List of Subjects for International Graduate Course Program

◆ Earthquake Engineering Program

1. Program Outline

This Earthquake Engineering Program (EEP) is aiming to produce highly skilled engineers and researchers who make significant contributions to earthquake hazard mitigation world-wide. The program is offered by the Center for Urban Earthquake Engineering (CUEE), Tokyo Institute of Technology.

2. Departments and Faculty

A student enrolled in this program belongs to one of the following five departments and is supervised by the professors engaged in the program.

(1) Dept. of Architecture and Building Engineering

Professors :

AOKI, Yoshitsugu, D. Eng. Planning for mitigating fire spread

OGAWA, Toshiyuki, D. Eng. Shell and space structure

TOKIMATSU, Kohji, D. Eng. Geotechnical earthquake engineering

TAKEUCHI, Toru, D. Eng. Structural design

Associate Professors :

YOKOYAMA, Yutaka, D. Eng. Building materials

(2) Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Professors :

MIKI, Chitoshi, D. Eng. Seismic evaluation of existing facilities in urban areas

KAWASHIMA, Kazuhiko, D. Eng. Bridge engineering

KUSAKABE, Osamu, D. Eng. Foundation engineering

NIWA, Junichiro, D. Eng. Concrete infrastructure

Associate Professors :

WIJEJEWICKREMA, C. Anil, Ph D. Solid mechanics

TAKEMURA, Jiro, D. Eng. Geotechnical and Geoenviromental Engineering

TAKAHASHI, Akihiro, D. Eng. Geotechnical Engineering

(3) Dept. of Built Environment

Professors :

OHMACHI , Tatsuo, D. Eng. Tsunami simulation

MIDORIKAWA, Saburoh, D. Eng. Seismic microzoning

OHNO, Ryuzo, D. Eng. Universal design for disaster mitigation

KASAI, Kazuhiko, Ph.D. Intelligent passive and active control

Associate Professors :

MORIKAWA, Hitoshi, D. Eng. Seismic prospecting

SAKATA, Hiroyasu, D. Eng. Wooden structure

(4) Dept. of Environmental Science and Technology

Professors :

HAYASHI, Shizuo, D. Eng. Seismic retrofit technology

Associate Professors :

YAMANAKA, Hiroaki, D. Eng. Ground motion simulation

YAMADA, Satoshi, D. Eng. Steel Structure

(5) Dept. of Mechanical and Environmental Informatics

Professors :

HIROSE, Sohichi, D. Eng. Structural mechanics

Associate Professors :

OSARAGI, Toshihiro, D. Eng. Planning for disaster mitigation

3. Guide to Study in Earthquake Engineering Program
Earthquake Engineering Program is designed in the scheme of ‘Integrated Doctoral Education Program’ in which the Master’s program is combined with the Doctoral program. Thus, all students in EEP, including Master’s degree recipients at other universities, must start with the Master’s program and are to study for both Master’s and Doctoral degrees.

To acquire the degrees, students in EEP must satisfy several requirements as follows.

【Master’s degree】
For a Master’s degree a student must take 30 credits or more and meet other requirements as follows:

(1) Credits
　 a. 4 credits or more must be acquired from the subjects provided by other departments or institute-wide

subjects, such as international communication subjects and Japanese cultures.
b. The seminar must be acquired in each term. Note that the required number of credits about the seminar might be different depending on the department to which the student belongs.

(2) Thesis
The student must complete a special research, submit a thesis for the degree and take the final examination given after the submission of her/his thesis for the qualification.

The students qualified by the examination committee can go onto the Doctoral program with some formalities.

【Doctoral degree】
For a Doctoral degree a doctoral candidate must satisfy the following requirements:

(1) Seminar in each term and Off-Campus Project must be taken.

(2) The candidate must complete and submit a thesis for the degree, and take the final examination and evaluation of his/her thesis.

The candidate who satisfies the above requirements and passes the final examination is awarded a Doctoral degree. The minimum period of study is three years in total, which include both the Master’s and Doctoral program for the both degrees.

Note that the above requirements are minimal and some additional requirements are conditioned depending on the belonged department. All students are strongly advised to consult with their own supervisors about the study plan.

4. Tables of Course Subjects

All lectures offered in this program are given in English. The course subjects provided by EEP are given in the following table. Please note that the subjects might be subject to change.

