Raed El Sarraf
Technical Principal - Asset Integrity Management, WSP New ZealandRaed has over 20 years’ experience relating to the corrosion protection and asset integrity management of steel structures, specialising in bridges. Over the years he published a number of design guidance, technical papers and articles, relating to the management and corrosion prevention of bridges.
His current interests are related to the digitalisation of bridge asset management systems, extending the life of steel bridges and realising the sustainability potential of steel structures.
My Speaker Sessions
Wednesday 13 March 2024
10:05
Keynote 3: Extreme Weather Events and the New Normal – the New Zealand Experience from Cyclone Gabrielle
10:05 - 10:35
- On 12 February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle reached New Zealand and over the following two days caused widespread damage especially on the East Coast of the North Island.
- Heavy rain and winds caused major flooding, land slips, damaged homes, over 10,000 displaced and some NZ$2B in damage.
- This presentation will focus on the damage to both the Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency and Local Authorities bridge network, highlighting the scale of the damage, the response in the days/weeks that followed, an overview of risk and resilience, and the efforts to reconnect communities.
Thursday 14 March 2024
15:30
Roundtable: Whole-life Design, Construction and Maintenance
15:30 - 16:15
