Biography
Dr. Kong Kian Hau is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Dr. Kong graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree with First Class Honours and a PhD in Civil Engineering from NUS in 1999 and 2004 respectively. He completed his M.Sc (Coursework) in Advance Reinforced Concrete Design, Advance Prestressed Concrete Design, Advance Structural Steel Design and Dynamics Analysis & Earthquake Design of Buildings with an overall CAP of 4.75 (out of 5) and was awarded the NUS President Graduate Fellowship in 2002 which recognizes applicants of outstanding performance and who show great promise. His PhD Thesis focuses on the far-field effects of long-distance earthquake tremors from Sumatra to Buildings in Singapore which indirectly is one of the many research works done contributing a part to the development of BC3:2013 and SS EN 1998-1:2013 (Singapore’s National Annex to Eurocode 8).
Besides serving as NUS Graduate Tutor (2000-2002), Dr. Kong has also worked (2003-2006) on the NUS-BCA collaboration Research Project on “High Strength Lightweight Concrete with and without Aggregates” as a NUS Research Engineer & Research Fellow.
Since 2005/6, Dr. Kong is also a practising qualified engineer who specialises in Buildings & Infrastructure Projects (including Bridges). He is a Chartered Engineer & International Professional Engineer (UK) with 13 years of experience as a Site & Resident Engineer, Senior Design & Project Engineer, Design & Project Manager, Associate (Team Leader) & Senior Associate Consultant for many residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure and civil engineering master planning works in Singapore and Overseas. He has passed all the Professional Engineers Board Singapore prescribed Fundamentals of Civil Engineering (FEE) & Practice Of Professional Civil Engineering 2017 (I & II) Eurocode-based Examinations for registration as a Professional Engineer in Singapore too. Dr. Kong has also served in IStructE (UK) as one of the Panel Members of the Global Seismic and Dynamic Events (2016 – 2018, 2024 – present). In 2022, Dr. Kong co-authored with Professor Costas Georgopoulos, an IStructE (UK) Book Publication, “Examples for the Seismic Design of Steel and Concrete Buildings to Eurocode 8”. This book which was reviewed also by the IStructE Panel Members of the Global Seismic and Dynamic Events serves as a companion to earlier published IStructE (UK) “Manual for Seismic Design of Steel and Concrete Buildings to Eurocode 8”.
Qualifications
- Registered Professional Engineer (CIVIL) Singapore (Regn.No.5629), Professional Engineers Board (PEB) Singapore, 2024
- AP LEED Green Associate, US Green Building Council, 2019
- IntPE (UK), International Professional Engineer, Engineering Council United Kingdom, 2015
- Chartered Engineer (C.Eng), The Institution Of Structural Engineers United Kingdom, 2013
- PhD (Civil Engineering), National University Of Singapore, 2004
- B. Eng (Civil Engineering) (1st Class Honours), National University Of Singapore, 1999
Work Experience
| Song Bee Construction (S) Pte. Ltd. | 2002/2003 | Project & Site Engineer |
| DE Consultants (S) Pte. Ltd. | 2005-2007 | Civil & Structural (C&S) Engineer |
| RSP Architects, Planners & Engineers Pte Ltd | 2007-2010 2010-2012 |
C&S Engineer/Resident Engineer Senior Engineer |
| DP Engineers Pte Ltd (Subsidiary of DP Group) | 2012-2013 2013-2016 |
Project & Design Manager Senior Associate |
| ECAS Consultants Pte Ltd | 2016-2018 | Associate (Team Leader) |
Selected Projects (full involvement in early planning/design phase to near site completion)
Residential Projects (Condominiums, Detached Housing)
- The Quartz. Condominium housing development comprising of 1 block of 17-storey, 6 blocks of 18-storey, and 2 blocks of 19-storey residential buildings (total: 625 units) with basement carparks, a shophouse, tennis courts, swimming pool and clubhouse facilities at Sengkang Central / Buangkok Drive/ Compassvale Bow
- Amber Residences. Proposed New Erection of One Block of 21 Storey Condominium (114 units) with Swimming Pool and 1 Level of Basement Carpark and Ancillary Facilities on Lots at 48&50 Amber Road (Marine Parade Planning Area).
- Proposed erection of a 2-storey detached with a basement, an attic & a swimming pool at Jalan Insaf (Bishan Planning Area). As Part Time Resident Engineer for Basement Works & Temporary Earth Retaining Structure.
Commercial Projects (Hotels, Shopping Malls)
- Alexandra Central Design & Build Consultant for Main Contractor, Project Manager for Commercial Development of Alexandra Hotel with 3 storeys for retail & 3 stories for carparks and 1 Tower Block of 13 storeys at Jalan Bukit Merah.