Course title	Registration Number	Credits	Dept offering course*	Semester S: Spring A:Autumn	Opening year a: Annually e: Even o: Odd	Category**
Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Reduction	92046	1-0-0	BE	A	a	0
Basics and Applications of Stochastic Processes	92008	2-0-0	BE	A	a	0, I
Strong Motion Prediction	92033	1-0-0	BE	S	a	0, II
Passive Control of Structure against Earthquakes	92038	1-0-0	BE	A	a	0, II
Advanced Analysis and Design of Structures Considering Geometrical & Material Nonlinearities	92043	1-0-0	BE	A	o	II
City/Transport Planning and the Environment	92035	1-0-0	BE	A	a	III
Earthquake Risk Reduction	92036	1-0-0	BE	A	a	0, III
Environmental Hazard and Human Behavior	92037	1-0-0	BE	A	a	0, III
Amenity Evaluation Ⅰ	92003	2-0-0	BE	S	o	III
Social Seismology	92032	1-0-0	BE	S	a	I, III
Introduction to time-frequency analysis	92052	2-0-0	BE	A	a	0
Advanced Topics in Steel and Composite Structures		2-0-0	BE	A	a	II
Advanced Environmental and Engineering Geoexploration	98003	2-0-0	EST	A	a	0, I
Earthquake Resistant Limit State Design for Building Structures	98027	2-0-0	EST	A	o	0, II
Structural design of Tall Building	98048	1-0-0	EST	A	a	II
Structural Experiments	98049	1-0-0	EST	A	a	II
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering	62038	2-0-0	ABE	S	a	I
Applied Building Structural Design	62051	2-0-0	ABE	A	e	II
Structural Design for Architects	62056	1-0-0	ABE	S	o	II
Geo-Environmental Engineering	61049	2-0-0	CEE	S	a	0, I
Physical Modelling in Geotechnics	61061	2-0-0	CEE	A	a	0, I
Advanced Mathematical Method for Infrastructure and Transportation Planning	61014	2-0-0	CEE	S	o	0, III
Advanced Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering	61066	2-0-0	CEE	A	e	III
Theory of Regional Planning Process	92047	2-0-0	BE	S	e	III
Stability Problems in Geotechnical Engineering	61034	2-0-0	CEE	A	a	I
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering	70008	2-0-0	IDE	A	o	I
Mechanics of Geomaterials	61038	2-0-0	CEE	S	a	I
Seismic Design of Urban Infrastructures	61041	2-0-0	CEE	S	o	0, II
Seismic Response Modification of Urban Infrastructures	61060	2-0-0	CEE	A	e	0, II
Advanced Concrete Technology	61004	2-0-0	CEE	A	e	II
Mechanics of Structural Concrete	61003	2-0-0	CEE	S	o	II
Durability and maintenance of Construction Materials	70024	2-0-0	IDE	S	e	0, II
Fracture Control Design of Steel Structures	61005	2-0-0	CEE	A	o	II
Analysis of Vibration and Elastic Wave	77019	2-0-0	MEI	S	o	0
Retrofit Engineering for Urban Infrastructures	61059	2-0-0	CEE	A	e	0, II
Introduction to Solid Mechanics	61065	2-0-0	CEE	S	a	0
Advanced Course on Elasticity Theory	61048	2-0-0	CEE	A	a	0
Principles of Construction Management	61046	2-0-0	CEE	A	o	0, III
Civil Engineering Analysis	61013	2-0-0	CEE	A	o	0
Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering I	61054	2-0-0	CEE	S	a	III
Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering II	61055	2-0-0	CEE	A	a	III
Advanced Technical Communication Skills I, II	61062 61063	2-0-0	CEE	S A	a	IV
International Collaboration I, II	61071 61072	0-1-0	CEE	S A	a	IV
Internship in Urban Earthquake Engineering I- II	92041 92041	0-2-0	BE	S A	a	IV
Built Environment Off-Campus Project I or II	92050 92051	0-4-0	MEI	S A	a	IV
Off-Campus Project in Architectural Design I-II	62511 62512	0-4-0	ABE	S A	a	IV
Civil Engineering Off-Campus Project I or II	61511 61512	0-4-0	CEE	S A	a	IV
Mechanical and Environmental Informatics Off-Campus Project I-II	77511 77512	0-4-0	MEI	S A	a	IV
Built Environment Laboratory I - IV	92601～4	0-0-1	BE		a	V
Building Engineering Laboratory I-IV	62751～4	0-0-1	ABE		a	V
Special Experiments of Civil Engineering I - IV	61711～4	0-0-1	CEE		a	V
Special Experiments of Mechanical and Environmental Informatics I, II	77711～2	0-0-1	MEI		a	V
Seminar in Built Environment I -IV	92701～4	0-1-0	BE		a	V
Seminar in Environmental Science Technology, and Engineering I-IV	98701～4	0-1-0	EST		a	V
Seminar in Architecture and Building Engineering I-IV	62701～4	0-1-0	ABE		a	V
Seminar of Civil Engineering I - IV	61701～4	0-1-0	CEE		a	V
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics I - IV	77701～4	0-1-0	MEI		a	V
Seminar in Built Environment V - X	92801～6	0-2-0	BE		a	V
Seminar in Environmental Science Technology, and Engineering V - X	98801～6	0-2-0	EST		a	V
Seminar in Architecture and Building Engineering V - X	62801～6	0-2-0	ABE		a	V
Seminar of Civil Engineering V - X	61801～6	0-2-0	CEE		a	V
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics V - X	77801～6	0-2-0	MEI		a	V
* BE: Dept. Built Environment, EST: Dept. Environmental Science and Technology, ABE: Dept. Architecture and Builidng Environment, CEE: Dept. Civil and Environmental Engineering, MEI: Dept. Mechnical and Enviromental Informatics, IDE: Dept. International Development Engineering
** 0: Basic and Common subject, I: Seismology and Geotechnical Engineering, II: Structural Engineering, III: Disaster Risk management, IV: International Practice, V: Research Projects

5. Syllabi of Course Subjects

92046

Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Reduction

Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Kazuoh SEO, Assoc. Prof. Hiroaki YAMANAKA, Prof. Tatsuo OHMACHI, Assoc. Prof. Hitoshi MORIKAWA, Prof. Saburoh MIDORIKAWA, Prof. Kazuhiko KASAI, Tetsuya HIRAISHI

[Scope and outline]

To mitigate the earthquake and tsunami disaster, it is important to know them. This class is devoted to make the lecture with respect to the basics of earthquake and tsunami disaster and their mitigation. The topics of this class are follows:

1. Ground Motion

2. Earthquake Disaster

3. Tsunami Science

4. Risk Management Earthquake

5. Real-time Information

6. Earthquake Hazard Mitigation

7. Tsunami Hazard Mitigation

92008

Basics and Applications of Stochastic Processes

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Asso. Prof. Hitoshi MORIKAWA

[Scope and outline]

This course discusses the basic theory of probability and stochastic process with some applications to the earthquake engineering. As the applications, techniques of analysis for array observation data of microtremors are dealt with: that is, spatial auto-correlation (SPAC) method and so on. The students are encouraged to study with the course “Introduction to time-frequency analysis.

The grading policy is based on a project and its presentation.

