Development of earthquake resilient constructions
Project Gist
Toward developing constructions usable right after huge earthquakes
Keywords
earthquake, construction, shape memory alloy
Background and Purpose
Toward realizing resilient constructions against huge earthquakes, we attempt to develop new technologies and establish fundamental scientific knowledge for mitigating damage and residual deformations after earthquakes.
Project Achievements
We have developed new type of structural members using shape memory alloys. We have also established an international collaborative research network for applying the developed structural members to constructions.
Future Prospects
Based on the network established through this project, we further promote international collaborative research toward widespread application of the research results.
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Principal Investigator
・ARAKI Yoshikazu
・Graduate School of Engineering
・Dr. Araki’s research focuses on multi-scale mechanics ranging from the behavior of nano- and micro-structures of construction materials to the earthquake-induced response of large-scale structures such as bridges and high-rise buildings.
・http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yoshikazu_Araki