{"id":18008,"date":"2026-01-12T15:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T07:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/?page_id=18008"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T01:39:51","slug":"flexible-seawall-for-coastal-reservoir-and-coastal-defence-systems-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/flexible-seawall-for-coastal-reservoir-and-coastal-defence-systems-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexible Seawall for Coastal Reservoir and Coastal Defence Systems in Singapore (V1-P1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"79130f3d-7849-4b7d-9e5d-f2fc9a2f1365\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/79130f3d-7849-4b7d-9e5d-f2fc9a2f1365.png\" alt=\"Flexible Seawall for Coastal Reservoir and Coastal Defence Systems in Singapore v1-p1\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1437\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h1>Flexible Seawall for Coastal Reservoir and Coastal Defence Systems in Singapore<\/h1>\r\n<p>This project aims to strengthen Singapore&#8217;s coastal defence systems by developing an innovative and flexible seawall design. Unlike conventional bunds and breakwaters, the proposed system offers greater cost efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability through the application of intelligent engineering solutions.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Research Goals<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1585\">Develop a new type of flexible seawall integrated with coastal reservoirs to strengthen Singapore&#8217;s coastal defence infrastructure.<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1585\">Enhance resilience, adaptability, and sustainability of coastal protection systems through innovative engineering design.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Why This Matters<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2762\">Reduces construction costs and provides greater flexibility for future coastal redevelopment.<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2762\">Minimises the use of traditional materials like concrete and earth, making the seawall more environmentally friendly and reducing ecological disturbance.<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2762\">Integrates nature-based design elements that support marine biodiversity and align with environmental sustainability goals.<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2762\">Enables adjustable seawall heights, ensuring long-term adaptability to rising sea levels and changing coastal conditions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Latest Research Highlights<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Enhanced Model Design and Simulation of Coastal Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Optimized the flexible seawall design and conducted scaled model tests, validating its feasibility and revealing key insights into structural behavior under extreme marine conditions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Advancements in Material Testing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Conducted strength, aging, and fouling tests on materials in seawater to assess durability, supporting the feasibility of the composite membrane design for the flexible barrier.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Meet the Team<\/h2>\r\n<p>Meet the team behind the <em data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"845\">Flexible Seawall for Coastal Reservoir and Coastal Defence Systems in Singapore<\/em>\u00a0project &#8211; using cutting-edge research and analysis to improve predictions of extreme coastal conditions and strengthen Singapore&#8217;s resilience.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Prof. Chu Jian\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/Prof.-Chu-Jian-150x150.png\" alt=\"professor chu jian coastal protection and flood resilience institute\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Principal Investigator (PI): <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Professor Chu Jian<\/strong><br \/>Nanyang Technology of University,<br \/>Department of Civil Engineering <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"chen_hao\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/chen_hao-150x150.png\" alt=\"dr chen hao research fellow coastal protection and flood resilience institute\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Research Fellow (RF): <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dr Chen Hao<\/strong><br \/>Nanyang Technology of University,<br \/>Department of Civil Engineering<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>More Projects from the V1 Domain<\/h2>\r\n<p>Explore research under Innovative Engineering Solutions that develops adaptive, multi-functional coastal defences to enhance Singapore&#8217;s resilience to flooding, sea-level rise, and extreme weather, while optimising land use and integrating with existing infrastructure.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/modular-solutions-to-retrofit-existing-coastal-protection-structures-with-impervious-interlocking-features-which-reduce-seawater-seepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"7142713b-17bd-4957-9973-8f8d51ac3020\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/7142713b-17bd-4957-9973-8f8d51ac3020.png\" alt=\"Modular Solutions to Retrofit Existing Coastal Protection Structures with Impervious Interlocking Features Which Reduce Seawater Seepage\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1435\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Modular Solutions to Retrofit Existing Coastal Protection Structures  with Impervious Interlocking Features which Reduce Seawater Seepage\" href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/modular-solutions-to-retrofit-existing-coastal-protection-structures-with-impervious-interlocking-features-which-reduce-seawater-seepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Modular Solutions to Retrofit Existing Coastal Protection Structures with Impervious Interlocking Features which Reduce Seawater Seepage <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/smart-and-multifunctional-floating-structures-for-coastal-protection-and-flood-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"de1f0a02-b632-4d61-9733-441527170072\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/de1f0a02-b632-4d61-9733-441527170072.png\" alt=\"Smart and multifunctional floating structures for coastal protection and flood control V1-P3\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1450\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Smart and Multifunctional Floating Structures for Coastal Protection and Flood Control\" href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/smart-and-multifunctional-floating-structures-for-coastal-protection-and-flood-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Smart and Multifunctional Floating Structures for Coastal Protection and Flood Control <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/eco-cement-enhanced-methods-for-beach-erosion-control-and-beach-land-restoration-through-soil-accumulation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"27581794-e2fd-45ee-a13e-b2b49405942b\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/27581794-e2fd-45ee-a13e-b2b49405942b.png\" alt=\"Eco-cement enhanced methods for beach erosion control and beach land restoration through soil accumulation\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1450\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Eco-cement Enhanced Methods for Beach Erosion Control and Beach Land Restoration Through Soil Accumulation\" href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/eco-cement-enhanced-methods-for-beach-erosion-control-and-beach-land-restoration-through-soil-accumulation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Eco-cement Enhanced Methods for Beach Erosion Control and Beach Land Restoration Through Soil Accumulation <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Download CFI&#8217;s project booklet for more information on each project<br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/CFI-Singapore-Tranche1-and-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CFI Singapore Tranche 1 and 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>If you wish to reach out regarding a specific project, please email CFI Singapore at <a href=\"mailto:cfisg@nus.edu.sg\">cfisg@nus.edu.sg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flexible Seawall for Coastal Reservoir and Coastal Defence Systems in Singapore This project aims to strengthen Singapore&#8217;s coastal defence systems by developing an innovative and flexible seawall design. Unlike conventional bunds and breakwaters, the proposed system offers greater cost efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability through the application of intelligent engineering solutions. 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