Consultation Workshop on Incorporating Environmental Sustainability and Disaster Resilience into Myanmar’s National Building Code

In an attempt to prioritize protection against uncertain occurrences of the two most common natural disasters in Myanmar: earthquakes and strong winds, the Ministry of Construction (MOC) and its technical partner the Myanmar Engineering Society (MES) have been working towards developing and enforcing proper and stricter building codes through the Myanmar National Building Code (MNBC)…

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NIES Japan Conducts Research Survey on Climate Change

Established in 1974 as a focal point for environmental research in Japan, the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) strives to contribute to society through research that fosters and protects a healthy environment for the present and future generations. In recent times, NIES is looking to set benchmarks for future climate change mitigation and adaptation…

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Inaugural Issue of Technology Magazine

AIT Consulting (AITC) released its Inaugural issue of the Technology magazine which draws upon the undertakings of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and in particular those of AITC, the Asian Center for Engineering Computation and Software (ACECOMS), and the Habitech Center. Technology builds upon the foundation laid by its pre-cursor Civil Computing, a magazine…

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Seismic Performance Evaluation of Lal Durbar Convention Center for Yak and Yeti Hotel, Nepal

Seismic Performance Evaluations (SPE) are reviews conducted by engineering experts on any structure to ensure its ability to sustain safety and serviceability after a particular earthquake exposure. SPE is one of the key services offered by AIT Consulting, Asian Institute of Technology, under its engineering expertise. In October 2012, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu, Nepal…

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Professional Development Program on Basic Research Methodology for Afghanistan’s Balkh University Faculty

The Asian Institute of Technology’s relationship with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE Afghanistan) has spanned over five years with both organizations striving to increase quality in the country’s higher education system by strengthening the faculty member and staff capabilities. In relation to the current project administered through MoHE’s “Strengthening Higher Education Program” (SHEP), the…

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Sustainable Highway Infrastructure workshop in Sri Lanka, a well-attended event

More than 70 engineers and government officials involved in infrastructure and highway development projects in Sri Lanka attended the Sustainable Highway Infrastructure workshop organized by Ministry of Ports and Highways, Sri Lanka in collaboration with the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) and Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand) held on 16 December 2012.   The workshop’s…

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Performance-Based Evaluation begins for Acqua Livingstone Tower

Sy^2 + Associates, one of the leading groups of Structural Engineers in the Philippines has awarded its fourth Structural Performance-Based Evaluation project for Acqua Private Residences Livingstone Tower to AIT Consulting. The Livingstone Tower, similar to the first three towers (Niagara, Sutherland, Detifoss), is a reinforced concrete building supported by a pile foundation. The structural…

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