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4. Course Descriptions

Geological Environment and Earthquake Disaster

Prof. Masato MOTOSAKA, Assoc. Prof. Susumu OHNO

It is clear through past disastrous earthquakes that the earthquake damage is quite different depending on the geological conditions. The earthquake observation during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake explains this truth. Therefore, it is important to take into account the difference of ground motion due to soil conditions in a seismic design of urban structures and in urban disaster prevention planning. This course comprises the lectures, students’ presentations and discussions on engineering topics for earthquake disaster prevention considering geological environment. In each lecture, the relevant material will be handed out. In this course, two reports are requested and students make presentations and discussions based on the reports during classes. The evaluation will be based on the reports and presentations for the requested subjects.

1） Introduction to Earthquake and Building Structures
2） Recent Earthquake Damage and Lessons （Ⅰ）
3） Recent Earthquake Damage and Lessons （Ⅱ）
4） Students’ Presentation and Discussion （Ⅰ）
5） Measurement of Ground Motion and Structural Vibration
6） Overview of Geological Structure and Ground Motion Characteristics
7） Introduction to Wave Propagation Theory and Structural Vibration
8） Structural Health Monitoring
9） Earthquake Damage Prediction -Natural and Social Information
10） Seismic Protection Technology -Earthquake Early Warning System
11） Recent Topics on Earthquake Disaster Prevention Projects
12） Students’ Presentation and Discussion （Ⅱ）