Research Projects

PTRC has carried out many joint R&D projects with various agencies. Some of the projects have been on the effects of dynamic, explosion or blast loading on blast doors, foundations of civil defence shelters, underground facilities and aboveground structures.

These research projects involve both numerical simulations and experimental investigations on the effects of high-intensity transient dynamic loading on soil and rock media, as well as on structural components and systems.

Research Study on Precast Reinforced Concrete Joints to Blast and Impact Loading
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai; Co-PIs: Asst/Prof Fu Yuguang, Dr Teoh Bak Koon)

Full-Scale Fire Testing to Validate Simulations for (a) Integrated Active Systems and (b) Structural System for Underground Buildings
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai; Co-PIs: A/Prof Aravind Dasari, A/Prof Wan Man Pun Dr Teoh Bak Koon, A/Prof Zhao Ou)

Vulnerability Assessment of Precast Reinforced Concrete Structures to Blast and Subsequent Progressive Collapse
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai; Co-PIs: Prof Ivan Au, Prof Fung Tat Ching)

Blast-Resistant Precast Concrete Façade Walls
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai; Co-PIs: Dr Teoh Bak Koon, Prof Ivan Au, Prof Fung Tat Ching)

Automating the Process of Concrete Finishing
(PI: Prof Yang Yaowen)

Proof-Of-Concept, Proof-Of-Value and Test-Bedding in Smart Integrated Construction System (Phase 2)
(PI: Prof Yang Yaowen)

Precast Static Testing
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai)

Substitution of Natural Sand with Granite Dust in Concrete Production
(PI: Asst/Prof Qian Shunzhi; Co-PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai)

Holistic Management of HDB Flats against Spalling Concrete
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai; Co-PIs: A/Prof Aravind Dasari, A/Prof David Fan Zheng, and Prof Xie Lihua)

The Development of Additive Manufacturing Technology for Construction
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai)

Proof-Of-Concept, Proof-Of-Value and Test-Bedding in Smart Integrated Construction System (Phase 1)
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai; Co-PIs: A/Prof Ang Wei Tech, A/Prof Cai Yiyu and Prof Yang Yaowen)

Structural Performance of HDB Buildings
(PI: Asst/Prof Joseph Cheung Sai Hung; Co-PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai)

Application of Worker’s Location Data for Advancement of Construction Safety Management
(PI: Prof Yang Yaowen)

Numerical Studies to Model Combined Blast and Fragments Loading on Protective Structures
(PI: Prof Fung Tat Ching )

Modelling of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Walls Subject to Blast and Fragment Loadings
(PI: Prof Fung Tat Ching; Co-PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai)

Design Guideline and Analytical Tool to Mitigate Progressive Collapse of Buildings against Explosive Effects (GPC)
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai; Co-PI: Prof Fung Tat Ching)

Shock Mitigation and Analysis
(A/Prof Yap Fook Fah)

Fire Retarding ceUHPFC Structure for Underground Applications
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai)

Wireless Sensor Networks Indoor Mapping and Detection [Sub-project 1 of the FSTD-TL@NTU Project “TEARDOWN”]
(PI: A/Prof Robert Tiong Lee Kiong)

Ground Shock Measurement with a Novel Approach Detection
(A/Prof Zhao Zhiye)

Prediction of Explosion Hazards from Earth Covered Magazine
(PI: Prof Fung Tat Ching took over as PI from Prof Fan Sau Cheong)

An Experimental Study to Characterise the Breakup Behaviour of Concrete Debris upon Ground Impact
(PI: Prof Fung Tat Ching took over as PI from Prof Fan Sau Cheong)

Mitigation of Pressures on Underground Structures due to Ground Shock
(A/Prof Leong Eng Choon)

Structural Resilience Study of Concrete Pre-Cast and Composite Steel Joints Subject to Missing Column Scenarios
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai; Collaborator: Prof Fung Tat Ching)

Underground Technology and Rock Engineering (UTRE) Program, Phase 2
(A/Prof Zhao Zhiye, Asst/Prof Louis Wong, A/Prof Yang Yaowen, Prof Tan Kang Hai, A/Prof Anthony Goh Teck Chee, A/Prof Chu Jian and A/Prof Robert Tiong Lee Kiong)