Protective Technology Research Centre

​Conducting focused R&D programmes in dynamic and weapon effects on infrastructures and facilities

Protective Technology Research Centre (PTRC) | NTU Singapore

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The Protective Technology Research Centre (PTRC) was established on 29 September 1998 via the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Hosted in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Centre provides the necessary focus for joint R&D efforts in dynamics and protective engineering.

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Research

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The R&D capabilities of PTRC are: 

Core Areas

  • Rock Engineering and Cavern Technology
  • Response of Structures to Dynamic Loading

Other Areas

  • Soft Ground/Soil Engineering
  • Modelling and Simulation for Earth Covered Magazines
Construction of Jurong Rock Cavern

Our News

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2017 - NTU and HDB signed a Project Agreement for the Development of Smart Integrated Construction System (SICS) on 7 Sep 2017​

Published on 31 Oct 2017

2016 - NTU and Kajima Corporation signed an MoU on 1 June 2016

Published on 01 Jun 2016

2015 - NTU and Chongqing University signed an MoU on 17 Oct 2015

Published on 17 Oct 2015

2015 - CEE PhD student, Mr Weng Jian awarded "Best Paper Award, 1st Runner Up" at DAPS 2015

Published on 21 May 2015

2013 - PTRC and CIPPS (University of Florida) signed an MoU on 21 Nov 2013

Published on 21 Nov 2013

2013 - PTRC and ProSTEC (Yonsei University) signed an MoU on Protective Technology for Concrete Structural Behaviour on 2 April 2013

Published on 02 Apr 2013

2012 - NTU awarded the SCDF Strategic Partner Award 2012

Published on 11 Sep 2012

2012 - Project Officer, Mr Yu Jun awarded "Best Paper Award" at DAPS2012

Published on 13 Jan 2012

Our Events

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Conferences & Seminars

NTU-CEE Distinguished Seminar Series: Professor Poon Chi Sun

22 Jan 2026 09.30 AM - 10.30 AM
Conferences & Seminars

NTU-CEE Distinguished Seminar Series: Dr Cheng Guohua

17 Nov 2025 11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Conferences & Seminars

NTU-CEE Distinguished Seminar Series: Professor Shi Caijun

17 Nov 2025 10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Workshops & Classes

Short Course on Blast Loading on Structures: Design, Response and Mitigation Strategies

13 Feb 2025 at 09.00 AM - 14 Feb 2025 at 05.00 PM
Conferences & Seminars

Seminar on Research Developments of Protective Technology in Southeast University

11 Feb 2025 01.00 PM - 02.00 PM
Conferences & Seminars

9th International Colloquium on Performance, Protection & Strengthening of Structures Under Extreme Loading & Events (PROTECT 2024)

13 Aug 2024 at 08.00 AM - 16 Aug 2024 at 05.00 PM
Conferences & Seminars

NTU-CEE Seminar Series: Durability & Maintenance of Post-tensioned Bridges (VSL)

23 May 2024 09.00 AM - 05.00 PM
Workshops & Classes

One Day Workshop on Maintenance of Concrete Structures Durability Assessment, Repair, New NDT Method Introduction, AI & i Construction Application in Japan Co-Organised by Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) and PTRC

28 Mar 2023 09.30 AM - 05.30 PM

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