92033

Strong Motion Prediction

Spring Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Saburoh MIDORIKAWA

[Scope and outline]

The subject aims to introduce methodologies for strong motion prediction by which the design earthquake motion for seismic design of structures is specified. Topics dealt in this course include

1. Observation of strong ground motion

2. Local site effects on ground motion

3. Empirical prediction methods

4. Theoretical and Semi-empirical prediction methods

5. Seismic hazard maps

92038

Passive Control of Structure against Earthquakes

Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Kazuhiko KASAI

[Scope and outline]

This course discusses various methods to evaluate effectiveness of the passive control dampers and building framing schemes. Characteristics of four main types of dampers are explained. Design and analytical methods for

three types of framing systems having distinct architectural features, damper connecting schemes, as well as control efficiencies are explained. Topics are as follows:

1. Fundamental Theory on Passive Control

2. Mechanical Characteristics of Dampers

3. Framing Systems and Their Control Efficiencies

4. Analytical Methods for Passive Control Dampers and Systems

5. Design Methods for Passive Control Dampers and Systems

92043

Advanced Analysis and Design of Structures Considering Geometrical & Material Nonlinearities

Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Shojiro MOTOYUI

[Scope and outline]

This course discusses analytical methods to simulate collapse behavior of building structures. Particularly, it presents treatment of both geometrical nonlinearity and complex material nonlinearity which are essential in these analytical methods.

1. Formulation of Geometrical Nonlinearity with finite rotation

2. Co-rotational Beam Element including Geometrical Nonlinearity

92035

City/Transport Planning and the Environment

Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Yasunori MUROMACHI

[Scope]

Following introduction, this course focuses on air pollution, global warming, noise and other elements of the environment which city/transport planning should cover. Theoretical issues such as externality and public goods as well as practical concerns such as EIA are also discussed.

92036

Earthquake Risk Reduction

Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Tatsuo OHMACHI

[Scope and outline]

This course aims to broaden understanding and knowledge on earthquake engineering and disaster mitigation. In class, students are given a textbook comprising of 18 selected papers that cover the following areas.

1. General and Earthquake Preparedness

2. Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Near-field

3. Earthquake Ground Motion

4. Earthquake Response of Structures with a Focus on Dams

Every student is requested to choose at least one paper from the textbook, and give a presentation in turn followed by discussion.

92037

Environmental Hazard and Human Behavior

Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Ryuzo OHNO

[Scope ]

The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of human perception and response to the environmental disasters. The applicability of current Environment-Behavior theories to environmental policy, planning, and design is also discussed.

92003

Amenity Evaluation Ⅰ

Spring Semester (2－0－0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yoshiki NAKAMURA

[Scope and outline]

This course aims to provide students with basic knowledge for understanding amenity assessment by introducing several basic concepts of environmental perception and some models for human-environment interaction, and also to enable students to conduct a simple investigation on amenity assessment. Workshop on subjective representation will provide some implications of possible further investigation on amenity assessment. Topics are as follows:

1. Introduction

2. Concepts Required for Understanding Amenity Assessment

3. Models for Human-Environment Interaction

4. Methods for Investigations on Amenity Assessment

5. Workshop on Subjective Representation of the Environment

92032

Social Seismology

Spring semester (1-0-0 ) (Every Year)

Prof. Kazuoh SEO

[Scope and outline]

Earthquake disaster mitigation should be made not only with seismology and earthquake engineering, but with as much as research fields related to social circumstances of a city. The 1995 catastrophic earthquake disaster in Kobe should be noted that modern seismology and earthquake engineering were not enough for the mitigation of such disaster. The most important point will be not to neglect seismology and earthquake engineering, but to modify the into complicated social problems in a city. We will define such interdisciplinary research field as social seismology. The following items should be focused in the lecture.

1. The features of recent earthquake disasters

2. Increase of vulnerable condition due to urban developments

3. Earthquake disaster watched by living people

4. The role of newspaper and other mass communication to earthquake disaster

5. Perspectives of earthquake disaster mitigation

92052

Introduction to time-frequency analysis

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Nordan HUANG (National Central University, Taiwan)

[Scope]

This course introduce a technique for time-frequency analysis. Especially, the Hilbert spectrum, which is obtained through Hilbert-Huang transform (HHT) developed by Prof. Huang, is lectured. For this class, MatLab system is required for the homework.

(To be registered)

Advanced Topics in Steel and Composite Structures

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assistant Prof. Troy A. Morgan

[Scope and Outline]

This course addresses several advanced topics in the design and behavior of steel and composite structures. The student is expected to have taken introductory coursework in structural analysis and design of steel structures. This course is organized to provide students with in-depth understanding of the behavior of steel and composite structures under various classes of gravity and lateral loading.

Additionally, design methods to achieve target performance objectives under gravity, vibration, wind, and seismic conditions are presented.

Topics include the design and behavior of:

1. Noncompact steel plate girders

2. Steel members subjected to torsion

3. Composite steel floor systems

4. Shear, semi-rigid and moment connections

5. Steel and composite lateral systems

98003

Advanced Environmental and Engineering Geoexploration

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc.Prof. Hiroakii YAMANAKA

[Scope]

Geoexploration and geophysical-environmental analysis of the subsurface structure is studied in order to understand the relationship between human society/life and environment/disaster issues such as earthquake disaster, ground water contamination, and underground resources.

98027

Earthquake Resistant Limit State Design for Building Structures

Autumn Semester (2－0－0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Satoshi YAMADA

[Scope and outline]

Earthquake Resistant Limit State Design is a design method based on a balance of input energy by the earthquake and energy absorption capacity of building structures. In this lecture, the basic theory of design method based on a balance of the energy and the evaluation method of earthquake resistant performance of the building structures based on the deformation capacity of members are explained.

