APRIL 3 — The tragic collapse of Block 1 of the Highland Towers on 11 December 1993, and the remaining abandoned blocks is a reminder of a tragedy that struck the nation....
APRIL 3 — The tragic collapse of Block 1 of the Highland Towers on 11 December 1993, and the remaining abandoned blocks is a reminder of a tragedy that struck the nation.There is no disputing that the country learned important lessons from the incident, and it is these lessons which also tell us why hill-site developments in themselves are not the problem.In fact, hill-site developments, when done right, actually improve the safety of the hill itself and adjacent areas.
With natural, undeveloped slopes, a lower Margin of Safety is acceptable, but again, this does not mean there is no risk of landslides. However, in Malaysia, when a hill is developed, there is a minimum requirement for a Factor of Safety of 1.5 for treated slopes. The entire process of hill-site development includes the involvement of independent, third-party consultants, and the use of proven techniques such as soil nailing to ensure the safety of any hill-site development.
Rock bolts are another common technique used to reinforce rock slopes, while soil nailing helps strengthen soil slopes.It is also important to remember that hill-site development is not a one-off process that ends when construction works are completed.
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