Visiting the Noto Peninsula to collect diatomaceous mudstone.
We traveled to the Noto Peninsula to collect diatomaceous mudstone for use in experiments. We were able to collect samples in the desired state, so this should lead to good research.
Visiting the tunnel site.
We went to Nagano and Gunma to observe the invert construction of a tunnel. We don't post pictures of the site, but it was a very valuable experience for us to actually observe the ground where the heaving/swelling had occurred. We will continue our research to elucidate the mechanism and quantitative prediction of the heaving/swelling […]
Field trip @ Kisogawa River
We went to see the chert layer of the Kiso River on October 7 for the preview of the lecture and to collect samples. I was impressed by the grandeur of the Earth's movement and felt that it was worthwhile to conduct research on it. However, it seems that we still need more experience in […]
Tour of a construction site: Tokai-kanjo Expressway
Thanks to NEXCO Central Japan, members of our laboratory visited the construction site of the Tokai Ring Expressway.We visited the cut-and-cover construction site at the Yamagata Interchange for the full opening of the ring road, and the construction sites of the Kakita Tunnel and the Kukuri No. 2 Tunnel for the increase of the number […]