1. Basic theory of the design method based on a balance of the energy

2. Earthquake input evaluated as the energy input

3. Hysteresis behavior of the steel material

4. Ultimate behavior of steel members under cyclic load

5. Energy absorption capacity of steel members

6. Damage evaluation of the structure

7. Damage distribution in the multi-story structure

8. The relationship between deformation capacity of members and deformation capacity of the frame

9. Estimation method of the required earthquake resistance

10. Energy spectrum of earthquake

11. Outline of the base isolated building structure

12. Design of the base isolated building structure

98048

Structural Design of Tall Building

Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Akira WADA

Although in Japan as earthquake prone country, many tall buildings exceeding 1000 have been built in these 40 years. Many structural systems and forms, new structural materials, computer analysis technology and experiences of earthquakes were in the progress of the structural design of tall buildings. Topics dealt in this course include:

1. Introduction to structural design of tall buildings

2. Tall buildings in the world

3. Tall buildings in Japan

4. Analysis model of structures

5. Basic structural features of tall buildings

6. New technologies of tall building structures

98049

Structural Experiments

Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Akira WADA, Prof. Shizuo HAYASHI, Prof. Kazuhiko KASAI,

Assoc. Prof. Hiroyasu SAKATA, Assoc. Prof. Satoshi YAMADA

The performance of a structure could not be known if an actual earthquake does not occur. Since big earthquake will happen only once in several hundreds years in a city, we cannot know a true performance of the structures under a big earthquake. It is very useful in designing a new structure or knowing the performance of existing structures to conduct structural experiments. Topics dealt in this course include:

1. Introduction to experiments

2. Size of test specimens and scale effects

3. Loading system and supporting system of test specimens

4. Measurements of strain, deformation and acceleration

5. Static loading tests

6. Dynamic loading tests

62038

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Kohji TOKIMATSU

[Outline]

1. Introduction to Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

2. Seismic Geotechnical Hazards

3. Laboratory and In-Situ Tests for Determining Dynamic Soil Properties

4. Dynamic Soil Properties and Modelling

5. Wave propagation

6. Ground Response Analysis and Local Site Effects

7. Liquefaction

8. Soil Improvement for Remediation of Seismic Hazards

9. Dynamic Earth Pressure Problem

10. Dynamic soil-pile-structure interaction

11. Seismic Design of pile foundations

62051

Applied Building Structural Design

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Toru TAKEUCHI

[Scope and outline]

This course discusses up-to-date structural technologies in the field of spatial structures and seismic response controlled structures into practical building design. The topic includes methodology collaborating with architects and past experience of structural failures. Homework provides detailed design experience using such technologies using practical Japanese design standards and their supporting theories.

1. Architectural design and structural design

2. Design of spatial structures

3. Seismic design and retrofit

4. Design of base-isolated structures

5. Design of response controlled buildings

62056

Structural Design for Architects

Spring Semester (1-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Toru TAKEUCHI

[Scope and outline]

This course provides the basic knowledge of the structural design for architectural students. The topic includes the information of the latest developments in structural engineering including technologies in the field of spatial structures and seismic design.

1. Structural planning for architects

2. Characteristics of structural systems and materials

3. Latest technologies of spatial structures

4. Latest technologies of seismic design

61049

Geo-Environmental Engineering

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Jiro Takemura

[Aims and Scope]

Various aspects on soil contamination and waste disposal system, i.e., laws, fundamental theories and technologies, will be explained.

[Outline]

1. Introduction

2. Characteristics of ground water and geochemistry

3. Ground contamination (I) -- mechanism

4. Ground contamination (II) -- physical laws

5. Non-aqueous phase liquid

6. Remediation: requirement and laws

7. Remediation technology:

8. Waste disposal: landfill facility

9. Offshore landfill

10. Monitoring and prediction methods

11. Simulation of contaminant process

12. Site visits

[Evaluation] Attendance, Assignments, examination

[Texts] Handouts will be provided by the lectures.

[Prerequisites] None

61061

Physical Modelling in Geotechnics

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Jiro TAKEMURA and Akihoro TAKAHASHI

[Aims and Scope]

This course covers scaling laws and modeling considerations for physical modeling in geotechnical problems both for static and dynamic conditions with laboratory exercises.

[Outline]

1. Introduction + visit TIT geotechnical centrifuge facilities

2. Similitude and modeling principles

3. Design of physical model and model ground preparation

4. Modeling exercise -1: preparation of dry sand model ground

5. Measurements strategy and sensors.

6. Modeling exercise -2: Modeling of liquefaction in 1 G field

7. Modeling exercise -2: continue

8. Recent developments in physical modeling - foundation

9. Recent development in physical modeling - excavation

10. Recent development in physical modeling - dynamic problems

11. Modeling exercise -3: Response of a single pile in sand during earthquake in a centrifuge

12. Modeling exercise -3: continue

13. Resent development in physical modeling - cold regions’ problem

14. Examination and interview

[Evaluation] Assignments, Exercise, Examination

[Texts] Handouts on each topic will be provided by lecture.

[Prerequisites] None

61014

Advanced Mathematical Methods for Infrastructure and Transportation Planning

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Daisuke FUKUDA

[Aims]

Mathematical methodologies for infrastructure, transportation and city planning will be lectured. These include: (1) Advanced statistical techniques for transportation data analysis, (2) Econometric methods for travel demand forecasting, and (3) Mathematical optimization techniques for project evaluation.

[Outline]

1. Introduction

2. Overview of Systems Analysis

3. Fundamentals of Mathematical Optimization Problem
(Optimization with equality constraints)

4. Advanced Topics of Mathematical Optimization Problem
(Optimization with inequality constraints and Dynamic programming)

5. Fundamentals of Statistical Regression Analysis
(Multiple regression analysis)

6. Advanced Topics of Statistical Regression Analysis
(Simultaneous equation system, Time-series analysis)

7. Fundamentals of Discrete Choice Model
(Derivation and Estimation of Logit Model)

8. Advanced Topics of Discrete Choice Model
(Demand Forecasting, Extended Discrete Choice Models)

[Evaluation] Attendance, Home Work Assignments and Examination

[Text] Lecture materials will be provided by the lecturer.

