2019年1月16日 · The buildings or structures are put on a form of bearing or shock absorber – sometimes as simple as blocks of rubber about 30-50cm (12 to 20in) thick – to resist the motions of the...

2024年1月7日 · Architects, engineers and urban planners have long sought to disaster-proof Japan’s buildings through ancient wisdom, modern innovation and ever-evolving regulations.

Japan uses three main Earthquake Resistant systems: seismic-resistant, seismic-damping, and seismic-isolation. These systems help buildings survive earthquakes of various strengths. The Housing Quality Assurance Act of 2000 introduced a grading system for quake-resistance.

2023年6月2日 · The answer lies in the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings, a practice that has become an essential aspect of Japanese architecture. The Building Standard Act, which is regularly reviewed and updated, ensures that all structures are designed and built to …

2024年1月4日 · In Japan, seismic regulations for building codes were first introduced after a magnitude-7.9 earthquake in 1923 killed more than 140,000 people and reduced hundreds of thousands of structures to...

2024年10月23日 · Japan’s expertise in earthquake-resistant architecture blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge technology. Living in one of the world’s most seismically active regions, the Japanese adapted...

2024年1月5日 · In Japan, seismic regulations for building codes were first introduced after a magnitude-7.9 earthquake in 1923 killed more than 140,000 people and reduced hundreds of thousands of structures to rubble.

2021年12月15日 · Structures in Japan, especially in metropolitan areas, are built to be earthquake-proof in order to avoid damages. When looking for an apartment or any place to live in Japan, it is very important to know the methods in place to …