Items where Department / MOR is "Civil Engineering" and Year is 2008

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Abd.N., Matori and H., Sakidin and M.R., Abu Bakar and A.R.M., Shariff and M.S.Md., Noorani and A., Mohamed and A., Ahmad (2008) The effect of UNBabc mapping function modification to GPS tropospheric delay. [Citation Index Journal]

Abd.N., Matori and H., Sakidin and M.R., Abu Bakar and A.R.M., Shariff and M.S.Md., Noorani and A., Mohamed and A., Ahmad (2008) The effect of UNBabc mapping function modification to GPS tropospheric delay. [Citation Index Journal]

Adlan, M.N. and Isa, M.H. and Sapari, Nasiman (2008) Performance Study on Dissolved Air Floatation Pilot Plant to Treat Highly Turbid Water from a Newly Constructed Dam at Ulu Kinta. In: Engineering Conference on Sustainable Engineering Infrastructures Development and Management, 18 -19 Dicember , Kuching. Sarawak.

Anis, N.A. and Kutty, S.R.M. and Isa, M.H. (2008) Decay of ammonia nitrogen and coliforms from sewage treatment plant in receiving streams. In: International Conference on Environment 2008 (ICENV 2008), School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, December, 2008, Penang, Malaysia.

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Beddu, Salmia and Nuruddin, F and Shafiq, N. (2008) Effects of used Engine Oil as Chemical Admixtures on the Properties of High Strength Concrete. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT2008), 16-20 June, 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

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C.T, Ramanathan and Sambu Potty, Narayanan and M. Taharin, Radzif (2008) ELEMENT OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE MULTIPLE DB BRIDGE PROJECTS IN EAST MALAYSIA. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16 - 20, 2008, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Chaudhuri, M. and Sapari, Nasiman (2008) Removal of Iron from Groundwater by Direct Filtration through Coal and Carbonaceous Shale. In: ICCBT 2008, 16-20 June, 2008, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Chaudhuri, M. and Elmolla, E. S. (2008) Improvement of Biodegradability of Antibiotics Wastewater by Photo Fenton Process. In: International Conference on Environment 2008 (ICENV 2008), 15-17 December, 2008, Penang, Malaysia.

Chaudhuri, M. and Majumder, A. (2008) Photocatalytic Oxidation of Arsenic by Tartrate-Citrate and Citrate and Removal from Groundwater. In: Asia Water 2008 International Conference on Water and Wastewater, 1-2 April, 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

Chaudhuri, M. and Sapari, N.B. and Mohak, S.F.B. (2008) Removal of Iron from Groundwater by Direct Filtration through Coal and Carbonaceous Shale. In: International Conference on Conctriuction and Building Technology (ICCBT2008), 16-20 June, 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

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Daud, M.H. and Malakahmad, A. and Isa, M.H. and Kutty, S.R.M. (2008) Adsorption of zinc using rubber seeds. In: Innovations in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. International Association for Concrete Technology (IACT) and University Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, pp. 305-314. ISBN 978-967-305-154-0

Doh, S.I. and Kurian, V.J. and Narayanan,, S.P (2008) USE OF OIL PALM SHELL AS STRUCTURAL TOPPING FOR SEMI-PRECAST CONCRETE SLAB. [Citation Index Journal]

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Elmolla, E. S. and Chaudhuri, M. (2008) Antibiotics Wastewater Treatment. In: International Seminar on Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (ISCIE08), 11-12 June, 2008, Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Elmolla, E. S. and Chaudhuri, M. (2008) Improvement of Biodegradability of Antibiotics Wastewater by Photo Fenton Process. In: International Conference on Environment 2008 (ICENV 2008), 15-17 December 2008, Penang, Malaysia.

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Hamid, A.H.A. and Isa, M.H. and Kutty, S.R.M. (2008) Thickening of municipal sludge using recycled coagulant. In: AsiaWater 2008 Conference, The Malaysian Water Association, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April, 2008, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Harahap, I.S.H. and Wong, C.H. (2008) Bayesian inversion of pile test: Monte Carlo simulation approach. In: International Conference on Science & Technology: Applications in Industry & Education (2008), 12-13 December 2008, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Harahap, I.S.H. and Wong, C.W. (2008) Bayesian inversion of proof pile test: Markov Chain Monte Carlo Simulation approach. Platform, 6 (2). ISSN 1511-6794

Hasan, Nurul (2008) Evaluation of a Proposed and an Existing Dust Ventilation/Collection System in an Underground Mine Crushing Plant. WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on FLUID MECHANICS.