61066

Advanced Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Daisuke FUKUDA

[Aims]

Analytical method and management measures for road traffic will be lectured. Regarding road traffic analytical method, traffic flow theory and traffic assignment theory will be lectured. Regarding management measures, mobility management measures that accounts for land use and people’s life pattern and psychology will be lectured.

[Outline]

1.　Introduction

2. Foundations of Traffic Flow Theory

3. Modeling Road Traffic Flows (1)

4. Modeling Road Traffic Flows (2)

5. Traffic Assignment on Congested Road Networks (1)

6. Traffic Assignment on Congested Road Networks (2)

7. Traffic Assignment on Congested Road Networks (3)

8. Microscopic & Macroscopic Traffic Simulation Models

9. Social dilemmas and traffic congestion

10.　Mobility management (1): basic concept

11.　Mobility management (2): basic techniques

12.　Mobility management (3): practical cases

13.　Mobility management (4): advanced practical cases

14.　Sustainable city and transportation

[Evaluation] Reports, discussion and final examination

[Texts] Handouts will be provided by lecture.

92047

Theory of Regional Planning Process

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Tetsuo YAI

[Aims and scope]

The systems of Regional Planning and Transportation Planning are studied in this class. To achieve the goal, first we learn about the systems of those planning in Europe, USA and Japan, second we study on the fundamental principle of planning procedures and institutions. Then, we discuss on the citizen participatory process for those planning fields. This class will cover some parts of administrative court systems and strategic environmental assessment in other countries. Planning practices will be discussed during the class.

[Outline]

1. Overview

2. National and Regional Planning systems in Japan

3. Planning systems in Europe and USA

4. Fundamental theory of planning procedure

5. Public Involvement process

6. Administrative court system

7. Planning and SEA

61034

Stability Problems in Geotechnical Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Akihiro TAKAHASHI, Assoc. Prof. Jiro TAKEMURA and Prof. Osamu KUSAKABE

[Aims and Scope]

The lecture focuses on various approaches to stability problems in geotechnical engineering, including limit equilibrium method, limit analysis and slip line method. The lecture also covers soil-structure interaction problems, seismic stability problems and recent ground improvement methods for increasing the stability of the structures.

[Outline]

1. Introduction

2. Stability analysis

1) limit equilibrium

2) limit analysis

3) slip line method

3. Soil-Structure Interaction problems

1) pile-soil interaction

2) braced wall excavation

4. Underground construction

5. Soil improvements & reinforcement

6. Design philosophy and design code

[Evaluation] Attendance, Assignments and Examination

[Texts] Handouts will be provided by the lectures.

[Prerequisites] None

70008

Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Thirapong PIPATPONGSA

[Aims and scope]

The course aims to provide the theoretical framework and backgrounds of advanced geomechanics consisting of basic theories of stress-strain-strength relations of geomaterial, formulation of the rate constitutive models, numerical analyses and computational techniques. Basic to advanced Engineering examples will be introduced throughout the study to create logics of application in International Development Engineering practice.

[Outline]

1. Mathematical foundation

2. Elasticity and Plasticity

3. Yield and hardening functions

4. Failure criteria

5. Strength anisotropy

6. Constitutive laws

7. Stiffness moduli

8. Parameter determinations

9. Numerical analyses

10. Application in engineering practice

[Evaluation]

Apart from mid-term and final examinations, students are evaluated regularly through a series of homework assignments which expected students to show their abilities to interpret mathematical notations appeared in the theory into numerical procedures and application.

[Text] Teaching materials are distributed.

[Prerequisites] None

61038

Mechanics of Geomaterials

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof.Osamu KUSAKABE and Associate Prof. Thirapong PIPATPONGSA

[Aims and Scope]

Explain mechanical behaviour of various geomaterials

[Outline]

1.　Behaviour of grains and packing of granular materials

2.　Stress space and failure criteria

3. Micro-scopic view of geo-materials

4. Sampling and disturbance

5. Behaviour of naturally deposit soils

6. Behaviour of improved geo-materials

7. Behaviour of reinforced geo-materials

8.　Time dependent behaviour of geo-materials

9. Constitutive equations

[Evaluation] Assignments, Examination, interview

[Texts] Handouts on each topic will be provided by lectures.

[Prerequisites] None

61041

Seismic Design of Urban Infrastructures

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Professor Kazuhiko KAWASHIMA

[Aims and Scopes]

Enhancing seismic performance of urban infrastructures is essential to mitigate loss of function of urban areas during and after a significant earthquake. Seismic design of urban infrastructures is an important part of securing the seismic performance of urban infrastructures. Emphasis of this lecture will be placed on the seismic design of transportation facilities including bridges and underground structures in soft soil deposits.

[Outline]

1. Damage of urban infrastructures in past earthquakes

2. Engineering characterization of ground motions (1)

3. Engineering characterization of ground motions (2)

4. Dynamic response analysis of bridges

5. Strength and ductility of reinforced concrete members (1)

6. Strength and ductility of reinforced concrete members (2)

7. Strength and ductility of reinforced concrete members (3)

8. Seismic response of bridges (1)

9. Seismic response of bridges (2)

10. Seismic design (1)

11. Seismic design (2)

12. Performance-based seismic design

13. Evaluations of seismic vulnerability

14. Seismic retrofit

[Evaluation] Report and Examination

[Text] Original texts are provided by the lecturer. They can be downloaded from HP.

