The ACEM Aspiration Series session featuring Datuk Ir. Ts. Wan Nazri Hj. Wan Aria was successfully conducted on 23 January 2025 via the Zoom platform, with a total of 48 participants in attendance. The event was divided into two segments: a professional sharing session and a technical deep dive on long-span structure design. The session commenced with a pre-recorded interview in which Datuk Ir. Ts. Wan Nazri shared insights into his professional journey, elaborating on his early education, including his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from UiTM, Malaysia, and his Master of Science in Structural Mechanics from the University of Stuttgart, Germany. He recounted his international work experiences across Malaysia, Europe, and the Middle East, highlighting his role as one of the designers of the Mecca Clock Tower, and explained his decision to return to Malaysia to establish his current practice.
Following the professional sharing session, a live technical presentation was conducted, focusing on the long-span steel structure design for two aircraft hangars at KLIA. Datuk Ir. Ts. Wan Nazri discussed the intricate details of the two designs: a duo-pitch steel and concrete structure with a span of 153m and a mono-pitch steel and concrete structure with a span of 185m. He emphasized the engineering challenges and innovative solutions employed in these projects. Notably, these structures achieved three Malaysia Book of Records certifications: Longest Single Span Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) System Rafter, Longest Vertical Hangar Door (Megadoor), and Longest Locally Designed Single Span Truss Frame System.
The session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment, where participants had the opportunity to seek further insights from Datuk Ir. Ts. Wan Nazri. The event provided an enriching experience for attendees, offering both professional inspiration and technical expertise in structural engineering. The ACEM Aspiration Series once again proved to be a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and professional development within the engineering community.
