PUBLIC WORKS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Research Activities

Research on cost-effective structural earthquake-resistant technologies

Anti-seismic reinforcement of existing structures is one of our earthquake disaster prevention measures. When conducting anti-seismic reinforcement of various structures - such as reinforcement of difficult bridge foundations or major geological upgrading projects to counter liquefaction of embankments - ensuring that costs stay within present technical levels is a major concern.

We are approaching this project from the new standpoint of giving full consideration to the overall earthquake resistance capabilities and displacement of structural materials during earthquakes to develop rationalized and more financially viable structural materials for anti-seismic reinforcement.
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