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1 1 Training System and Information Network for Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Taiki SAITO Chief Research Engineer, International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (IISEE), Building Research Institute (BRI)

2 2 Key Organizations Japan MEXT Ministry of Education, Science, GRIPS National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies MFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency Training course Master degree MLIT Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism BRI Building Research Institute IISEE International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering

3 3 Activities of BRI / IISEE IISEE Training Course (for participants from developing countries) IISEE net (Web site for information transfer)

4 4 History 1960 IISEE Training Course Seismology Course and Earthquake Engineering Course The necessity of the training on seismology and earthquake engineering was emphasized at the 2nd WCEE (World Conference on Earthquake Engineering) in Tokyo and 1961 The training course was held at University of Tokyo and Waseda University IISEE was established at BRI as the training organization supported by JICA. Special Lecture by Dr. Carlos Zavala, Peru

5 5 History 2004 IISEE Training Course Tsunami Disaster Mitigation Course Gigantic tsunami generated by a major earthquake off Sumatra wreaked havoc on the coastal areas of the Indian Ocean In response, the Tsunami Disaster Mitigation Course was established. Tsunami Simulation at Sumatra in 2004 Study Trip

6 6 IISEE Training Course Master of Disaster Mitigation History The curriculum of this course is approved as a master s degree program by National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) and BRI. Master of Disaster Management Awarding of master s degree by Chief Executive of BRI

7 7 IISEE Training Course Subjects of lecture Seismology Course (10 people) Seismic source mechanism, wave propagation, etc. Engineering Course (10 people) Seismic design, retrofitting method, structural analysis, etc. Tsunami Course (5 people) Fluid mechanics, early tsunami warning system, etc. Master degree

8 8 IISEE Training Course Subjects of lecture Seismology sub-course + Computer + Mathematics + Theory of Seismic Wave + Earthquake Observation + Analyses of Teleseismic Records + Source Mechanics + Plate Tectonics + Geophysical Exploration + Seismic Micro Zonation + Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Policy + etc. Earthquake Engineering sub-course + Computer + Structural Analysis & Dynamics + RC & S Structures + Foundation Engineering + Structural Testing + Limit Analysis + Seismic Design Code + Seismic Retrofit Techniques + Seismic Micro Zonation + Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Policy + etc. Tsunami sub-course + Computer + Mathematics + Theory of Seismic Wave + Source Mechanics + Plate Tectonics + Hydrodynamics + Tsunami Propagation + Tsunami Simulation + Tsunami Early Warning System + Tsunami Disaster Mitigation Policy + etc.

9 9 Turkey (74) Egypt (73) Romania (17) Indonesia (88) Mexico (38) Peru (104) Chile (43)

10 10 IISEE net Concept Information exchange through Internet Individual characteristics of developing nations Technological support Database Seismicity and damage Importance of design code Personal network through IISEE Seismic damage Seismic network Seismic design code Microzonation techniques Seismicity and damage Importance of design code

11 11 IISEE net Web site Country List

12 12 IISEE net Seismic Network Based on country reports by the ex-participants, the Web site provides information on approximately 50 earthquake-prone countries about their seismic networks, seismic activity, tectonics, and macrozonation. Example: COLOMBIA Seismic Network Seismic Activity Tectonics

13 13 IISEE net Seismic Damage List of damaging earthquake and its characteristics Country report for earthquake damage Distribution of after shocks, fault mechanism, wave propagation analysis List of Damaging Earthquake Search Engine Source Rupture Process (Colima, Mexico Earthquake)

14 14 IISEE net Seismic Design Code Seismic design codes of approximately 45 developing countries. A summary of the Japanese Building Standard Law European code and ISO information. Example: MEXICO Seismic Design Force Design Spectrum Zone Factor

15 15 IISEE net Microzonation Microzonation project reports are reported from several countries focusing on their metropolitan areas. Seismic Intensity, liquefaction, building damage, etc. Example: IRAN Microzonation of Teheran Estimated Seismic Intensity

16 16 IISEE net Earthquake Damage Estimation System for Buildings (EDES_B) Shortly After Earthquake Seismic observation Strong motion observation on site Source characteristics Source characteristics In Preparation Geology, tectonics, seismic activities Assumed earthquake Earthquake Source Earthquake motion/ engineering bedrock Transmission characteristics Earthquake motion/ engineering bedrock Earthquake motion/ ground surface Estimation of amplification characteristics Wave Propagation and Amplification Input to building Estimation of soil-structure interaction Response of building Estimation of response characteristics Damage of building Estimation of damage Building Response and Damage probable countermeasures Estimation of the cost of reinforcement and repair

17 IISEE net Earthquake Damage Estimation System for Buildings (EDES_B) 17

18 18 IISEE net Earthquake Damage Estimation System for Buildings (EDES_B) Step 1: select E-2 Step 2: select P-2 Step 3: select B-2 Guidance to find out appropriate techniques and tools, software

19 19 IISEE Other Activities Video conference system Newsletter Electric lecture note E-learning system Video conference on seismic safety of adobe houses between Japan and Peru, 2006/2/24

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