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The Effect of Site Investigation Methods on the Evaluation for the Material Properties of Soils distributed in Coastal Areas
Port and Airport Research Institute 1068
December, 2003
Soil Mechanics and Geo-Environment Division
Masanori TANAKA
This paper has reviewed the soil sampling techniques for the ground of coastal areas, to comprehend the position of Japanese samp...
Basic Analysis of Carbon Dioxide Emissions on Intermodal Container Transportation in Ports
Port and Airport Research Institute 1067
December, 2003
Control System Division
Hiroshi SAKAI
The globalization and the development of IT in the economic society in recent years promote the expansion of an international, in...
Dynamics of winter phytoplankton blooms in the Kiso and Nagara River estuaries
Port and Airport Research Institute 1066
December, 2003
Coastal Ecosystems Division
Yoshiyuki NAKAMURA,Hideharu KURIKI
In recent years, Japanese estuaries and brackish lagoons tend to experience phytoplankton blooms of dinoflagellate in winter. In ...
Operation Efficiency of Similar-Figure-Interface for Remote-Controlled Backhoe
Port and Airport Research Institute 1065
December, 2003
Control System Division
Taketsugu HIRABAYASHI,Takashi YAMAMOTO,Hiroshi SAKAI,Junichi AKIZONO,Makoto UTSUMI
This research aims to evaluate the operation efficiency of a remote-controlled backhoe with a similar-figure- nterface to confirm...
Deformation of Frexible Wall in Two Dimensional Model Ground
Port and Airport Research Institute 1064
December, 2003
Foundations Division
Yoshiaki KIKUCHI,Takaaki MIZUTANI
Model tests in two dimensional model ground, which is free from the effect of wall friction of sand box, are needed to know the d...
Development of Lightweight Transfer Machine for Blocks Using Net Chains
Port and Airport Research Institute 1063
December, 2003
Fluid Mechanics Division
Hitoshi NOGUCHI
The conventional method to remove wave-dissipating blocks placed in ports and shores is that hanging up the blocks by cranes afte...
A Numerical Model for Sculpture Due to Wave Run-up and Long Period Flow Generated by Wave Group Deformation
Port and Airport Research Institute 1062
September, 2003
Sedimentary Environments Division
Satoshi NAKAMURA
Beach managements for land protection, tidal flat development and nature conservation around shore facility requires that more fi...
Application of Third Generation Wave Models Coupled with Mesoscale Meteorological Model for Tokyo Bay
Port and Airport Research Institute 1061
September, 2003
Koji KAWAGUCHI,Akira SUGIMOTO,Noriaki HASHIMOTO
Recently, the wave hindcasting models have been very much improved as seen in the successful development of the third generation ...
Fundamental Study on Large Mobile Storm Surge Barrier- Hydraulic Characteristics of Flap Gate and Its Structural Design -
Port and Airport Research Institute 1060
September, 2003
Storm Surge and Tsunami Division
Takashi TOMITA,Ken-ichiro SHIMOSAKO,Masao YAMADA,Hiroshi YOKOTA
It is apprehensive for the sea level rise due to global warming. The sea level rise increases vulnerability to inundation in coas...
Development of Underwater ultrasonic positioning system
Port and Airport Research Institute 1059
September, 2003
Kazuhiro SHIRAI
The underwater construction in port and harbor is shifting from human strength to mechanization for efficiency improvement and th...
Centrifuge Model tests on Arc Shaped Double Sheet Wall with Truss Structure
Port and Airport Research Institute 1058
September, 2003
Soil Stabilization Division
Masaki KITAZUME,Shinji ISHIBASHI,Yoshiaki KIKUCHI,Masahiro TERADA,Yasushi WAKIYA,Masahiko KATSUYA
Recently a new type of double sheet wall was developed where the arc shaped sheet walls were connected by the truss structure. Th...
Development of the experimental backhoe with Bi-lateral operation
Port and Airport Research Institute 1057
September, 2003
Control System Division
Taketsugu HIRABAYASHI,Takashi YAMAMOTO,Hiroshi SAKAI,Jun-ichi AKIZONO,Makoto UTSUMI
This paper describes the manufacturing of an experimental backhoe for advanced remote-control system. The experimental backhoe is...
Development of a Reduction System Using Mooring Ropes for Low-Frequency Ship Motions - Model Experiments and Trial Designs -
Port and Airport Research Institute 1056
September, 2003
Offshore Structures Division
Haruo YONEYAMA,Hirakazu SATOH,Satoru SHIRAISHI
It is widely said that the decrease in cargo handling efficiency due to long period waves is mainly caused by low-frequency ship ...
A Study on the Allowable Ship Motions for Container Ships and Ferries
Port and Airport Research Institute 1055
September, 2003
Offshore Structures Division
Hirakazu SATOH,Satoru SHIRAISHI,Haruo YONEYAMA
This paper discusses ship motions moored at a quay wall as the harbour calmness index. Cargo handling at a wharf may occasionally...
ANNUAL REPORT ON STRONG-MOTION EARTHQUAKE RECORDS IN JAPANESE PORTS (2002)
Port and Airport Research Institute 1054
September, 2003
Structural Dynamics Division
Atsushi NOZU,Yoko SATO,Kiyotaka FUKAZAWA,Yasuko SATO,Takahiro SUGANO
Since 1962, strong ground motions and earthquake responses of structures have been observed in the major ports in Japan. By the e...
Model Tests on Change of Characteristics of the Ground induced by Plugging Effects of Open-ended Piles
Port and Airport Research Institute 1053
June, 2003
Foundations Division
Taka-aki MIZUTANI,Yoshiaki KIKUCHI,Hirofumi TAGUCHI
For precise estimation of the point bearing capacity of open end piles, it is important to predict how large plugging effect will...
Predominant Period of Earthquake Motion at Strong-Motion Observation Sites in Japanese Ports
Port and Airport Research Institute 1052
June, 2003
Structural Dynamics Division
Kiyotaka FUKAZAWA,Atsushi NOZU,Yoko SATO,Takahiro SUGANO
It is well known that the predominant period of earthquake ground motion differs from place to place. If the predominant period o...
Study on Method of Scattering of the Sea bottom Sediment Clarification Materials containing bacteria using blowers
Port and Airport Research Institute 1051
June, 2003
Fluid Mechanics Division
Hitoshi NOGUCHI,Iwao NODA,Eiji SATOU,Isamu FUJITA
Recently, bioremediation has been attracting much attention for purifying water bottom sediment. So far, this method has been app...
An Experimental Study on Application of Surface Coating to ASR-occured Concrete
Port and Airport Research Institute 1050
June, 2003
Materials Division
Hidenori HAMADA,Tarek U. M.,Toru YAMAJI,Kenichi KOMURE
It is more than 30 years since ASR (Alkali Silica Reaction) problem was recognized in Japan. In port and harbor structures, the f...
Failure Process of Open Piled Wharf with Coupled Raking Piles
Port and Airport Research Institute 1049
June, 2003
Structural Mechanics Division
Hiroshi YOKOTA,Mitsuyasu IWANAMI,Kentarou TSUIJI,Yuzuru INOUE
This paper presents the structural behavior of an open piled wharf with coupled raking piles subjected to reversed cyclic loads. ...