picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila Calliope-powered blog Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:50:00 +0000 http://calliopeblogs.com/?v=2.0 en Ballroom Dancing and Bowling In February http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=15 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=15#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:50:00 +0000 picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=15  To promote camaraderie among the members and friends of the chapter, PICE-LNM held last February two major events. The Annual Valentine's Ballroom Dancing held last February 12, 2010 provided the members and partners a time for relaxation and fun through ballroom dancing.

Last Feb. 27, 2010 the 1sr PICE-LNM Bowling Tournament was held at the Playdium, Quezon City. Fourteen teams competed. The top 3 winners were the teams from PAGASA, DNA Engg and Construction and DPWH Phil. Bridge Project Office.

]]> Lectures on Climate Change and Land Slides http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=14 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=14#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:38:00 +0000 picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=14 Paul Finlay, who was born in New Zealand, completed a B.E. degree under Professor Tom Paulay, and was selected to study at Kyoto Imperial University on a UNESCO Fellowship. He studied at the Earthquake Engineering laboratory in Kyoto Imperial Universtiy, and in the field near Kobe, particularly the Satsukiyama Faultline, a side fault of the Nojima fault, which ruptured in the Kobe Earthquake. This work was under Professor Hazuo Fujita – the ‘father of earthquake study in Japan”.

He completed an M.E. degree at Auckland University, studying Earthquake Engineering, Structural Geology, and Slope Engineering. He completed a thesis on D.C. mV as a precursor to an Earthquake, testing the Chinese 1975 Haicheng Earthquake data and its practical application.

He is pioneering in New Zealand, the relationship of dating landslides to simple rate of tree growth in determining the approximate date the landslide occurred in conjunction with known hurricane dates and the resultant frequency of failure of the land.

He supports and applies the Australian Geomechanics Guidelines for Landslide Susceptibility, Hazard and Risk Zoning for Land Use Planning, and the New Zealand GNS Science Guideline for assessing planning policy and Consent requirements for Landslide prone land.

He was involved in the West Coast Shakeout, the inaugural earthquake preparation for the coming M8 Alpine Fault earthquake.

He hopes to interest and support Philippine Engineers to study this fault and ramifications in New Zealand, and apply for faultlines in the Philippines.

]]> Officers, Directors and Plans in 2010 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=13 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=13#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:27:00 +0000 picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=13 Last Dec. 4, 2009, PICE-LNM members elected the Board of Officers and Directors for 2010. This year's board members are:

  • President:  Emil K. Sadain
  • 1st VP: Mario G. Lualhati
  • 2nd VP: Melvin Q. Balagot
  • Secretary: Amelia T. Marquez
  • Treasurer: Gerardo S. Ancheta
  • Auditor: Pedro B. Marinas, Jr.
  • Business Mgr: Mikunug D. Macud
  • P.R.O.: Demetrio N. Aquino 
  • Directors: Patrick B. Gatan , Armando L. Miranda, Jose C. Gabriel, Andres W.C. Oreta, Adilberte B. Rosete, Edgar A. Soriano, Ferdinand R.M. Ubay

The board held its first meeting last Jan. 22, 2010 at the PBP Office. The working committees were organized and the one-year plan of activities discussed. Among the plans for the 1st quarter of 2010 are:

  • Jan 29, 2010 (DLSU-Manila) - Lectures on Climate Change and Landslides by Engr. Paul Finlay of New Zealand

  • Feb. 12, 2010 - Valentine's Ballroom Dancing

  • Feb. 27, 2010 - Summer Bowling Tournament

 

]]> Year-End Activities of the Chapter - Bowling, Induction and X'mas Party http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=12 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=12#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:11:00 +0000 picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=12

  •  November 22, 2009 - 4th PICE Bolwling Tournament at Playdium Bowling Center, Araneta Ave. QC

  • December 4, 2009 - Induction of 2010 Officers and Christmas Party at the Philippine Columbian Association, Plaza Dilao, Paco, Manila. Registration starts at 5:30 PM. Dinner at 6:30 PM.  Program: Induction, Raffle, Dance.  Guest Speaker: DPWH Secretary Hon. Victor A. Domingo.

  • Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon 2010!

    • ]]>         Annual General Membership Meeting and Election to be held on October 9, 2009 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=11 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=11#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:17:00 +0000 picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=11 The PICE-LNM Chapter invites all members - associate members, regular members, life members, fellows and student members - to the Annual General Membership Meeting and Election on October 9, 2009 at the Philippine Columbian Association (PCA). The program which starts at 11:00 AM is summarized as follows:

    • 11:00 AM - Registration
    • 12:00 NN - Lunch
    • 12:30 - Project Presentation by Davies Paint
    • 1:00 PM General Membership Meeting and Election 
    • Invocation
    • Pnhilippine National Anthem
    • Welcome Remarks
    • Introduction of the Guest Speaker
    • Speech
    • Open Forum
    • Treasurer's Report
    • President's Report
    • Election of 2010 Board of Directors and Officers
    • Raffle and Games
    • Announement of 2010 Board of Directors and Officers
    • Acknowledgment
    • Closing Remarks
    • Adjournment
    ]]>         The 3rd Invitational Bowling Tournament http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=10 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=10#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:07:00 +0000 picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=10  

    The 3rd Invitational Bowling Touranament of the PICE-LNM Chapter will be held on Sept. 12, 2009 (Sat) at the Playdium Bowling Center, Araneta Ave., QC. Registration starts qt 1:00 PM. A team with at least one civil engineer is qualified to join. Cash prizes and trophies will be given to the winners and outstanding bowlers. For more information, contact Dolly (Tel 3767969 or 0915-4999483) or Engr. Demi Aquino (Tel 0917-8919451).

    ]]>         PICE-LNM Invitational Golf Olympic 2009 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=9 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=9#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:53:00 +0000 picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=9  

    PICE-LNM is holding its PICE-LNM Inivtational Golf Tournament on August 23, 2009 at the Intramuros Golf Club, Manila. The tournament starts at 7:00 AM. The registration fee  of P2,000.00 per player inlcudes the green fee, caddy fee, meals, give away and a raffle stub. Electric stand fans will be raflled.  The Intramuros Golf Club tournament rules and guidelines will be adopted.

    For further information, contact the PICE-LNM secretariat c/o Dolly( Tel. 376-7969 ) or Engr. Mikunug Macud (Te. 304-3962). 

     

    ]]>         Discover Civil Engineering @ You Tube - A Photo-Video Making Competition http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=8 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=8#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 09:43:00 +0000 picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=8

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     To increase public awareness on the importance and relevance of civil engineering in building a safe and sustainable environment, the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Lungsod ng Maynila Chapter is launching the “Discover Civil Engineering @ YouTube,” a photo-video making competition for civil engineering students and organizations from CE schools and universities in Manila. In this competition, short photo-videos will be judged based on the following criteria: Theme (30%), Script (30%) and Technique (40%). The top videos will be uploaded in the internet and promoted for viewing to the public and the videos with the most number of views wins the contest. See  guidelines at http://discover-ce.blogspot.com . 

     

     CE schools in Manila are invited to send video entries. A maximum of three entries per school which must be endorsed by the dean, chair or faculty adviser will be accepted. Cash prizes (P5,000 - 1st prize, P3,000 – 2nd prize and P2,000 – 3rd prize) plus certificates will be given to the students and a plaque will be awarded to the school.

    ]]>         1st PICE-LNM Invitational SHOOTFEST & Gun Safety Seminar http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=7 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=7#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:09:00 +0000 picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=7  

    PICE-LNM held its 1st Invitational ShootFest on May 9, 2009 at the QCPD Firing Range, Camp Karingal, QC. This event which was  organized by Engr. Florencio Padernal, Engr. Patrick Gatan, Engr. Adilberto Rosete and Engr. Melvin Balagot was aimed to promote responsible gun ownership and  safety in the handling of firearms, enhance shooting proficiency and develop sportsmanship and camaraderie among participants.   Before the competition a Gun Safety Seminar was held. The competitiion consists of four stages: one short course (4 IPSC Target, 1PP) , two medium courses  (6 to 7 target boards) and one long course (13 target boards). The prizes include trophies, plaques and a 9 mm Smith & Wesson for the over-all winner. A total of 24 shooters  which incudes PICE-LNM President, Engr. Emil Sadain participated. Professional shooters and policemen also joined the competittion.