[Prerequisites] Require basic knowledge on structural analysis and dynamics of structure

61060

Seismic Response Modification of Urban Infrastructures

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Professor Kazuhiko KAWASHIMA

[Aims and Scopes]

A variety of seismic response modification technologies are effectively used to mitigate damage of urban infrastructures during a significant earthquake. Isolation of underground structures from the surrounding soft soils is often used to mitigate the response. Various damper technologies are used in not only standard bridges but also long-span bridges. Pocking isolation is attracting increased interest. Emphasis of the lecture will be places on the seismic design of transportation facilities including bridges and underground structures in soft soil deposits.

[Outline]

1. Demand of seismic response modification based on past damage

2. Response modification using viscous damper

3. Period shift in using seismic isolation

4. Effect of inelastic response of columns in seismic isolation

5. Effective of poundings

6. Design practice of isolator and dampers

7. Design practice of seismic isolation

8. Implementation of seismic isolation

9. Technical development in seismic isolation

10. Seismic response modification of superstructures

11. Rocking isolation

12. Application of seismic isolation to seismic retrofit

13. Isolation to underground structures

[Evaluation] Report and Examination

[Texts] Original texts are provided by the lecturer. They can be downloaded from HP.

[Prerequisites] Require basic knowledge on structural analysis and dynamics of structures.

61004

Advanced Concrete Technology

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Nobuaki OTSUKI

[Aims and Scopes]

Lectures on the state of the art of concrete technology will be presented, including some topics related to developing countries.

[Outline]

1. Introduction

2. Cementitious materials－past, present and future

3. Structure of hardened concrete

4. Strength

5. Cements (1)

6. Cements (2)

7. Admixtures (1)

8. Admixtures (2)

9. Aggregates

10. Light weight Aggregates

11. Flowable concrete, including anti-washout concrete

12. Pre-stressed concrete

13. Durability

14. Maintenance

[Evaluation] By examination

[Texts] Ref. Concrete, Prentice Hall

[Prerequisites] None, however, basic knowledge of undergraduate level may be necessary

61003

Mechanics of Structural Concrete

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Junichiro NIWA

[Aims and Scopes]

Fundamental mechanical behaviors of structural concrete will be explained.

Some concepts for the limit state design method will also be given.

[Outline]

1. Introduction

2. Structural Design Concept of Concrete Structures

3. Ultimate Limit States

3.1 Flexural Capacity of RC Members

3.2 Capacity of RC Members Subjected to Combined Flexural Moment and Axial Force

3.3 Shear Capacity of RC Members

3.4 Application of Fracture Mechanics

3.5 Size Effect in Diagonal Tension Strength

3.6 Lattice Model Analysis

3.7 Torsion Capacity of RC Members

4. Serviceability Limit State

5. Fatigue Limit States

6. Special Topics

[Evaluation] Attendance, Reports and Examination

[Text] Lecture notes will be provided by the lecturer.

[Prerequisites] None

70024

Durability and Maintenance of Construction Materials

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Nobuaki OTSUKI

[Aim]

Lectures on durability and maintenance of construction materials including concrete and steel, especially related to developing countries.

[Outline]

1. Introduction and fundamental theories

2. Corrosion of steel- Introduction

3. Corrosion mechanism (1)

4. Corrosion mechanism (2)

5. Prevention methods

6. Durability of concrete materials and structures

7. Deterioration mechanisms (Alkali aggregate reaction, carbonation)

8. Deterioration mechanism (Chloride attack, chemical attack)

9. Prevention methods

10. Reinforced plastics durability

11. Maintenance strategy

12. Life Cycle cost

13. Life cycle story of structures in marine environment

14. Environmental effects

[Evaluation] By examination

[Text] Handouts will be provided by the lecturer.

[Prerequisites] Fundamental knowledge of undergraduate course

61005

Fracture Control Design of Steel Structures

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Chitoshi MIKI

[Aims]

Damage cases in steel structures are categorized and the control design concepts for fracture are lectured.

[Outline]

1. Classification of Fracture Modes if Steel Structures

2. Damage Cases I Steel Structures during Earthquakes

3. Fundamental Concepts of Fracture Mechanics

4. Fracture Toughness of Steels

5. Predominant Factors of Brittle Fracture

6. Fatigue Strength of Structural Elements

7. Nominal Stress Based Fatigue Design

8. Structural Stress Based Fatigue Design

9. Quality Control of Structural Elements

10. Fatigue Strength Improvement Methods

11. Maintenance of Steel Bridges

12. Characteristics and Prevention of Brittle Fracture during Earthquakes

13. Lessons learned from Failure

14. Discussions: Case Studies

[Evaluation] 5 Reports (50%), Examinations (50%)

77019

Analysis of Vibration and Elastic Wave

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Sohichi HIROSE

[Aims] Theories of vibration and elastodynamic waves will be introduced and some engineering applications are presented.

[Outline]

1. Theory of wave and vibration for one dimensional problem

1-1. Fundamental equations

1-2. Reflection and transmission

1-3. Dispersive waves

1-4. Fundamental solutions and integral formulation

2. Theory of elastodynamics

2-1. Fundamental equations

2-2. Reflection and transmission of plane waves

2-3. Surface waves

2-4. Fundamental solutions and Green’s functions

2-5. Integral representation of elastic waves

2-6. Numerical analysis of elastic waves

3. Engineering applications of wave and vibration

3-1. Application in seismic engineering

3-2. Application in nondestructive testing

[Evaluation] Report (20%) and Examination (80%)

61059

Retrofit Engineering for Urban Infrastructures

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Chitoshi MIKI

[Aims]

Maintenance problems in urban infrastructures including damage cases, repair/retrofitting methods, and health evaluation are presented.

