Overseas Training > 2009 > Sherliza Zaini Sooria
Sherliza Zaini Sooria
Evaluation of Seismic Design Motion of Low Seismicity Area
Section of Dynamics of Foundation Structures, Division of Earthquake Disaster Prevention, Department of Urban Management, Graduate School of Engineering
Place of stay: Public Works Department, Malaysia
Term: July 27 – September 26, 2009
The objective of this internship program, conducted in Malaysia, was to gather data deemed necessary to carry out a research entitled "Evaluation of Seismic Design Motion of Low Seismicity Area."
The activities conducted included microtremor observations of selected bridges and seismic stations in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor. The data collected are structural drawings, design specifications, and guidelines used by practicing designer and the authorities in Malaysia.
Public Works Department (PWD) had been helpful in my research. I also had the opportunity to collaborate with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MMD) and the Department of Minerals and Geoscience (JMG) on monitoring of seismic activities and learning about Malaysia's major fault structures.
Apart from teamwork exercise, this internship experience showed that effective communication and cooperation with the right people guaranteed fruitful outcome, in my case knowledge, data, and information that are essential for my research. I offer my deepest gratitude to PWD, MMD and JMG who have provided endless support throughout the program.