Herumurti, W. and Isa, M.H. and Kutty, S.R.M. (2008) Treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater using mesophilic UASB and hybrid UASB reactors. In: 4th International Conference on Sustainable Water Environment: Innovative Technologies and Energy Efficient Solutions, Env. Engineering Society of Singapore, The Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering and Singapore Polytechnic (Co-organiser), November, 2008, Singapore.

Herumurti, W. and Isa, M.H. and Kutty, S.R.M. (2008) Treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater using thermophilic UASB reactor. In: International Graduate Conference on Engineering and Science (IGCES), School of Graduate Studies and Postgraduate Student Society, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai – Johor, Malaysia, December, 2008, Johor, Malaysia.

Herumurti, W. and Kutty, S.R.M. and Isa, M.H. (2008) Treatment of low strength pharmaceutical wastewater using upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors. In: Innovations in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. International Association for Concrete Technology (IACT) and University Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, pp. 91-100. ISBN 978-967-305-154-0

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Idrus, Arazi and Hashim, Kamaluddin and Farah, Ahmed Mohamed (2008) Towards Development of a Database for Civil and Structural Construction Works’ Production Rates. In: Intgernational Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), 16-20 June 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

Idrus, Arazi and Hui, N.F.K. (2008) Perception of Industrialized Building System (IBS) Within the Malaysian Market. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16- 20, Kuala Lumpur.

Idrus, Arazi and Utomo, Christiono and Mubarak, Ikmal Hisyam (2008) Applicability of Computer Tools in Malaysia's Construction Industry. In: International Conference on Project Management (ICPoM), 18-20 Nov 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

Isa, M.H. and Ibrahim, N. and Aziz, H.A. and Adlan, M.N. and Sabiani, N.H.M. and Zinatizadeh, A.A.L. and Kutty, S.R.M. (2008) Removal of chromium (VI) from aqueous solution using treated oil palm fibre. [Citation Index Journal]

Isa, M.H. and Kutty, S.R.M. and Chen, M.K. (2008) Ammonia nitrogen removal by zeolite and treated oil palm fibre. In: AsiaWater 2008 Conference, The Malaysian Water Association, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April, 2008, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Isa, M.H. and Kutty, S.R.M. and Malakahmad, A. and Chong, Y.F. (2008) Removal of chromium (VI) from aqueous solution using oil palm ash. In: Innovations in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. International Association for Concrete Technology (IACT) and Univesiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, pp. 315-324. ISBN 978-967-305-154-0

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Jaafar, A.R. and Isa, M.H. and Kutty, S.R.M. (2008) Adsorption of zinc, cadmium and nickel from aqueous solutions using groundwater sludge (GWS). In: Water Pollution IX. WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 111 . WIT Press, pp. 247-253. ISBN 978-1-84564-115-3

Jaafar, A.R. and Isa, M.H. and Kutty, S.R.M. (2008) Adsorption of zinc, cadmium and nickel from aqueous solutions using ground water sludge (GWS). In: 9th International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Water Pollution, Water Pollution 2008, 9 June 2008 through 11 June 2008, Alicante.

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Kamal, N.L.M and Nuruddin, F and Shafiq, N. (2008) The Influence Of Burning Temperatures and Percentage Inclusion of Microwave Incinerated Rice Husk Ash (MIRHA) On Normal Strength Concrete. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technologies, 16-20 Jun 2008, Grand Season Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Kumar , P.S. and Mannan , M.A. and Kurian, V.J. (2008) High Performance Reinforced Concrete Beams Made with Sandstone Reactive Aggregate. [Citation Index Journal]

Kurian, V.J. and Doh, S.I. and Ideris, Z. and Narayanan,, S.P and Gungat, L. (2008) FLEXURAL BEHAVIOUR OF OIL PALM SHELL CONCRETE IN FULLY PRECAST AND SEMI-PRECAST CONCRETE SLABS. In: 3rd IMS International Conference on Application of Traditional and High performance Materials in Harsh Environments, 23-24 January 2008, Sharjah.

Kurian, V.J. and Gasim, M.A. and Narayanan,, S.P (2008) Parametric Studies of Triangular TLP. In: 2nd Engineering Conference (ENCON 2008), 18-19 December 2008, Kuching.

Kurian, V.J. and M.A, Gasim and Sambu Potty, Narayanan and VALLYUTHAM, Kalaikumar (2008) Parametric Study of TLPs Subjected to Random Waves. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16- 20, Kuala Lumpur.