[Outline]

1. Recent Problems in Urban Infrastructures

2. Classification and Causes of Deterioration of Infrastructures

3. Life Cycle Cost Evaluation

4. Strategy of Health and Damage Assessment of Existing Structures

5. Inspection and Measurements

6. Application and Recent Problems of Nondestructive Evaluations

7. Health Monitoring Systems with Sensors for Damage Detection

8. Evaluation of Actual Strengths of Existing Structures

9. Ultimate Strengths of Deteriorated Structural Elements

10. Retrofitting of Corroded Structural Elements

11. Seismic Retrofitting of Deteriorated Structural Elements

12. Fatigue Retrofitting of Deteriorated Structural Elements

13. Strengths of Repaired Structural Elements and Structures

14. Discussion: Case Studies

[Evaluation] 5 Reports (50%), examination (50%)

61065

Introduction to Solid Mechanics

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Anil C. WIJEYEWICKREMA

[Aims]

The course is designed for the students to attain the following four objectives:

(1) Understand index notation used in equations in any subject area.

(2) Understand the fundamentals of stresses and strains.

(3) Obtain a good knowledge of linear elasticity.

(4) To be able to formulate and solve basic problems in solid mechanics.

[Outline]

1. Mathematical preliminaries -- Index notation

2. Mathematical preliminaries -- Vectors and Cartesian tensors

3. Mathematical preliminaries - Eigen-value problems, vector and tensor calculus

4. Stress and strain - Stresses, traction and equilibrium equations

5. Stress and strain - Principal stress and maximum shear stress

6. Stress and strain - Strain tensor

7. Stress and strain - Cylindrical polar coordinates

8. Stress and strain - Spherical coordinates

9. Linear elasticity? Hooke’s law

10. Linear elasticity? Introduction to anisotropic elasticity

11. Elastostatic plane problems - Classification of two-dimensional elasticity problems

12. Elastostatic plane problems - Airy stress functions

13. Elastostatic plane problems - Infinite plate problem and Kirsch solution

14. Elastostatic plane problems - Infinite plane with a uniform body force in a circular region

15. Elastostatic plane problems - Hertz solution

[Evaluation] Homework - 20%, Quizzes - 20% and Final exam - 60%

[Texts] Timoshenko, S. P. and Goodier, J. N., 1970, “Theory of Elasticity”, 3rd edition, Mc-Graw-Hill, New York / Barber, J. R., 2002, “Elasticity”, 2nd edition, Kluwer, Dordrecht.

[Prerequisites] None

61048

Advanced Course on Elasticity Theory

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Anil C. WIJEYEWICKREMA

[Aims and Scope]

Non-linear elastic behavior is studied in detail. Anisotropic elasticity will also be introduced.

[Outline]

1. Finite Elastic Deformations -- Mathematical preliminaries (Cartesian tensors)

2. Finite Elastic Deformations -- Mathematical preliminaries (Tensor algebra)

3. Finite Elastic Deformations -- Kinematics (Configurations and motions)

4. Finite Elastic Deformations -- Kinematics (Deformation gradient and deformation of volume and surface elements)

5. Finite Elastic Deformations -- Kinematics (Strain, stretch, extension and shear)

6. Finite Elastic Deformations -- Kinematics (Geometrical interpretation of the deformation)

7. Analysis of motion -- Deformation and strain rates

8. Balance laws

9. Stress tensors -- Cauchy stress tensor

10. Stress tensors -- Nominal stress tensor

11. Conjugate stress analysis

12. Constitutive laws

13. Anisotropic Elasticity -- Linear anisotropic elasticity

14. Anisotropic Elasticity -- Lekhnitskii formalism

15. Anisotropic Elasticity -- Stroh formalism

[Evaluation] Home Work Assignments and Examination

[Texts] Holzapfel, G. A., 2001, “Nonlinear solid mechanics”, John Wiley, Chichester.

Ogden, R. W., 1984, “Non-linear elastic deformations”, Ellis Horwood, Chichester, also published by Dover publications, New York in 1997. Ting, T. C. T., 1996, “Anisotropic elasticity”, Oxford University Press, New York.

[Prerequisites] Students should have previously followed a course on Fundamentals of Elasticity or Introduction to Solid Mechanics.

61046

Principles of Construction Management

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Atsushi HASEGAWA

[Aims and Scopes]

Considering international construction projects, elements of construction/project management will be lectured focusing on basic knowledge/skills/methodology, such as scheduling, cost management, risk management, bid, contract, legal issues, and project cash flow.

[Outline]

1. Course Introduction/ General Flow and Scheme of Construction Project (1)

2. General Flow and Scheme of Construction Project (2), - Bid/Contract (1)

3. Bid/Contract (2)

4. Time Management (1)

5. Time Management (2)

6. Cost Management (1)

7. Cost Management (2)

8. Estimation

9. Project Funding / Cash Flow

10. Special Topics on Management (1), - Client Management -

11. Risk Management

12. Legal Issue, Claim (1)

13. Legal Issue, Claim (2)

14. Special Topics on Management (2), - Project Case - / Course Closure

[Evaluation]

Final Report (50%) + Exercise (30%) + Participation (20%)

[Text] “Construction Management” by Daniel Halpin/ “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” by PMI

[Prerequisites] None

61013

Civil Engineering Analysis

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Sohichi HIROSE

[Amis]

Lecture on fundamentals of forward and inverse analyses of initial and boundary value problems in civil engineering

[Outline]

1. Introduction – forward and inverse problems

2. Variational method 1

3. Variational method 2

4. Variational method 3

5. Weighted residual method

6. Finite element method 1

7. Finite element method 2

8. Boundary element method 1

9. Boundary element method 2

10. Numerical implementation

11. Linearized inverse problems

12. Generalized inverse matrix

13. Instability and regularization of inverse problems

[Evaluation] Report (20%) and Examination (80%)

61054

Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering I

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Unfixed: Visiting Professor

Visiting Associate Professor Jan-Dirk Schmöcker

[Aims and Scope]

Good transportation networks are a key to liveable cities. The course aims to equip students with a broad understanding of the problems faced in today’s networks. Often mentioned desired aspects are qualities such as Accessibility, Reliability and Sustainability. The various aspects of these and other terms are discussed. This is integrated with a discussion on the tools available to transportation planners to achieve such objectives. The course will be given in English and students will be asked to make presentations.]

