I had a query from someone of professional engineering position which I am familiar with the topic. It's about technical standards/codes of practice for construction where some references need also to suit a specific country's environment to avoid miscalculation and errors.
For example : For concrete in cold climate - Concrete temperatures should be maintained between 50°F (10°C) until the expected strengths have been reached after the finishing process. If concrete freezes prior to reaching an initial strength of 500 psi (3.5 MPa), it will not achieve its intended strength.
The same however cannot be applied fully to the Malaysian environment/climate.
I agree totally that standards and codes of practice must adapt to the country's environment. These can be done by assessing the environmental factors - understand the unique conditions of the country - climate, geology, natural hazards etc. (Consider the absence of snow or the prevalence of tropical weather, seismic activity, etc.)
In order to make this happen, we need to engage local experts, engineers, architects, and environmental scientists to gather insights about the specific challenges and requirements in that environment.
Adapting technical standards requires a comprehensive understanding of local conditions, collaborative efforts among experts, and a commitment to ensuring safety and efficiency in construction practices within the country's specific environment.
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