EVENT PROGRAM8th Annual Civil Engineering Talk

I. RegistrationII. Opening CeremoniesIII. Opening remarksIV. IntermissionV. Introduction of SpeakersVI. Speaker 1VII. BreakVIII. Speaker 2XI. BreakXII. Speaker 3XIII. BreakXIV. Speaker 4XV. BreakXVI. RecognitionXVII. Awarding of Photofest|2013 WinnerXVIII. Closing Remarks

MESSAGES

OFFICE OF THE DEANCollege of Engineering

Aura C. Matias, Ph.D.

Congratulations, UP Aggregates, Inc., on your 28th anniversary! Likewise, I commend you for the staging of the 8th Annual Civil Engineering Talk, with its theme, “IntenCEty: Seismic Risk Assessment in the Philippines Through Civil Engineering.”

This theme is truly relevant since our country lies in the Ring of Fire, which makes us prone to disasters such as earthquakes. That is why the College of Engineering conducted an earthquake and fire drill in Melchor Hall and the UP Centennial Hall, last September 2012 and in March of this year, respectively. Through Civil Engineering, we will be able to answer the question as to how prepared we are for this natural calamity.

To all the CE students who are participating in this year’s CE Talk, I hope that the knowledge you will obtain from this event, will inspire you to become responsible and excellent civil engineers in the future. Our country needs more experts who will take responsibility for making our country and the people disaster prepared and resilient.

Finally, to the organizers of this event, may you continue to carry on worthwhile endeavors.

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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTORInstitute of Civil Engineering

Alexis A. Acacio, Ph.D.

Congratulations to the officers, members and alumni of the UP Aggregates, Inc. as you celebrate your 28th anniversary. Throughout these years, your organization has always reached out to other civil engineering students from other universities and colleges.

In behalf of the UP Institute of Civil Engineering, I would want to extend our warmest greetings to all student delegates, fellow faculty members and school officials to this occasion. I am sure that you will not only be exposed to the various civil engineering innovations to be delivered by our distinguished speakers but will also be able to make new friends and contacts as well.

Discussions on earthquakes and related disasters must be dealt with high importance such that these are considered in real life constructions. A civil engineer must be equipped with the necessary knowledge of latest trends and technologies in order to produce prominent structures and improve the quality of human life.

Make the most of this event, by learning from the speakers, asking questions and making new friends from other universities and colleges.

Again, congratulations to the UP Aggregates for organizing this very important event and may this occasion enlighten us all to our role as future civil engineers of the country.

FACULTY ADVISERUP Aggregates, Inc.

Engr. Raniel M. Suiza

MESSAGES

A warm greeting to all the participants of the 8th Annual Civil Engineering Talk! First of all, I would like to commend and congratulate the UP Aggregates, Inc. for hosting this event which has been serving as a venue for civil engineering practitioners and students in the sharing and exchange of knowledge for almost a decade.

This year, the UP Aggregates, Inc. has identified another very important topic which is Seismic Risk Assessment in the Philippines through Civil Engineering, a field where risk to life and property can be mitigated through the involvement of civil engineers. I think it is very timely for the young civil engineering students of this generation to learn and see how they can help in reducing the effects of natural disasters such as earthquakes.

I have faith that the UP Aggregates, Inc. will be able to send this message across the different universities and colleges present here today because I believe that it is not in terms of the number of participants that this message will be realized, but it is in terms of the conduct of the presentations which will arouse the awareness of the students on their roles in our society.

PRESIDENTUP Aggregates, Inc.

MESSAGES

Ronalie F. Pangyarihan

In behalf of all the members of UP Aggregates, Incorporated, I would like to offer our warmest welcome to all of the guests, speakers and participants of the 8th Annual Civil Engineering Talk with the theme, “IntenCEty: Seismic Risk Assessment in the Philippines through Civil Engineering.”

This month marks the celebration of our 28th anniversary entitled Renovate@28. One of our goals is to reconstruct and improve the awareness of our fellow civil engineering students through CE Talk. Recently, several volcanic and seismic activities were observed in different provinces in our country. In our profession, these should be given proper attention because of many associated risks such as potential damage of earthquakes on structures and foundation stability. As future civil engineers, we should always bear in our minds the importance of considering geo-hazards in our designs and studies.

May this seminar open up our minds to the natural conditions and processes that a civil engineer must consider. These natural processes are dynamic and constantly requires innovative solutions and disaster mitigation. Remember that being a civil engineer bounds us to be responsible on the safety of other people. We hope that you will make the most of this opportunity by actively participating all throughout the event and sharing what you will learn to others.

Thank you very much and God bless us All!

THE ANNUAL CIVIL ENGINEERING TALK

CE TALK 2013

INTENCETY

In its starting years, the CE Talk provides UP Diliman Civil Engineering students a good exposure of their future profession and industry through open discussions and forums conducted by members and friends of the organization.

