Research Associate: Blast & Progressive Collapse Modelling

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University, through its Protective Technology Research Centre (PTRC) in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, invites applications for a Research Associate to advance numerical simulations of underground blast-induced structural collapse and progressive collapse in reinforced concrete structures.

The role includes model development, validation, parametric studies, and vulnerability assessment in collaboration with project investigators.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of progressive collapse and numerical modelling.
• Familiarity with progressive collapse standards.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and CAD.
• Competent in analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and develop solutions under strict timelines.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on blast-induced progressive collapse, structural collapse mechanisms, and relevant numerical modelling methodologies.
• Evaluate, benchmark, and select suitable commercial numerical modelling software for simulating progressive collapse of multi-storey reinforced concrete structures.
• Develop numerical models to simulate underground blast-induced damage to foundations and substructures and the resulting progressive collapse of aboveground structures.
• Conduct numerical simulations for the building case studies and structural scenarios specified by the project, and assess different potential collapse and failure mechanisms.
• Verify and validate the developed numerical models against available experimental data, field data, published benchmark studies, and relevant test cases.
• Conduct sensitivity and parametric studies to investigate the effects of different foundation/substructure damage modes, material properties, foundation designs, and blast-related parameters on structural collapse behaviour.
• Perform structural vulnerability assessments to identify critical structural components, failure modes, and weaknesses affecting the overall stability and robustness of buildings.
• Contribute to the development of an integrated FEMFAN3D-Discrete Element Method (DEM) computational framework/software for advanced simulation of progressive structural collapse.
• Prepare technical reports, research publications, presentations, and other project deliverables, and work closely with project investigators, research collaborators, and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Progressive collapse

Numerical modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

CAD proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEMFAN3D-DEM

Job description

Nanyang Technological University, through its Protective Technology Research Centre (PTRC) in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, invites applications for a Research Associate to advance numerical simulations of underground blast-induced structural collapse and progressive collapse in reinforced concrete structures.

The role includes model development, validation, parametric studies, and vulnerability assessment in collaboration with project investigators.