Research by GeoTrEn
Under this centre, there are two research initiative groups spearhead research, consultancy and development, namely Geotechnical Forensic Specialized Initiative Group (GeoForenSIG) and Transportation System Initiative Team (TranSIT). The members in GeoForenSIG are actively involved in research, consultancy and as expert advisory committee addressing geotechnical design and development in the areas of soil and rock tests, soft ground stabilization, urban slopes and slope rectification; as well as geotechnical forensic investigation specializing on the cause of failure and proposal of mitigation, rectification and remediation works. In addition, the research and consultancy team addresses geotechnical problems related to tropical climate, especially on residual soil and soft marine clays i.e. landslide, soil erosion, ground settlement of highways and construction embankments on marine clay, karstic limestone and sinkholes, collapse of excavation during deep constructions and tunnelling. The members are also panel experts in SIRIM QAS on Malaysian Standards, Mineral and Geoscience Department on Georisk Hazard Map and Public Works Department on Standard Specification for Roadworks.
Meanwhile, the members in TranSIT are actively involved in research, consultancy and expert advisory committee focusing on transportation systems, infrastructure and intelligent transport which involve planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation facilities and infrastructure. In addition, the members are panel experts on pavement design and construction committee for Public Works Department (PWD) and formerly known as Institute of Kerja Raya Malaysia (IKRaM) or now known as IKRAM Services Sdn Bhd. The research team is actively collaborating with the Malaysian Institute of Research for Safety (MIRoS) in joint research on public safety transportation system, public safety awareness and road safety.
As one of the centre of studies in the Faculty of Civil Engineering UiTM, it is equipped with the best laboratory facilities and latest equipment/software for the purpose of teaching and learning, research, consultancy and staff/student development.