Having the need to broaden the influence of the Civil Engineering profession across the nation, the UP Aggregates, Inc. then opened the doors to CE students from universities, colleges, and institutes in the country to take part in this healthy exchange of knowledge.

This symposium primarily aims to present the Civil Engineering profession to Civil Engineering students from various universities. This event has grown to be the major event of the organization that is held annually. Last year, the CE Talk garnered over 1600 student participants from the National Capital Region, Region III, and Region IV. Guest speakers such as outstanding faculty members, civil engineering professionals, and alumni were invited as speakers for the event.

The Philippines, as a disaster-prone country, needs to strengthen its assessment and mitigation process in order to lessen the damage done by natural disasters. Being on the Pacific Ring of Fire, the country is in high risk of not only volcanic eruptions, but of devastating earthquakes as well. This year’s theme, “IntenCEty: Seismic Risk Assessment in the Philippines through Civil Engineering” aims to show the contribution of civil engineers in natural risk assessments in the country, specifically with regards to earthquakes. This is to inspire the participants, the future civil engineers of the country, to help their countrymen through their chosen profession.

Dr. Mario A. Aurelio

SPEAKERS

Geology and Geohazards

Dr. Mario Aurelio obtained his BS in Geology at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1985, his MS in Geodynamics of Continents and Oceans and his Ph.D. in Structural Geology and Tectonics, with the dissertation, (Tectonique du segment central de la faille philippine: étude structurale, cinématique et évolution géodynamique) at the Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France in 1989 and 1992, respectively. He received a Post-Doctoral Fellowship Grant - European Union Fellow EUF at the Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris France and Institut füer Angewandte Geodäsie, Frankfurt, Germany, with the Specialization of Space Geodesy and Seismotectonics for Geohazard Assessment in South and Southeast Asia. On 2005 and 2000 he attended the School on Active Faulting at Ankara, Turkey and Awaji Island, Japan respectively. He had Post-Doctoral IAEA Fellowship with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the granting agency on years 2009, 2008 and 2005 at Vienna, Austria International Nuclear Safety School and Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety focusing on the Field of Radioactive waste disposal facilities: geohazards, siting, safety assessment.

His experience with geohazards include being the key drafter of DENR-Administrative Order 2000-33 institutionalizing EGGAR (Engineering Geological and Geohazards Assessment Report) system in the Philippines. He became the Head of Urban Geology Section, MGB-DENR from 2000 to 2006, which is responsible for the implementation of the EGGAR system. Since 2000, he is an EGGAR/GIR Preparer/Reviewer. From year 2000-2006, he is the Project Leader of Geohazards Mapping Program of the Philippines under MGB-DENR .

Dr. Aurelio has written and published over 175 scientific papers. He also presented over 120 papers in international and local conferences. Dr. Aurelio also garnered awards namely: 1985 Leopoldo Faustino Award for being the Geology Board Exam First Place; 1992 Special Distinction Award (PhD Dissertation) at Centre National de Recherches Scientifiques, France; 1999 Achievement Award, National Research Council of the Philippines; 2005 Outstanding Young Scientist, National Academy of Science and Technology; and the 2006 Professional Geologist of the Year, Professional Regulation Commission.

1. Basic Concepts in Geology and Tectonics2. Geology and Tectonics of the Philippines3. Geologic Hazards in the Philippines4. Geohazard Mitigation

SPEAKERS

Ishmael C. Narag

Seismic Risk Estimation and Earthquake Monitoring in the Philippines

Mr. Ishmael Narag graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from University of the Philippines Diliman. He has been working as a permanent technical staff in the Seismological Observation and Earthquake Prediction Division of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology – Department of Science and Technology (PHIVOLCS - DOST) since 1992.

He currently works as the Officer-in-Charge of the same division in PHIVOLCS – DOST. His fields of expertise include Seismology and Seismic Hazard Assessment, Numerical Modeling of Tsunami and Earthquake and Tsunami Monitoring and Warning System.

National programs for the assessment of earthquake-related hazards and risks are undertaken which require the collaboration between geoscientists and engineers to merge expert knowledge that will yield realistic models for the Philippines. Key results will define mitigation and preparedness measures to be strategically undertaken by government and non-government institutions aimed to collectively reduce damages and casualties in the event of a large earthquake. Such measures include continuous information campaigns to increase awareness of the growing population exposed to these hazards, mandatory compliance to design requirements of structures as prescribed in national codes, strengthening capacities of institutions & communities, adopting cost-effective mitigation measures and maintaining standards of preparedness.