Kurian, V.J. and Ng , C.H. (2008) Behaviour of Piles Subjected to Lateral Load. In: 2nd Engineering Conference (ENCON 2008), 18-19 December 2008, Kuching.

Kurian, V.J. and Wong, B.S. and Montasir,, O.A.A (2008) Frequency Domain Analysis of Truss Spar Platform. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16- 20, Kuala Lumpur.

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M.A, Gasim and Kurian, V.J. and Sambu Potty, Narayanan and VALLYUTHAM, Kalaikumar (2008) Responses of Square and Triangular TLPs Subjected to Random Waves. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16- 20, Kuala Lumpur.

M.H, Isa and N, Ibrahim and H.A, Aziz and Mohd.N, Adlan and N.H.Md, Sabiani and A.A.L, Zinatizadeh and S.R.M, Kutty (2008) Removal of chromium (VI) from aqueous solution using treated oil palm fibre. [Citation Index Journal]

Mahmoud, L. and Shafiq, N. and Nuruddin, F and Thanoon, W. (2008) Interaction Between CFRP Laminates and R.C Element subjected to Cyclic Shear Loading. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT2008), 16-20 June, 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

Malakahmad, Dr, Amirhossein, Dr and Ahmad Basri, Noor Ezlin and Md Zain, Shahrom (2008) ANAEROBIC CO-DIGESTION OF KITCHEN WASTE AND SEWAGE SLUDGE FOR PRODUCING BIOGAS. Platform, 6 (2). pp. 47-51. ISSN 1511-6794

Malakahmad, Dr, Amirhossein, Dr and Ahmad Basri, Noor Ezlin and Md Zain, Shahrom (2008) OVERVIEW ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTION FOR KITCHEN WASTE IN MALAYSIA. In: Sustainable Environmental Technology and Sanitation for Tropical Region, 18-19.11.2008, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Malakahmad, Dr, Amirhossein, Dr and Ahmad Basri, Noor Ezlin and Md Zain, Shahrom (2008) An application of anaerobic baffled reactor to produce biogas from kitchen waste. In: Waste Management and the Environment. WIT Press, Wessex Institute, pp. 655-664. ISBN 978-1-84564-113-9

Malakahmad, Dr, Amirhossein, Dr and Ahmad Basri, Noor Ezlin and Md Zain , Shahrom (2008) An Application of Modified Anaerobic Baffled Reactor (ABR) to Treatment of High Strength Wastewater. In: Asia Water 2008 Conference, Kuala Lumpur.

Malakahmad, Dr, Amirhossein, Dr and Eisakhani, Mahdieh and Isa, M.H. (2008) Developing MIKE-11 Model for Water Quality Simulation in Bertam River, Cameron Highlands. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16- 20, Kuala Lumpur.

Malakahmad, Dr, Amirhossein, Dr and Eisakhani, Mahdieh and Isa, M.H. (2008) Developing MIKE-11 Model for Water Quality Simulation in Bertam River, Cameron Highlands. In: Innovations in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. University Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, pp. 259-266. ISBN 978-967-305-154-0

Malakahmad, Dr, Amirhossein, Dr and Eisakhani, Mahdieh and Kutty, S.R.M. (2008) GIS-based Point and Non-point Sources of Pollution Identification in Cameron Highlands. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16- 20, Kuala Lumpur.

Malakahmad, Dr, Amirhossein, Dr and Eisakhani, Mahdieh and Kutty, S.R.M. (2008) GIS-based Point and Non-point Sources of Pollution Identification in Cameron Highlands. In: Modern Developments in Renewable Energy and Sustainability. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, pp. 213-220. ISBN 978-967-305-151-9

Malakahmad, Dr, Amirhossein, Dr and Eisakhani, Mahdieh and Kutty, S.R.M. and Isa, M.H. (2008) ASSESSING MIKE-11 MODEL FOR BOD AND COD TRANSPORT IN BERTAM RIVER, CAMERON HIGHLANDS. In: 2nd International Conference on Science and Technology, 12-13 .12.2008, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Malakahmad, Dr, Amirhossein, Dr and Eisakhani, Mahdieh and Kutty, S.R.M. and Isa, M.H. (2008) WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF BERTAM RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES IN CAMERON HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA. In: International Conference on Environment 2008, Malaysia.

Matori, A.N and Dedi Atunggal, S.P. and Cahyono, B.K. (2008) Quality assessment of DTM generated from RTK GPS data on area with various sky views. In: 21st International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation, ION GNSS 2008, 16 September 2008 through 19 September 2008, Savannah, GA.

