr. Mir Shabbar Ali, Chairman Department of Urban and Infrastructure Engineering said that from 2001 to 2013 the IEDC progressed to publish quality research papers internationally by Elsevier with the productive data for market and this symposium is also the best example of it. Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. S.F.A Rafeeqi said that a futuristic approach should be involved in the knowledge delivered by concerned institutions and universities; he further defined the intricate interaction between practice, research, theory and code, in his key note speech. In connection to his speech, Dean Faculty of civil engineering and architecture Prof. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi emphasized the model of quality work and research through practical exposure.

TECHNICAL SESSION I, DAY 01

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The first technical session was chaired by Mr. Gul Najam Jamy, Assistant Country Director UNDP. He elaborated the role of UNDP in development of Urban Infrastructure in Pakistan. This session consist on three research papers namely, ‘Development of a regional transport policy support system for rural planning agencies in the developing world’, ‘Estimation of traffic congestion cost- A case study on a major arterials in Karachi’ and ‘Monitoring spatial and temporal transformation in cultivated land coverage in Karachi using geo spatial techniques’, by Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur, Dr. Muhammad Adnan and Ms Anila Kausar respectively. The theme is set for the land use planning and representation with geographical perspective. For proper motivations, souvenirs were awarded to the authors by session chair.



TECHNICAL SESSION II, DAY 01

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The second technical session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Amir Kavussi, Associate Professor at Tarbiat Modares University Tehran, Iran. He appreciated the work of Urban Engineering Department and NED University, and showed his gladness with the research and the value given to the infrastructure development. This session consist of four research paper with presentations entitling ‘ Land sustainability analysis for petrol filling stations using GIS’, ‘ Approach to fire related disaster management in high density urban area’,’ Cost evaluation of vehicles involved in road traffic accident in Karachi Pakistan-Macro spatial perspectives’ and ‘ Time dynamic characteristics of road crashes in developing countries’, by Mr. Shabbir Hussain Khahro, Mr. Muhammad Azeem, Mr Salman Zubair and Mr. Khawaja Sheeraz respectively. The papers were specifically meant with the base line of safety and policy formulation work for stakeholders.




TECHNICAL SESSION III, DAY 01

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Third technical session was chaired by the Chairman Department of Urban and Infrastructure Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mir Shabbar Ali. This session consisted two research papers on ‘Passenger car equivalent factors in heterogeneous traffic environment – Are we using right numbers?’ and ‘Significance of sensor location in real-time traffic state estimation’ by Dr. Muhammad Adnan and Mr. Afzal Ahmed respectively. The session entails the idea of transportation system and network modeling in detail

DAY 02 INITIATION

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The second day of the conference was initiated by Prof. Dr. Ir. Ansar-Ul-Haq Yasar, Professor at Transportation Research Institute (IMOB), Hasselt University, Belgium by his key note speech. He suggested in a manner that an era of prosperity or glory will not come via a course of natural evolution; it needs a group of pioneers with a vision for the future and determination. According to his perspective; in Pakistan transportation planning tends to favor those major cities or areas with more political power.





FINAL SESSION, DAY 02

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Final session was based on four technical papers chaired by Prof. Faheem Ahsan, expert member, BOS, Department of Urban and Infrastructure Engineering, Ex-Dean Faculty Civil Engineering at NED University. Authors presented on ‘Sample preparation technique for fiber reinforced cemented soils’, ‘ Application of different testing method for evaluating effects of hydrated lime in bituminous mixes’, ‘ Laboratory characterization of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) using strength’ and on the research and development about the cement, concrete and admixture done by Lucky Cement Industries, by Prof. Dr. Amanullah Marri, Dr. Amir Kavussi, Mr. Kashif A. Khan and Mr. Muhammad Kashif, manager customer service and support Lucky Cement Ltd, respectively. At the end of this session Prof. Dr. Faheem Ahsan awarded the conference souvenirs to the speakers.

CONCLUDING WORDS

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The stakeholders were given the opportunity to sit together and sort out new ideas and suggestions for future perspective. Not only that, international speakers were invited to conclude with their effective remarks. In the session, Dr. Amir Kavussi said that Pakistan and Iran have similar issues and challenges, and in future there is a possibility of emerging significant urban transportation system in these two. Prof. Dr. Mir Shabbar Ali in the end enlighten the vote of thanks to the presenters and speakers and also appreciated the efforts of University students, volunteers and supporters. In a way, a group photo was also taken.




