Design and Analysis of Protective Structures
28 – 30 July 2027 · Nanyang Executive Centre, NTU, Singapore
The DAPS 2027 Organising Committee cordially invites researchers, postgraduate students, blast engineers, structural engineers, government agencies and industry partners to participate in the 8th International Conference on Design and Analysis of Protective Structures (DAPS 2027).
DAPS 2027 will bring together local and international experts to exchange knowledge, share recent advances, strengthen professional networks and foster collaboration in the field of protective structures and protective engineering.
Where structural design meets extreme loading
As protective structures take on more demanding roles in defence, critical infrastructure and dense urban environments, understanding how they behave under blast, impact, shock and fire has become a defining engineering challenge.
The DAPS conference series was inaugurated in Tokyo, Japan, in 2003, and has since been held in Singapore (2006, 2010 and 2015), Jeju, Korea (2012), Melbourne, Australia (2017), and Seoul, Korea (2019). Over the years, the conference has established itself as an international platform for researchers and practitioners to exchange advances in protective structures and protective engineering. DAPS 2027 marks the 8th edition of the conference and returns to Singapore.
Four plenary lectures
Hong HAO, Jie YANG, Nemkumar BANTHIA and Guoxing LU, from institutions in Australia, Canada and China.
Six thematic areas
20+ topics, from protection concepts and design to AI in protective engineering.
Submission key dates
Abstract by Dec 2026, full paper by Mar 2027, final manuscript by May 2027.
Three international committees
30+ members across 16 countries guide the organisation and academic programme.
Submissions are open across all six thematic areas.
We invite researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to submit original contributions advancing the field of protective structures and extreme loading resilience..
Curtin University, Australia
Six thematic areas
1 Protection concepts and design
Φ Underground and aboveground structures
Φ Engineering design, applications and case studies
Φ Energy-absorbing systems and elements
Φ Soil/structure interaction
Φ Structure protection under dynamic loading
2 Numerical modelling and simulation
Φ Shock wave and blast load simulation
Φ Structural simulation under explosion and
impact
3 Material behaviour under blast and fire
Φ High strain-rate and high-temperature effects
Φ Composite materials
Φ High-performance concrete
Φ Blast- and fire-resistant materials
4 Structural damage
Φ Progressive collapse
Φ Penetration analysis
Φ Structures under fire
Φ Structural dynamics/Vibration
Φ Multi-hazard resilience of structures
5 Blast, impact and shock load
Φ Surface and underground structures
Φ Explosive storage
Φ Impact and explosion tests
6 AI in Protective Engineering
Φ Physics-informed and data-driven modelling for blast, impact, and fire
Φ Data-driven design, optimisation, and risk assessment
From abstract to final manuscript
From abstract to final manuscript
We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors whose generous commitment and leadership make this event possible.
Platinum Sponsor
Fucare
FUCARE is a Singapore-headquartered safety engineering company specializing in high-performance protection systems for safety shelters. The company develops and manufactures advanced construction materials—including specialized metal doors, windows, HVAC valves, and dampers—engineered to withstand blast and ballistic threats. Driven by continuous R&D and technological innovation, FUCARE delivers industry-leading protective performance. Its core mission is: “To better protect lives and properties through technological evolution.”
Gold Sponsor
Leviat
Leviat is a global leader in engineered concrete connections, lifting systems, anchoring technologies, and innovative construction solutions used across buildings, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Our portfolio covers lifting & bracing, structural connections, façade support systems, anchoring solutions, and industrial technologies, supporting safer, faster, and more efficient construction.
With more than 100 years of combined industry heritage, Leviat carries the strength, expertise, and proven performance of market‑leading brands including Moment Halfen, and Ancon. This legacy enables us to deliver high‑performance solutions backed by deep engineering experience and technical excellence.
Across Asia, Leviat supports project teams with practical engineering guidance, offering technical support, design collaboration, and on‑site assistance to help them deliver stronger and more reliable construction outcomes.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is a leading research-intensive university known for excellence across engineering, science, business, medicine, the humanities and education. Its Smart Campus serves as a testbed for emerging technologies, bringing together researchers and industry partners to develop solutions that improve everyday living and learning. NTU also supports innovation and entrepreneurship by transforming academic research into practical applications. Set within a vibrant and sustainable campus, the university offers students a well-rounded education and a globally connected academic community.
Where the protective engineering community stress-tests the future.
28 – 30 July 2027 · Nanyang Executive Centre, NTU, Singapore
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