Mohajeri, L. and Aziz, H.A. and Zahed, M.A. and Isa, M.H. (2008) Oil spill cleanup and response in Malaysian shorelines. In: Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development Conference (TISD2008), Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, January, 2008, Thailand.

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Napiah, Madzlan and Kamaruddin, Ibrahim and Syed Osman, Syed Baharom (2008) The Effect of Particle Size on the Strength of Kaolinite Soil Stabilized by Electrokinetic Method. Advanced Research in Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering . University Publication Centre (UPENA), Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-305-152-6

Napiah, Madzlan and Kamaruddin, Ibrahim and Syed Osman, Syed Baharom (2008) Electroosmotic Method in Stabilizing Kaolinite Soil. In: 8th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, 15-17 September 2008, Famagusta, North Cyprus.

Natashya, N.J.W. and Narayanan,, S.P and Kurian, V.J. (2008) Prediction of Compression Strength of Cold formed Steel Columns. In: 2nd Engineering Conference 2008 (ENCON 2008), 18-19 December 2008, Kuching.

Ng, C.H. and Ideris, Z. and Narayanan,, S.P and Mannan, M.A. and Hidayati, A. and Kurian, V.J. (2008) Behaviour of Oil Palm Shell (OPS) Hybrid Precast Concrete Flooring Slab under 2-Line Loading. In: 7th International Conference 'Concrete: Construction's Sustainable Option' , July 2008, University of Dundee.

Nuruddin, F and Shafiq, N. and Kamal, N.L.M (2008) Microwave Incinerated Rice Husk Ash(MIRHA) Concrete: A New Material In The Construction Industry. In: UK Malaysia Engineering Conference 2008, 14-15 July 2008, Universiti College London, London.

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O. A. A. , Montasir and V. J. , Kurian and S. P. , Narayanan and M. A. W. , Mubarak (2008) Dynamic Response of Spar Platforms Subjected to Waves and Current. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16- 20, Kuala Lumpur.

Omar, F.R.M. and Isa, M.H. and Kutty, S.R.M. and Malakahmad, A. and Adlan, M.N. (2008) Solidification-stabilization of waste activated sludge from petroleum refinery. In: International Conference on Environment 2008 (ICENV 2008), School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia, December, 2008, Penang, Malaysia.

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Rezaur R.B., Rezaur and Rahardjo H., Rahardjo and Leong E.C., Leong (2008) Effect of antecedent rainfall on pore-water pressure distribution characteristics in residual soil slopes under tropical rainfall. Hydrological Processes, 22 (4). pp. 506-523. ISSN 8856087

Rohman, M.Arif and Idrus, Arazi (2008) Fuzzy Methods in Quantitative Risk Analysis of Construction Project. In: National Prostgrawduate Conference 2008, 31 March 2008, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.

Rohman, M.Arif and Idrus, Arazi and Nuruddin, F (2008) Computer Tool For Estimating Project Cost Contigency Based On Risk Analysis And Fuzzy Expert System. In: International Conference on Project Management (ICPoM 2008), 18-20 November 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

Rohman, M.Arif and Idrus, Arazi and Nuruddin, F (2008) DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST CONTINGENCY MODEL USING FUZZY EXPERT SYSTEM. In: 2nd International Conference on Science and Technology, 12-13 Dec, Penang, Malaysia.

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Sambu Potty, Narayanan and Nambissan, Savitha (2008) Seismic Retrofit of Elevated Steel Water Tanks. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16- 20, Kuala Lumpur.

Sambu Potty, Narayanan and W.A.M., Thanoon and Hariri Bin Hamzah, Helmy and Musa Mahgoub Hamadelnil, Abdelrahim (2008) PRACTICAL MODELLING ASPECTS FOR FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF SHEAR WALLS. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16- 20, Kuala Lumpur.

Sapari, N. and Chaudhuri, M. and Maulut, M.S. and San, L.B. (2008) Development of Percolating Sediment Trap for Urban Drainage. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT2008), 16-20 June, 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

Sapari, Nasiman and Abd Manan, Teh Sabariah (2008) THE EFFICACY OF MICRONECTIDAE AS BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF MOSQUITO IN URBAN AREAS. In: The Second International Conference on Dengue and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever, 15-17 October, 2008, Phuket, Thailand.

