Research Projects

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

• To increase construction productivity through the development of Smart Integrated Construction System (SICS). Phase 2 will focus on test-bedding of the developed SICS, which will be conducted in a typical HDB project.​

Precast Static Testing
(PI: Prof Tan Kang Hai)

• To validate methods for the analysis of the precast structures load-carrying capacities and connections in design.​

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

• To conduct engineering research to reliably and confidently replace natural sand with granite dust in the concrete production.​

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)

• To develop a holistic scheme for proactively mitigating concrete deterioration and enhancing durability of existing concrete structures.​

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

• To explore the possibilities and benefits of 3D concrete printing technology for precast element production to push for higher construction productivity and reduce the dependency for foreign labour.​

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)

• To increase construction productivity through the development of Smart Integrated Construction System (SICS).​

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

• To use a probabilistic approach to determine structural performance of buildings at an appropriate confidence level; to establish and develop criteria for assessment of structural performance of buildings; to establish actual structural performance based on live load tests.​

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

• To develop a system to detect workers’ locations and display them on BIM interface to prevent the workers from entering the vicinity of dangerous and prohibited areas.​

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

• To conduct a numerical study to obtain a better understanding of the responses of reinforced concrete (RC) slabs under the combined effects of blast and fragment loadings in a near field weapon explosion.

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)

• To develop numerical models to simulate the behaviour of FRP-strengthened RC walls subject to near-field blast effects.

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)

• To develop a design guide for high-density civilian structures in Singapore to mitigate against progressive collapse.

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

• To derive laboratory shock testing guidelines for equipment, based on explosion induced in-structure shock data, and to develop appropriate shock mitigation systems.

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

• To optimise and develop carbon nanotube reinforced ultra-high performance cement-based materials and products to improve durability under fire.
  
  

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

• To implement traditional mapping technology using camera, LIDAR and computer vision software, coupled with micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMs)-based distributed Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) for information extraction such as 3D indoor mapping, detection of moving object, temperature, air quality, pressure, sound, etc. in a GPS-denied indoor environment.

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

• To develop a novel approach to measure the free field ground shock more accurately.
• To test and verify the accuracy of the developed device in ground shock development.

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

• To formulate practical guidelines for the breakup and the debris prediction of earth covered concrete magazines due to internal explosion.

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)

• To conduct an experimental study to obtain a more complete picture and better understanding of the ricochet and break-up responses of damage concrete cubes when they are impacted with different surface (soil and concrete) at different impact angles and different impact velocities.

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

• To investigate the effect of ground modification on pressure experienced by underground structures due to ground shock so as to develop a better design approach of underground protective structures.

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)

• To investigate the behaviour of the composite steel and precast concrete beam-column joints when an internal column has been forcibly removed.

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)

• To develop an integrated digital rock modelling system which creates a comprehensive database compiling pre-, during- and post-construction information for underground constructions
• To research on automatic data acquisition and continuous health monitoring system for underground caverns and tunnels
• To perform advanced fire safety and evacuation research for underground structures