[Outline]

1. Vision of Cities

2. Traffic Management Objectives

3. Network Reliability

4. Accessibility (Access to destination, Access for all)

5. Sustainable Transportation

6. Intelligent Transportation Systems

61055

Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering II

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Unfixed: Visiting Professor

[Aims and Scope]

The aim of the course is to introduce concepts and techniques used in the analysis of transport and traffic movement. Further, to provide the student fundamental knowledge on transport planning theory and processes, as well as knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and practice of urban traffic and transport management.

[Outline]

1. Traffic Flow Theory

2. Traffic Surveys and Measurement

3. Speed Data Analysis

4. 4-Stage modelling: Trip Generation, Trip Distribution, Mode Choice, Traffic Assignment

5. Signal Control

6. Public Transport Priority

7. Microsimulation

61062

Advanced Technical Communication Skills: ATC I

Spring Semester (1-1-0) (Every Year)

Prof. David B. Stewart

[Aims and Scope]

In this roundtable seminar we intend to identity and improve skills in academic writing (i.e., those used for technical journals) and also to improve oral presentation techniques, assisted by Power Point or similar media.

[Outline]

The basic approach to technical writing in the fields of engineering and the sciences is unified. It can be learned through content analysis and close attention to style. Each journal has its own house requirements. Still, the structure of all peer-reviewed research follows what is referred to as IMRaD: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. You describe (1) what you did and (2) why you did it; then you tell (3) how you did it and (4) what you found out. Finally, you must explain clearly what all this means for your readers.

You will learn to be clear and logical in approach and to write from the point of view of a prospective reader. This is not a translation course. On the contrary, you will be encouraged to think and write in English.

In presentation, you’ll be requested to speak so that you can be heard and also to make your visual materials uniform and consistent, as well as attractive, effective, and persuasive.

All this takes hard work and for some students may at first feel unfamiliar. To achieve your aims, you must take risks, make mistakes, and then start again. To do this, we must meet twice a week on a regular basis and you will spend a certain amount of time outside class in preparation.

61063

Advanced Technical Communication Skills: ATC II

Autumn Semester (1-1-0) (Every Year)

Prof. David B. Stewart

[Aims and Scope]

In this roundtable seminar we intend to identity and improve skills in academic writing (i.e., those used for technical journals) as well as to improve oral presentation techniques, assisted by Power Point or similar media.

[Outline]

This seminar is a continuation of ATC 1. (NOTE: new students are accepted in both terms.)

Requirements are identical and students are will proceed at their own pace within the context of what the group achieves. Students themselves, as well as the instructor, will provide constructive criticism and overall support for everyone’s work.

Class meeting times are the same as in the spring term, and regular attendance is both compulsory and vital to your success.

61071

International Collaboration I

Spring Semester (0-1-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Junichiro NIWA, Prof. Hideki KAJI and Assoc. Prof. Hiroaki YAMANAKA

[Aims and scope]

Through collaborative works on earthquake hazard prediction and mitigation for the home countries of the student and discussions on the related issues, such as the strategy of urban earthquake disaster prevention, the student will foster the ability of international communication, negotiation, collaboration, and leadership.

61072

International Collaboration II

Autumn Semester (0-1-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Junichiro NIWA and Prof. Hideki KAJI

[Aims and scope]

Through collaborative works on the project evaluation related to earthquake hazard prevention for the specific region and discussions on the related issues, the student will foster the ability of international communication, negotiation, collaboration, and leadership.

92041, 92042

Internship in Urban Earthquake Engineering I- II (0-2-0)

92050, 92051

Built Environment Off-Campus Project I or II (0-4-0)

62511, 62512

Off-Campus Project in Architectural Design I-II (0-4-0)

61511, 61512

Civil Engineering Off-Campus Project I or II (0-4-0)

77511, 77512

Mechanical and Environmental Informatics Off-Campus Project I-II (0-4-0)

for Doctor Degree

[Aims and scope]

The student will take part in an actual project done by an institution or private company internationally or domestically. Project period is from three to six months. Through this internship projects the student will experience the actual practice in her/his own field and have proper prospects of her/his future profession.

92601 - 92604

Built Environment Laboratory I – IV (0-0-1)

62751 - 62754

Building Engineering Laboratory I-IV (0-0-1)

61711 - 61714

Special Experiments of Civil Engineering I - IV (0-0-1)

77711 -77712

Special Experiments of Mechanical and Environmental Informatics I, II (0-0-1)

For Master Degree

[Aims and scope]

Experiments, exercises and field works on topics relating to each field.

92701 - 92704

Seminar in Built Environment I –IV (0-1-0)

98701 - 98704

Seminar in Environmental Science Technology, and Engineering I-IV (0-1-0)

62701 - 62704

Seminar in Architecture and Building Engineering I-IV (0-1-0)

61701 - 61704

Seminar of Civil Engineering I – IV (0-1-0)

77701 - 77704

Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics I – IV (0-1-0)

for Master Degree

[Aims and scope]

Colloquium on topics relating to each study filed by means of reading research papers and books, and discussion with each supervisor and the program coordinators.

92801 - 92806

Seminar in Built Environment V – X (0-2-0)

98801 - 98806

Seminar in Environmental Science Technology, and Engineering V – X (0-2-0)

62801 - 62806

Seminar in Architecture and Building Engineering V – X (0-2-0)

61801 - 61806

Seminar of Civil Engineering V – X (0-2-0)

77801 - 77806

Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics V – X (0-2-0)

for Doctor Degree

[Aims and scope]

All are offered for Master degree holders. Advanced and high level researches including colloquium, practice and experiment are required.