The Following Paper Presented in IEDC 2013

Papers Presented
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“Development of a regional transport policy support system for rural planning agencies in the developing world”
- Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur, Madzlan Napiah, Imtiaz Chandio, Taufiq Ahmed Qureshi Shabir Hussain Khahro
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“Estimation of Traffic Congestion Cost-A Case Study of a Major Arterial in Karachi”
- Dr. Mir Shabbar Ali, Muhammad Adnan,Syed Muhammad Noman, Syed Fazal Abbas Baqueri
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“Best Practice Criteria for Sustainable Maintenance Management of Heritage Buildings in Malaysia”
- Mahmoud Sodangi, Mohd Faris Khamidi, Arazi Idrus, Dabo Baba Hammad , Abdullahi Ahmed Umar
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“Solid waste collection routes optimization via GIS techniques in Ipoh city, Malaysia”
- Amirhossein Malakahmad, Putri Md Bakri,Munirah Radin Md Mukhtar, Noordiana Khalil
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“Land suitability analysis for installing new petrol filling stations using GIS”
- Shabir Hussain Khahro, Abdul Nasir Matori,Imtiaz Chandio , Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur
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“Monitoring Spatial and Temporal Transformation in Cultivated Land Coverage in Karachi Using Geo-Spatial Techniques”
- Anila Kausar, Muhammad Azeem,Muhammad Ahmed, Khalida Mahmood
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“Accident Analysis Using Count Data for Unsignalized Intersections in Malaysia”
- Ashar Ahmed,Ahmad Sadullah, Ahmad Yahya
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For presenting paper on “Criticality Analysis of Defects in Civil Engineering Structures: Case of Onshore Process Plant”
- Dabo B. Hammad,Nasir Shafiq, Muhd Fadhil Nuruddin, Mahmoud Sodangi Umar Abdullahi Ahmed
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“Approach to Fire-Related Disaster Management in High Density Urban-Area”
- Muhammad Azeem
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“Cost evaluation of vehicles involved in road traffic accidents in Karachi, Pakistan A Geospatial Perspective”
- Jamil Kazmi, Salman Zubair
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“Time Dynamic Characteristics for Road Crashes in Developing Countries”
- Dr. Mir Shabbar Ali, Mr. Khawaja Sheeraz
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“GIS-based land suitability analysis of sustainable hillside development”
- Imtiaz Ahmed Chandio, Abd Nasir Matori, Khamaruzaman Wan Yusof Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur, Mansir Aminu.
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“Effect of overloaded vehicles on the performance of highway bridge girder: A case study”
- Sadaqat Khan, Tehmina Ayub, Adnan Qadir
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“Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened by CFRP Wraps with and without End Anchorages”
- Asad-Ur-Rehman Khan, Shamsoon Fareed
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“Passenger Car Equivalent Factors in Heterogeneous Traffic Environment-Are We Using the Right Numbers?”
- Muhammad Adnan
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“Management Of Remote Construction Projects By Large Saudi Companies"
- Bhzad Sidawi , Abdul Salam Alsudairi
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“Slow adoption of PPP in developing countries: Survey of Nigerian Construction professionals”
- Abdulganiyu Qtairu,Abdul Salam Alsudairi,Noor Amila Wan Abdullah Zawawi,Mahmoud Sodangi, Dabo B. Hammad
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“Time Extension Factors in Construction Industry of Pakistan
- Syed Shujaa Safdar Gardezi
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“Investigating the Awareness of Onsite Mechanization in Malaysian Construction Industry”
- Muhammad Waris Ali Khan,Mohd. Shahir Liew,Mohd. Faris Khamidi, Arazi Idrus
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“Mechanical Properties of igh-Performance Concrete Reinforced with Basalt Fibres”
- Tehmina Ayub, Nasir Shafiq, Muhd Fadhil Nuruddin
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“Sample preparation technique for fiber reinforced cemented soils”
- Amanullah Marri, Salah Uddin, Dariusz Wanatoski
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“Application of different testing methods for evaluating effects of hydrated lime in bituminous mixes”
- Amir Kavussi, Javad Bakhtiari “Laboratory Characterization of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) using Strength”
- Kashif Ahmed, Muhammad Irfan, Afaq Khattak
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“Factors Influencing Integrated Project Delivery in Publicly Owned Construction Projects: An Information Modelling Perspective”
- Nida Azhar, Youngcheol Kang, Irtishad Ahmad “Financing PF2 Projects: Opportunities for Islamic Project Finance?”
- Mahadi Ahmad, Abdullahi Ahmed Umar,Noor Amila Wan Abdullah Zawawi, Mohd Faris Khamidi,Arazi Idrus
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“Foreign Market Entry Considerations of Emerging Economy Firms: An Example of Pakistani Contractor”
- Ahsen Maqsoom, Chotchai Charoenngam, Rehan Masood “Is BIM Adoption Advantageous for Construction Industry of Pakistan?” - Rehan Masood, Muhammad Khurram Nazar Kharal
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“PFI procurement skills: a cross-sector survey of practitioner”
- Noor Amila Wan Abdullah Zawawi, Abdullahi Ahmed Umar, Abdul Rashid Abdul Aziz, Olivier Crouzier, Mohd Faris Khamidi, Arazi Idrus
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“Significance of sensor location in real-time traffic stat estimation”
- Afzal Ahmed,David Watling,Dong Negoduy
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