Research Project No.1
Minimizing Impact to Tsunami-Threatened Area in Northwestern Malaysia Coast Using Tsunami Responsive Architecture Strategy - A Case Study in Kuala Muda
This is an initial research project undertaken by this laboratory under the Universiti Sains Malaysia Short-Term Grant granted for the period of two years. This research commenced from December 2016 until December 2018) Total grant awarded is RM 19, 974.00.
Research Project No.2
A study on the aerodynamics roofing system for multi-story building: in preventing uplifting in strong wind routing area.
This is an initiative research project undertaken to study the effect of architectural roofing design in multi-storey housing in effort to reduce damage during strong-wind condition. The research initiated by the recent strong wind event that uplifted Taman Merak Jaya (Kondo Rakyat) roofing system on the 2nd October 2017. According to the witnesses (which are also the victims) the wind started at around 4:00 to 5:30 a.m. and further developed until around 6:00 a.m. when it intensified and ripped off the roofs of at least three apartment units.
Research Project No.3
A study on the traditional rural residential houses' roofing system to prevent damage during strong wind season
Minimizing Impact to Tsunami-Threatened Area in Northwestern Malaysia Coast Using Tsunami Responsive Architecture Strategy - A Case Study in Kuala Muda
This is an initial research project undertaken by this laboratory under the Universiti Sains Malaysia Short-Term Grant granted for the period of two years. This research commenced from December 2016 until December 2018) Total grant awarded is RM 19, 974.00.
Research Project No.2
A study on the aerodynamics roofing system for multi-story building: in preventing uplifting in strong wind routing area.
This is an initiative research project undertaken to study the effect of architectural roofing design in multi-storey housing in effort to reduce damage during strong-wind condition. The research initiated by the recent strong wind event that uplifted Taman Merak Jaya (Kondo Rakyat) roofing system on the 2nd October 2017. According to the witnesses (which are also the victims) the wind started at around 4:00 to 5:30 a.m. and further developed until around 6:00 a.m. when it intensified and ripped off the roofs of at least three apartment units.
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| Figure 1: The metal sheet roofing and other debris transported approximately 30 metres away from its original location at Block A |
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| Figure 2: The roofing were uplifted, blown down from Block A, and rested in between Block B & C |
A study on the traditional rural residential houses' roofing system to prevent damage during strong wind season
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