- Marina One Development Erection of 2 Blocks Of 30 Storey Office Buildings & 2-Blocks Of 34 Storey Residential Buildings (total 1042 units). 3-Storey Commercial Podium & 4 Level Basement Carparks With Underground Pedestrian/ Shopping Mall At Straits View/Marina Way (Downtown Core Planning Area). Role as PE support for Main Contractor.
Industrial & Institutional Projects (Factories, Public Places)
- Upgrading Empress Place & Esplanade Park Precinct Enhancement Of The Spaces On Various Lots At Empress Place & Esplanade Park (Downtown Core Planning Area). Providing PE support for the Main Contractor (including drainage works, traffic control & diversion planning, road works, ejector pits, ERSS for major tree transplants, minor sewer diversion, and architecture structures like tall signage, and bus stops).
- Structural Inspection of 16 nos. of flatted factories, each 7-story height at Marsiling, Kolam Ayer 5, Loyang Way, Kallang Basin, Bukit Avenue, Changi North, Loyang Lane, Clementi Loop, Toa Payoh North. PE for Client
Infrastructure Projects (Bridges, Flyovers & Viaducts)
- Development of 2 Bridges for Road Access At Tuas View Basin On Lots at Tuas South Avenue 9 And Tuas South Lane (Permanent Routes 2 And 3). (76m main bridge span, 45 m approach structure, 140 m ramp structure, 14 m carriage width). Role as Accredited Checker for Client
Honours & Awards
- 2002 NUS President Graduate Fellow
- 2013 IStructE Singapore Service Award
- 2014 IES Outstanding Volunteers Award
- 2014 IStructE Singapore Service Award
Professional Activities
| Jan. 2008 | Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (M.ASCE) |
| Mar. 2008 | Member, The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (MIES) |
| Mar. 2008 | Graduate Member The Institution of Structural Engineers United Kingdom (IStructE) |
| Aug. 2008 | Registered Accredited Resident Engineer, BCA |
| Jan. 2009 | IES-ACES Accredited Resident Engineer (RE-0366) |
| Sep. 2008 | Member, Singapore Structural Steel Society (M.SSSS) |
| July 2010 | Graduate Member, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) |
| July 2010 | Graduate Member, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). |
| Jan. 2011 | Member Tunnelling & Underground Construction Society Singapore (MTUCSS) |
| 2012 to Present | Member Institution of Structural Engineers, United Kingdom (MIStructE) |
| 2012 to Present | Committee Member of IES-IStructE Joint Committee |
| 2012 to Present | IES Civil & Structural Engineering Technical Committee Member |
| 2013 to Present | IES representative, Member of the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) Structural Steel Work Technical Committee for Structural Steelwork Inspection. |
| 2014 to Present | BCA-HDB-JTC Working Group Member on Design For Maintainability (IES Rep.) |
| 2015 to 2017 | IStructE Corresponding Member of BIM Panel |
| 2016 to Present | IStructE Global Seismic and Dynamic Events Panel Member |
| 2018 | Senior Member, The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (Sr. MIES) |
| 2018 to Present | Academic Member of the Council Of Tall Buildings And Urban Habitat (CTBUH) |
| 2019 to Present | Member of RILEM (International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures). Membership No. 35802 |
| 2019 to Present | Member of ACI (American Concrete Institute) Membership No. 01825373 |
| 2019 to Present | Member of ASTM International. Membership No. 2160937 |
Past Teaching Areas (as NUS Graduate Tutor)
- EG1109 Engineering Mechanics (Sem. 1 1999/00)
- C2403 Differential Equations & Computational Methods (Sem. 2 1999/2000 & Sem.2 2000/01)
- EG1104 Statics (Sem. 1 2000/01)
- CE2404 Engineering Mathematics I (Sem.1 2001/02)
- EG1109 Statics & Mechanics of Materials (Sem.1 2002/03)
Current Teaching Areas (as Senior Lecturer)
M.Sc (Civil Engineering) Level
- CE5610 Assessment And Retrofit Of Concrete Structures (4MC)
- CE5611 Precast Concrete Technology (4MC)
- CE5604 Advance Concrete Technology (4MC)
- CE5002A Capstone For Structural Engineering (4MC)
- CE5610QB Concrete Repair and Retrofitting Of Structural Concrete (2MC)
- CE5510QA Advanced Structural Concrete Design (2MC)
- CE5611QA Advanced Prestressed Concrete Design (2MC)
- CE5611QB Precast Structural Concrete Design (2MC)
Graduate Certificate Level
- CE 5610B Repair and Retrofit of Concrete Structures
- CE 5611B Precast Concrete Design
- CE 5610A Concrete and Cementitious Composites
- CE5510A Advanced Structural Concrete Design
- CE5611A Advanced Prestressed Concrete Design
Undergraduate Level
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- CE4103 Design Project (Vehicular Bridge, Eco-Bridge)
- CE4103 Sultan Shoal Bridge Development (CEE-DoA collaboration)
- CE4103R Design Project (Precast Concrete Nursing Home)
- CE4103 Design of Gravity Caisson Wharf for Container Terminal
- TCE4103 Design Project (Pedestrian Overhead Bridge)
- TCE5611 Precast Concrete Technology
Research Interests
- Structural Repair, Strengthening, Restoration & Retrofitting
- Green and Sustainable Building Materials, Technology & Systems
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technology.
