One of the present authors previously proposed performance limit curves of human actions and anxiety in a room under strong motion. An evaluation method of human vibratio [...]

Considering the geotectonic environment and the historical importance, it is necessary to investigate the dynamic characteristics of the historical constructions in the c [...]

This paper proposes new masonry infill walls using ductile interlocking blocks, and describes their availability for retrofitting existing structures. Although no reinfor [...]

A hybrid member composed of a thin steel plate sandwiched between two glued-laminated cedar timber members has been developed and studied. The steel and timber parts were [...]

The early warning information is requires not to cause the social confusion and mislead especially for the public people and the important facilities but in these days so [...]

In this study, damage of masonry garden walls was investigated. Masonry garden walls such as stone masonry wall and concrete block masonry wall, are frequently used the b [...]

A new type of seismic isolation system – called the core-suspended isolation system (CSI) – has been recently developed and implementation completed in the first buil [...]