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

About Us

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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

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

Behaviour and Design of Cold Formed Steel Wall Panels

12 Nov 2019 03.30 PM - 04.30 PM

Conferences & Seminars

Overview of Key Technologies of Alkali-Activated Materials

Workshops & Classes

Design of Concrete Structures- Eurocodes versus British Standards

30 Sep 2019 - 01 Oct 2019

Workshops & Classes

PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN FOR FIRE SAFETY - Fire Spread and Structural Fire Resistance

26 Aug 2019 - 27 Aug 2019

Workshops & Classes

VSL-NTU Workshop on Design, Detailing and Construction of Precast Segmental Bridges

Conferences & Seminars

Adoptions and Applications of New Technologies in Japan–Positive Collaboration between Design and Construction

02 Aug 2019 02.00 PM - 04.00 PM

Workshops & Classes

Advanced Concrete Design using Eurocode 2

29 Jul 2019 - 30 Jul 2019

Workshops & Classes

Workshop on Mineral Admixture Application to Concrete in Hot Weather Conditions

15 Jul 2019 01.00 PM - 05.30 PM

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