Sapari, Nasiman and Chaudhuri , M and Maulut, M.S. (2008) Development of Percolating Sediment Trap for Urban Drainage. In: ICCBT 2008, 16-20 June, 2008, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Sapari, Nasiman and H.H, Indra Sati and M, Nordin (2008) The Influence of Rising Groundwater on Slope Stability and Engineering Properties of Soil. In: 2nd Engineering Conference on Sustainable Engineering Infrastructures Development & Management, December 18 -19, 2008, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Sapari, Nasiman (2008) Detail Sedimentological Logging of Miri Hospital Road Outcrop, the Miri Formation, Sarawak. In: National Post Graduate conference, 2008, Universiti Teknologi Petronas.

Sapari, Nasiman and Abd Manan, Teh Sabariah (2008) Predation Potential of Micronectidae in Controlling Mosquito. In: International Conference on Advancement In Science and Technolgy (iCAST) '08, 13 - 15 Jun 2008, Kuantan, Pahang.

Sapari, Nasiman and Harahap, I.S.H. and Adlan, N. (2008) The influence of rising groundwater on slope stability and engineering properties of soil. In: 2nd Engineering Conference on Sustainablilty Engineering, December 2008, Kuching, Malaysia.

Sapari, Nasiman and Maulut, M.S. (2008) Control of Mosquito in Domestic Septic Tanks by Larviciding. IWA Environmental Management Series. IWA Environmental Management Series. pp. 241-245. ISSN 1476-1785

Shafiq, N. and Nuruddin, F (2008) HARSH-concrete. In: INNOVA 2008, Brussels, Belgium.

Shafiq, N. and Nuruddin, F (2008) ULUBE-concrete. In: INNOVA 2008 Brussels Belgium, November 2008, Brussels, Belgium.

Shamshad, A. and Azhari, M.N. and Isa, M.H. and Hussin, W.M.A.W. and Parida, B.P. (2008) Development of an appropriate procedure for estimation of RUSLE EI30 index and preparation of erosivity maps for Pulau Penang in Peninsular Malaysia. Catena, 72 (3). pp. 423-432. ISSN 3418162

Suwardo, W and Napiah, Madzlan and Kamaruddin, Ibrahim (2008) On-Time Performance and Service Regularity of Stage Buses in Mixed Traffic. In: National Postgraduate Conference on Engineering, Science and Technology (NPC 2008), March 31, 2008, Chancellors Hall, Universiti Teknologi Petronas.

Suwardo, W and Napiah, Madzlan and Kamaruddin, Ibrahim (2008) PUNCTUALITY AND EXPECTED WAITING TIME OF STAGE BUSES IN MIXED TRAFFIC. Jurnal Transportasi, 8 (3). pp. 213-226. ISSN 1411-2442

Suwardo, W and Napiah, Madzlan and Kamaruddin, Ibrahim (2008) REVIEW ON MOTORIZATION AND USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN PERAK MALAYSIA: REALITIES AND CHALLENGES. In: 2nd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries (ICBEDC 2008), 2008, USM.

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Teo, D.C.L. and Mannan, M.A. and Kurian, V.J. (2008) Durability Properties of Structural Lightweight Concrete Made from Oil Palm Shell (OPS). In: ASEC 2008, June 2008, Melbourne.

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Utomo, Christiono and Idrus, Arazi (2008) Automated Negotiation Methodology for Group Choice on Value-based Decision of Building System Selection. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology (ICCBT), June 16- 20, Kuala Lumpur.

Utomo, Christiono and Idrus, Arazi (2008) A Multi-agent System on Collaborative Negotiation for Value-based Design Decision. In: 12th International conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering Beijing., 16-18 October 2008, Beijing, China.

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V. J. , Kurian and B. S. , Wong and O. A. A. , Montasir (2008) Frequency Domain Analysis of Truss Spar Platform. In: International Conference on Construction and Building Technology, 16-20 June 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

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Waleed A. M., Thanoon and Ahmed H., Alwathaf and Jamaloddin, Noorzaei and Mohd. Saleh, Jaafar and Mohd. Razali, Abdulkadir (2008) Finite element analysis of interlocking mortarless hollow block masonry prism. In: 10th Int Conf on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing (Civil-Comp 2005)/8th Int Conf on the Application of Artificial Intelligence to Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (AICivil-Comp 2005), AUG 30-SEP 02, 2005 , Rome, ITALY.

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Yap, J. and Isa, M.H. and Kutty, S.R.M. (2008) Removal of colour from textile wastewater using oil palm ash. In: International Conference on Waste Engineering and Management (ICWEM), The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) and The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), Hong Kong, China, May, 2008, Hong Kong, China.