Activities of Long-span Bridge Engineering Center

Long-span Bridge Engineering Center has been working on the research and development on maintenance technology for the economical maintenance of Honshu-Shikoku Bridges.

Verification of design method and soundness evaluation of long-span bridges have been carried out by analyzing the responses of the bridges in strong winds or earthquakes.

Verification of aerodynamic stability

Verification of seismic performance

Monitoring

Research and development on ensuring long-life of structures and reducing maintenance cost have been conducted.

Concrete structures

Steel structures

Technical issues to realize more advanced technology have been investigated and developed.

Ensuring aerodynamic stability

Ensuring seismic safety