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No.52
January  2018

Special Edition
(Translation of Feature Article of JSCE Magazine, Vol. 102, No. 10)

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New Year’s Greeting 2018
Prof. Koichi Maekawa, Chair, JSCE Concrete Committee Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo

Feature article
Development of Infrastructure Maintenance Cross-Cutting Technology and its Implementation

Technological development for infrastructure maintenance by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Measures to expand the use of new technologies in civil engineering: From the perspective of the solutions side

Dialogue 1
“Infrastructure maintenance, renovation and management” Promoting investment cycle for infrastructures by private sectors based on collaboration among government, industry and academia

Dialogue 2
Commercialization/industrialization and regional implementation of technology developed by “Infrastructure maintenance, renovation and management” of Cross-Ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP)

CONFERENCE INFORMATION
CECAR8(April 16-19, 2019, Tokyo, Japan), IALCCE'18 (Oct. 28-31, 2018, Ghent, Belgium)
Information from Newsletter!
The latest English versions of JSCE Standard Specifications (2007)
for Concrete Structures is available in the following link.

http://www.jsce.or.jp/committee/concrete/e/newsletter/std2007/top.html

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No.51
October 2017

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JSCE AWARD 2017
JSCE Award 2017 winners who had brought a great accomplishment in concrete field or proposed outstanding achievements
- Yoshida Award for Research Accomplishment
- Civil Engineering Achievement Award
- Research Paper Award
- Incentive Award
- Yoshida Award for Research Paper
- Yoshida Award for Research Encouragement
- Tanaka Award

STUDENT'S VOICE
Ms. May Thazin Tun, Master course student in Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo.
JSCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017
Panel Discussion Implementation of Management System to Ensure Concrete Quality and Durability.
A CONTENT EXAMPLE OF "JAPAN'S CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY"
New Challenges in the Bridge Erection Using Suspension Structure in Chapter 1 (Structure design) is fully introduced.
DEDICATED WEBSITE FOR JSCE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
A dedicated website of JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures.
REPORT OF THE 8TH ASIA AND PACIFIC YOUNG RESEARCHERS AND GRADUATES SYMPOSIUM (YRGS2017)
The 8th Asia and Pacific Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium (YRGS2017) was held at Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan on September 7-8, 2017.
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
The 2nd ACF Symposium 2017(Nov. 23-25, 2017, Chiang Mai, Thailand), CECAR8(April 16-19, 2019, Tokyo, Japan),
IALCCE'18 (Oct. 28-31, 2018, Ghent, Belgium)
 No.50
July 2017

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Joint seminar inUlaanbaatar (Mongoliar)
Concrete Committee of JSCE and the Mongolian Concrete Association(MCA) held a joint seminar on June 9, 2017, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Organized as part of the MCA Annual International Conference 2017, "Concrete Industry - Current and Future" the seminar included two lecturers by representatives from Japan on the JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures and related research and international activities.
LONG-TERM PLAN FOR STRUCTURAL REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF EXPRESSWAY BRIDGES IN JAPAN
The expressway network has become an indispensable part of the basic infrastructure that supports social and economic activities in Japan. In this report, the major factors causing damage to expressway bridges are systematically investigated based on the results of structural soundness predictions and comprehensive inspections carried out by the managing companies.
JSCE Award 2017 winners who had brought a great accomplishment in concrete field or proposed outstanding achievements
- Research Paper Award
- Incentive Award
- Yoshida Award
- Tanaka Award

Subcommittee 351

Introducing "Design and performance evaluation by coupled method for concrete structures" main activities of 351 committee.
Student's Voice
Messages from foreign Student, Mr. Gantulga Nergui, Master course student in Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Saitama University.
Latest Papers in JSCE Journal
Latest papers related to concrete and concrete structures in the JSCE Journal are introduced.
Dedicated Website for JSCE Design Specifications
A dedicated website of JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures.
Conference Information
YRGS 2017 (Sep. 07-08, 2017, Tokyo, Japan)
IALCCE2018 (Oct. 28-31, 2018, Ghent, Belgium)