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    The winners are as follows:

    Standard Over-all (PICE)

    Champion: Florencio F. Padernal,1st Runner-up: Patrick B. Gatan, 2nd Runner-up Reynaldo Tagudando, 3rd Runner-up: Nicky Gatan and 4th Runner-up: Mark Stephen Vitug.

    Special Awards

    Standard Over-all

    Champion: Jojo Bauto, 1st Runner-up: Rene Zaballa and 2nd Runner-up Valentin Yabes

    Production Over-all

    Champion: Greg Villaver and 1st Runner-up: Jess Acero

    Open Over-all

    Champion: Kenneth Ray Agustin and 1st Runner-up: Domingo Llagas

    ]]>         CPE Seminar on Computer-Aided Modeling, Analysis and Design of Bridge Structures http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=6 http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=6#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:13:00 +0000 picemaynila http://picemaynila.i.ph/blogs/picemaynila/?p=6  Civil and structural engineers, faculty members and students are invited to the PICE-LNM CPE Seminar on Computer-aided Modeling, Analysis and Design of Bridge Structures on May 23, 2009 (8:00 AM - 5:00PM) at the DPWH Training Room, National Office, Port Area, Bonifacio Drive, Manila. The resource speaker is Dr. Naveed Anwar of ACECOMS, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. Contact the secretariat c/o Dolly at  Tel. 376-7969 or email picemaynila@gmail.com for early bird registration (until May 15, 2009) to get discounts. ACECOMS Associate Center (DLSU CE Dept., Manila) is a co-sponsor of this event.

    Registration Fees:

     PICE-LNM Member/DPWH Engineer:

    [  ] PhP 900.00 Early Bird until May 15, 2009 [  ] PhP 950.00 On site

     Others

    [  ] PhP 1000.00 Early Bird until May 15, 2009 [ [  ] PhP 1100.00 On site

     

    About the Seminar

    Bridges are important structures in infrastructure projects such as highways, elevated expressways, flyovers and water crossings. The effective and efficient design of bridges requires a good understanding of bridge engineering principles and usage of modern computing tools.  The objectives of the seminar are (a) To provide an overview of the theoretical and practical background on analysis & design of various types of bridge structures with a special focus on RC bridges, and (b) To introduce the use of up-to-date computing tools for the modeling, analysis, and design of bridge structures.

     

    Tentative Program:

    8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration

    9:00 – 9:10        Opening Ceremony and Welcome Remarks

    9:10 – 9:30        Overview of the DPWH Bridge Projects and Implementation

    Director Emil Sadain (DPWH)

    9:30 – 9:45        Break

     

    CPE Seminar by Dr. Naveed Anwar

     

    9:45 – 12:00      Overview of computer-aided analysis& design of bridge structures

    Bridge Loadings

    Modeling,  analysis & design of bridge deck systems

    Design of  I, T and box girders

     

    12:00 – 1:00      Lunch

     

    1:00 – 3:00        Bridge piers & foundations, Joints, bearings and abutments

                            Construction stage analysis

    3:00 – 3:15        Break

    3:15 – 4:00        Practical analysis of modeling, analysis & design of deck system, girders, piers & foundations

    Software for Bridges : SAP2000

    4:00 – 4:30        Open Forum

    4:30 – 4:45        Closing Program – Presentation of Token of Appreciation

    4:45 – 5:00        Distribution of Certificate of Participation

     

    About the Speaker:

    Dr. Naveed Anwar is the Associate Director of ACECOMS and an Affiliate Faculty of the School of Engineering and Technology of the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Naveed  is the principal author of several engineering software including SDL, GEAR, SYSDesigner. He is also a consultant of CSI, the developer of ETABS, CSI Col, SAFE and SAP2000.

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