By Betheena Kae Unite
Ten outstanding studies on disaster resilience, seismic assessment, and road construction technologies were recently showcased in a research symposium hosted by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS).
Researchers from De La Salle University, Ingevity Corporation, Mapúa University, University of the Philippines-Diliman, Geobrugg AG, Maccaferri (Philippines), Inc., Shell Bitumen Philippines, and the BRS presented their papers at the 5th Research Symposium held at the University of the Philippines-Diliman (UP-D) in Quezon City early this month.
The symposium, dubbed “Building the Future towards Sustainable Development,” highlighted scholarly and practical initiatives to improve the stability and resiliency of built infrastructure.
According to the agency, the topics discussed were disaster resilience, seismic assessment, and the study of concrete, asphalting, road pavement, slope stabilization, and air cleaning, which support the DPWH commitment to quality and safe infrastructure.
The event was attended by some 250 engineers, researchers, scholars from the academe, other government offices, private organizations, and industry partners who also witnessed the exhibition of breakthrough tools and equipment for the implementation of construction projects.
DPWH BRS Director Reynaldo Tagudando said that “integrating new methodologies in the structural design of infrastructure is necessary to improve the level of safety, security, and stability of constructed projects.”
DPWH Assistant Secretary Maximo Carvajal encouraged young engineers to further develop their skills and technical know-how in the advent of new technologies, not only for research but also for their engineering practice.