Japan-US cooperative research network for optimization of seismic performance and architectural design of large-scale structures

Project Gist

Research network for optimization of structural performance and design of long-span structures

Keywords

Structural design, Architectural design, seismic design, Structural optimization, Strtctural material

Background and Purpose

Large-scale structures such as halls, arenas, and gymnasiums are important monumental structures in the region, and require not only aesthetic quality, but also extremely high-level of seismic performance, because they are used as evacuation place in the event of seismic disaster. This project consists of the experts of structural design, structural material, architectural design, and structural optimization in Japan and US. The purpose of the project is to develop a new network of interdisciplinary area of research for which Kyoto University can act as the leader.

Project Achievements

A basic framework has been established for collaborative research with the universities in US. The target of research is integration of structural design, structural material, architectural design, structural optimization, etc., of long-span structures in architectural engineering. A project with a researcher in aerospace engineering has started to find a new direction of research of structural engineering in architecture. Further development of joint research with industry is also an important outcome of the project.

Future Prospects

Collaborative research for optimization of aesthetic and structural performances of free-form long-span structures will be further developed so that Japan can be a leader of computational design of architectural structures.

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Joint Research/Academic Institutions Abroad

プリンストン大学、マサチューセッツ工科大学、ジョージア工科大学、コロンビア大学、南カリフォルニア大学

Principal Investigator