- High-Performance Concrete & Advance Concrete Technology
- Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction to Seismic Actions, Vibration & Passive Control
- Tall Building Systems, Robustness & Design to Hazards (Seismic, Wind, Fire)
- Structural Steel, Steel-Concrete Composites, Steel & Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Prestressed & Precast Concrete, Structural Lightweight Concrete, Alternative Structural Materials (Structural Glass, Structural Timber, Structural Masonry, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Fiber Reinforced Plastics & Composites): Performance & Design
Recent Publications
- Chao-Qun Lye, Kian Hau Kong and Ser Tong Quek (2022), “Potential Use of Cockle Shell Ash as Cement Component in Concrete: Autogenous Healing Ability”. 76th RILEM Annual Week 2022 and International Conference on Regeneration and Conservation of Structures ICRCS 2022, Kyoto, Japan.
- Kong, Kian Hau, Chao Qun, Lye (2022), “Crystalline Admixtures for Autonomous Healing in Concrete: The Past, Present and Future”. Keynote Paper, International Conference on Structures, Material and Construction 27 (Springer Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering).
- Kong, Kian Hau, Shiou Shen, Yee, Jat Yuen, Richard Liew (2022). “LONG-TERM STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE OF MODULAR HIGH-RISE CONCRETE BUILDING”. CEB-FIB International Congress 2022, Session 2D Innovative Case Studies, Oslo, Norway.
- Chao-Qun Lye, Kian Hau Kong , Guoqing Geng, Warintorn Thitsartarn, Jessica Toh (2022), “POTENTIAL USE OF PLASTIC WASTE AS NATURAL SAND IN MORTAR AND CONCRETE”. CEB-FIB International Congress 2022, Oslo, Norway.
- Kong, Kian Hau, Junxuan, Wang, Jat Yuen, Richard Liew (2022). “Lightweight and Advance Precast Concrete System for Modular Building Construction”. The 17th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering & Construction (EASEC17) (Symposium 8 Prefabricated Construction Composite Structures).
- Shiou Shen, Yee, Kong, Kian Hau, Jat Yuen, Richard Liew (2022). “Numerical Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Composite Wall under Concentric Axial Loading”. The 17th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering & Construction (EASEC17) (Symposium 15 Practice of Sustainable Urban Development).
- Hau KK, Gupta AK, Choudhary S, Gupta T (2022), Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Recent Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction Management Select Proceedings of ICSMC 2021, SPRINGER.
- Kong, Kian Hau, Jat Yuen, Richard Liew, Shiou Shen, Yee, Zhiquan, Dai (2021). “Response Behavior of High-Rise Modular Building under Wind and Seismic Loads”. The 9th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures (Eurosteel 2021) Volume 4 (Issue 2-4): 1747-1756.
- Kong, Kian Hau, Tick Boon, Loh, Shin Rong, Chua, Siang Huat, Goh, Kheng Lim, Goh, Jun Jie, Chong (2021). “Determination of Static and Dynamic Young’s Modulus of A Cantilever Beam using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Method”. 24th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology, ICMT 2021
- Sun J, Kong KH, Lye CQ, Quek ST (2021), “Effect of ground granulated blast furnace slag on cement hydration and autogenous healing of concrete”. Journal of CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS Vol. 315, 10 January 2022, 125365. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125365)
- Munjal, Pankaj, Hau, Kong Kian, Hon Arthur, Cheng Chuen (2021). “Effect of GGBS and curing conditions on strength and microstructure properties of oil well cement slurry”. Journal of Building Engineering Vol. 40 102331 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102331) [30 Citations]
- P. Munjal, Kong K.H, Cheng C.H. (2020), “An insight on Gas Migration in Cement Slurry”. 8th. International Conference on Nano and Materials Science ICNMS 2020 Jan. (2020), Seattle, WA, USA. Paper ID is MC20-1050 DOI 10.1088/1757-899X/842/1/012016. [2 Citations]
- P. Munjal, Kong K.H, Prabhakar A., Cheng C.H. (2019), “Oil Well Cement for High Temperature- A Review” 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Materials Science. Paper No. M110. [8 Citations]
- Prabhakar A., Lee N.K., Ong K.C., Moon J., Zhang M.H., Cheng C. H., Kong K.H (2019), “Enhancing the Gel Transition Time and Right-Angle-Set Property of Oil Well Cement Slurries by Incorporating CSA Cement and Gypsum” 11th International Petroleum Technology Conference. Paper No. IPTC-19224-MS.