No.49
April 2017

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  Joint seminar in Makassar(Indonesia)
Concrete committee of JSCE, Indonesia Branch of JSCE and Hasanuddin University (Makassar, Indonesia) organized "Joint Seminar on Maintenance of Concrete Structures based on Standard Specification for Concrete structures of JSCE" on 17th March 2017.
Subcommittee 267
"Proposals for Improving Concrete Construction Productivity While Ensuring Quality" were published as JSCE Concrete Library Vol. 148 in December 2016.
Student's Voice
Mr. Artur Sagradyan, Doctoral course student in Structural Materials Engineering Laboratory in Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering of Kyoto University.
Latest Papers in JSCE Journal
Latest papers related to concrete and concrete structures in the JSCE Journal are introduced.
Dedicated Website for JSCE Design Specifications
A dedicated website of JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures.
Conference Information
CONCRACK5(Apr. 24-26, 2017), XIV DBMC(May. 29-31, 2017),
YRGS 2017 (Sep. 07-08, 2017, Tokyo, Japan)

No.48
February 2017

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New Year Greetings from Chairman
New year greetings from the chairman of JSCE Concrete Committee,
Prof. K.Maekawa (The University of Tokyo).
Overview 2016
TThe activities of JSCE Concrete Committee in 2016 are looked back with the articles in the newsletters released in 2016
Subcommittee 269 Report
Subcommittee 269 proposes the proper use of Non-Ferrous Slag such as Ferronickel Slag or Copper Slag as concrete aggregate.
JSCE Award 2016
Innovative Technique Award 2016 was presented to "Development of deterioration diagnosis technique (Impact Elastic Wave Inspection Methods) by elastic wave for sewer RC pipes".
Student's Voice
Chih Hsuan Chang, Master course student in Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan.
Conference Information
CONCRACK5(Apr. 24-26, 2017),YRGS 2017 (Sep. 07-08, 2017, Tokyo, Japan)

No.47
October 2016

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JSCE Annual Conference 2016
Panel Discussion Concrete engineering " toward improved productivity and quality" by the Concrete Committee in JSCE Annual Meeting is reported.
JSCE Awards 2016
Tanaka Award for Excellence in Bridge Design and Construction is introduced.
Subcommittee 347
Fatigue Failure of RC Structure
Latest Papers in JSCE Journal
Vol. 4, No. 1, Division E (Journal of JSCE, in English)
Vol. 72, No. 3 and No. 4, Division E2 (Journal of JSCE, in Japanese)
Publication Information
The latest English versions of JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download.
Dedicated Website for JSCE Design Specifications
A dedicated website of JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures
Conference Information
IIIAE'16 (Dec. 05-08, 2016), CONCRACK5(Apr. 24-26, 2017)

No.46
July 2016

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JSCE Awards 2016
JSCE Award 2016 winners who had brought a great accomplishment in concrete field or proposed outstanding achievements
- Research Paper Award
- Incentive Award
- Yoshida Award
- Tanaka Award
Investigation Report on Kumamoto Earthquake
The damage state of concrete structures in the earthquake is reported.
Subcommittee 268
Introducing "Recommendations for Mix Design and Construction of Concrete based on Concrete Construction Performance [2016 version]" (Concrete Library 145) and the main activities of the revision committee.
Latest Papers in JSCE Journal
Vol. 4, No. 1, Division E and Vol. 3, No. 1, Division E (Journal of JSCE, in English)
Vol. 72, No. 2, Division E2 (Journal of JSCE, in Japanese)
Conference Information
fib PhD Symposium (Aug. 29-31, 2016), IALCCE'16 (Oct. 16-19, 2016), ACF2016 (Oct. 30-Nov.2, 2016), IIIAE'16 (Dec. 05-08, 2016)

No.45
April 2016

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A Content Example of "Japan's Concrete Technology"
New Challenges in the Evolution of Corrugated Steel Web Technology in Chapter 1 (Structure design) is fully introduced.
Dedicated Website for JSCE Design Specifications
Outline of verification method for thermal cracking based on JSCE Design code was uploaded.
Subcommittee 342
Priority in Maintenance and Management of Deteriorated Concrete Structures
Subcommittee 346
The Structural Usage of Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Publication Information
The latest English versions of JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download.
Conference Information
fib PhD Symposium (Aug. 29-31, 2016), IALCCE'16 (Oct. 16-19, 2016), IOS2016(May. 16-18, 2016), IIIAE'16 (Dec. 05-08, 2016)