Dr. Mark Albert H. Zarco

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Geotechnical Hazards and Disaster

Dr. Mark Albert Zarco obtained his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Cum Laude) in 1985 and his master’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 at the University of the Philippines Diliman. In 1993, he obtained his doctorate degree in Geotechnical Engineering at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Dr. Zarco has been a member of the teaching faculty at the College of Engineering here in UP Diliman since June 1987. He has served as the Chairman of the Department of Engineering Sciences from 1994 to 2000. He became a faculty-in-charge at the Philippine Engineering Information Service at the National Engineering Center. He also served as the Editor-in-Chief of LINKS – the official newsletter of the Association from Engineering Education in Southeast Asia and the Pacific from August 1997 to 2000.

Through his exemplary work, Dr. Zarco obtained various awards throughout his professional career. These include: the 1989 Fulbright Hayes Grant from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the 1997 UPERDFI Award for Outstanding Researcher, the 2001 UPERDFI Award for Outstanding Professor and the 2008 UPERDFI Award for Outstanding Researcher. Aside from being a professor, Dr. Zarco is currently the Group Head of the Geotechnical Engineering Group at the Institute of Civil Engineering of the College of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman and the Managing Editor of the Philippine Engineering Journal.

An overview of common natural hazards from the point of view of geotechnical engineering is presented hazards including earthquake related, geotechnical construction problems, as well as failures of natural and man-made earth structures. Earthquake related hazards include local site effects on strong ground motions, soil liquefaction and lateral spreading. Examples from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake are presented. Geotechnical construction problems include defective foundation construction and subsidence due to adverse geotechnical conditions, illustrated with case studies. Failures of natural and man-made earth structures include historical landslides and debris flows in the Philippines, as well as well documented dam failures. Finally, geotechnical engineering intervention for mitigating hazards are discussed.

SPEAKERS

Engr. Ronaldo S. Ison

Earthquake and Induced Hazards in Buildings

Engr. Ronaldo Ison is the principal of R.S. Ison and Associates. He is a Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of the Philippines, Diliman on year 1989. He had Majored in Structures that earned 27 units at the University of the Philippines and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering Degree Program.

He was the President and Fellow of the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) on years 2003-2004 and 2002-2003, respectively.

He became a Fellow, 2nd Vice-President on years 2009 and 2011; National Treasurer on years 2007 and 2010; National PRO on year 2006, and Director on year 2005 of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) .

Engr. Ison is also a Senior Lecturer of the Institute of Civil Engineering University of the Philippines, Diliman and a PICE Structural Engineer/Specialist Member STE-18 at the PICE Structural Engineering Division.

He is a Life Member of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) and of the UP Alumni Engineers. He is a Member of the Rotary Club of Roces, QC .

Engr. Ison was awarded as one of the 75 Filipino Outstanding Engineer on year 2012 by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, PICE during its 75th Anniversary. He was also identified as an Outstanding Structural Engineer on the year 2011 by the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, ASEP during its 50th Anniversary; Most Distinguished Alumnus for Civil Engineering year 2005 by the University of the Philippines, College of Engineering, UP Alumni Engineers and Leadership Award for years 2003 & 2004 by the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines.

This presentation aims to provide an overview of the earthquake sources and induced hazards in the Philippines. It will also show recent studies indicating possible earthquake scenarios on the population and building structures. The presentation will show present code requirements in design and detailing for building structures to make structures earthquake-resistant.

ORGANIZATION

UP AGGREGATES, INC.

The UP Aggregates came into being in July 1985 when the need for a more fulfilling student organization arose in the hearts of twenty-nine civil engineering students, an organization that would recognize their academic objectives as well as provide an outlet for meaningful extra-curricular participation. Thus, the UP Aggregates was born.

Quickly establishing itself as an active participant in numerous campus activities, the UP Aggregates has even organized a few of its own activities such as film showings, sales, seminars, and outreach programs.

An ideal academic organization should promote academic excellence among its members. Through the years, they have worked hard to reach that ideal. That hard work has born fruits for us, as many of today’s civil engineers who were once part of the UP Aggregates has been constantly reaping success in the civil engineering profession.

Although the organization prioritizes academics, the organization members do not confine themselves to round the clock studying. They regularly participate in numerous campus and civic activities that suit different members of different inclinations. The organization holds sports festivals and joins University sporting events. The organization also promotes teamwork, discipline, and leadership towards the development of oneself that leads to become social individuals.

In 2003, through the hard work of their committees, the organization has been recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission and has become, UP Aggregates, Incorporated, now stronger and bolder.

This year marks the UP Aggregates, Inc. 28th anniversary. As the members aim to continuously accelerate the organization’s growth, whilst inspiring lives of colleagues and contemporaries, the group has lined up new activities and formulated new ideas that would help them achieve the said goals. The UP Aggregates, Inc., as an essential and integrated part of the College of Engineering and of the whole UP community, hopes to be dynamic as the time demands them to be, to continue setting the goals and realizing them for the years to come.

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