- Lee N.K., Prabhakar A., Ong K.C. Gary, Moon J., Zhang M.H., Cheng C. H., Arthur, Haugsted K., Kong K.H (2018), “Experimental design of a well cement slurry for rapid gel strength development”. Vol.191, pg. 1093-1102 Journal of Construction and Building Materials [22 Citations]
- H.S. Lim, T.H. Wee, K.H. Kong (2006), “Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Beam.” 6th Asia-Pacific Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (APSEC 2006), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [28 Citations]
- Z.J. Li, T. Balendra, K.H. Tan, K.H. Kong (2005). “Finite Element Modelling Of Cyclic Behaviour Of Shear Wall Structure Retrofitted With GFRP”. FRPRCS-7 7th International Symposium on FRP Reinforcement for Concrete Structures, Michigan. The USA. [1 Citation]
- Z.J. Li, T. Balendra, K.H. Tan, K.H. Kong (2005). “Finite Element Modelling Of Cyclic Behaviour Of Shear Wall Structure Retrofitting With GFRP.” ACI-SP-203-74, 2005. [30 Citations]
- T.Balendra, K.H. Kong (2004). “Effects of ground motions in Singapore due to far-field earthquakes”. 11th. ICSDEE & 3rd. ICEGE. The 11th International Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering and the 3rd. International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering. [3 Citations]
- Z.J. Li, K.H. Kong, T. Balendra, K.H. Tan (2004). “Behavior of FRP retrofitted shear walls designed according to BS 8110.” Developments in Mechanics Of Structures & Materials: The 18th.Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 18). Perth, Western Australia, Andrew J Deeks and Hong Hao (eds.) pp 133-137 [1 Citation]
- K.H. Kong (2004), Overstrength and ductility of reinforced concrete shear-wall frame buildings not designed for seismic loads. PhD Thesis, NUS [14 Citations]
- K.H. Kong, K.H. Tan, Balendra T. (2003). “Retrofitting of shear walls designed to BS 8110 for seismic loads using FRP”. FRPRCS-6 6th International Symposium on FRP Reinforcement for Concrete Structures, Singapore. [11 Citations]
- Balendra T., Lam N.T.K., Wilson J.L., K.H. Kong (2002). “Analysis of long-distance earthquake tremors and base shear demand for buildings in Singapore”. Engineering Structures, Vol.24, pg. 99-108. [86 Citations]
- Balendra T., K.H. Tan, K.H. Kong (2001). “Ultimate strength of reinforced concrete frame-wall structure designed according to BS 8110”. ICCMC/IBST International Conference on Advanced Technologies in Design, Construction and Maintenance of Concrete Structures, Hanoi, Vietnam, pg. 66-72. [9 Citations]
- Balendra T., K.H. Tan, K.H. Kong (2001). “Ultimate strength of reinforced concrete frame-wall structure designed according to BS 8110”. HDB Conspectus Technical Journal 2001, pg.49-55
Invited Speaker/Presenter
- K. H. Kong (2022), Invited Author & Presenter in IES-IStructE One-Day Webinar On Earthquake Resistant Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Based on Eurocode 8. “Introductory Session: Overview of Seismic Analysis and Design for Buildings as per EC8”.
- K. H. Kong (2022), Invited Author & Presenter in IES Webinar On Advances In Precast Prestressed Concrete Structures.” Fundamental Analysis & Design of Current Mechanical Precast Connection Systems (DfMA approach) In Structures”.
- Kong K.H. (2019), “Seismic Design of RC Shear Wall-Frame Structures in Singapore to BC3 and SS NA EC8” International Symposium Recent Advances in Structural Design in Regions of Low-to-Moderate Seismicity. The University of Hong Kong, China
- Kong K.H. (2019), “Advances in Precast Concrete Construction Joints & Connections” NUS Research Seminar Transforming the Construction Industry.
- K.H. Kong (2018), Invited Author & Presenter in IES Lecture on Precast Concrete Structures with the topic “Precast Concrete Connections”
- K.H.Kong (2018), Instructor for 1-day lecture on “Issues In Infrastructural Development In Singapore” for Huazhong University Of Science & Technology
- K.H. Kong (2017), Invited Author & Presenter in IES-IStructE Two Day Course on Seismic Design on EC8 with presentation topic, “Overstrength and Ductility of RC Shear-Wall Frame Buildings Not Designed For Seismic Loads”
- K.H. Kong (2012), Invited Author & Presenter in IES-IStructE Seminar for Design and Construction of Tall Building 2012, Singapore with the topic “Basic General Analysis and Design Considerations for Tall Buildings”.