No.44
January 2016

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New Year Greetings from Chairman
New year greetings from the chairman of JSCE Concrete Committee, Prof. K.Maekawa (The University of Tokyo).
Overview 2015
TThe activities of JSCE Concrete Committee in 2015 are looked back with the articles in the newsletters released in 2015
Experiences and messages from foreign engineers who graduated from concrete-related Ph.D. courses in Japanese universities and obtained employment in Japan
Messages from foreign engineers who graduated from Japanese university, Dr. Sicat, Dr. Heng ,Dr. Luan and Dr. Zoulkanel
Subcommittee 224 -Safety securing system for concrete structures
Subcommittee 224 proposes the conceptual scheme to enhance the safety of concrete structures
A content example of "Japan's Concrete Technology"
Elastic Wave Velocity Method in Chapter 3 (Maintenance -Environment -Management) is fully introduced. Some of book contents will be introduced in the newsletter.
Conference Information
fib PhD Symposium (Aug. 29-31, 2016), IALCCE'16 (Oct. 16-19, 2016), IOS2016(May. 16-18, 2016), IIIAE'16 (Dec. 05-08, 2016)

No.43
October 2015

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JSCE AWARDS 2015
JSCE Award 2015 winners who had brought a great accomplishment in concrete field or proposed outstanding achievements
- Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award
- Innovative Technique Award
- Environmental Award
Tanaka Award 2015
The following bridges have been awarded Tanaka Award 2015.
-Nhat Tan Bridge
-Genta Bridge
-Ootagawa Bridge
-Irabu Bridge
JSCE Annual Conference
"Toward next generation of concrete engineering continuing to contribute to society after Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic"
This panel discussion was held by the Concrete Committee as part of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers 2015 Annual Meeting at the Tsushima campus of Okayama University on September 16th, 2015.
Seminar Report
"Joint seminar on maintenance of concrete structures in Philippines- Utilization of the knowledge of Standard Specification for Concrete Structures of JSCE (Concrete Codes)"
The joint seminar was co-organized by JSCE Concrete Committee, JSCE Philippine branch and University of the Philippines Diliman and also supported by JSCE International Scientific Exchange Fund.
History of Concrete Technology in Japan
JSCE was founded in 1914 and development of concrete technologies in Japan also began about 100 years ago
Dedicated Website for JSCE Design Specifications
Outline of verification method for temperature cracking based on JSCE Design code was uploaded.
Publication Information
The latest English versions of the JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download
Conference Information
fib PhD Symposium (Aug. 29-31, 2016), IALCCE'16 (Oct. 16-19, 2016)
IIIAE'16 (Dec. 05-08, 2016)

No.42
July 2015

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JSCE AWARDS 2015
JSCE Awards 2015 winners who had brought a great accomplishment in concrete field or proposed outstanding achievements
JSCE-VCA Joint Seminar 2015
Report of the Seminar on Lifecycle Management for Infrastructure - Utilization of Chemical and By-product Admixtures for Concrete Structures - ,held in Hanoi, Vietnam on 16 & 17th April, 2015
The 2nd SIP International Seminar
Report of the 2nd SIP International Seminar on Infrastructure Asset Management "Present and Future Road Infrastructure Maintenance in Vietnam and Japan" ,held in Hanoi, Vietnam on 17th March, 2015
A Content Example of "Japan's Concrete Technology"
100-Year Durability Tests of Concrete at OTARU Port in Chapter 2 (Materials Construction) is introduced.
Dedicated Website for JSCE Design Specifications
The link of Test Methods and Specifications is updated. The download of 13 standards is available.
History of Concrete Technology in Japan
JSCE was founded in 1914 and development of concrete technologies in Japan also began about 100 years ago
Publication Information
The latest English versions of the JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download
Conference Information
CONMAT'15 (Aug. 19-21, 2015), IOS 2016 (May 16-18, 2016),
fib PhD Symposium (Aug. 29-31, 2016), IALCCE'16 (Oct. 16-19, 2016)
IIIAE'16 (Dec. 05-08, 2016)

No.41
April 2015

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Message from New Chairperson
Message from new chairperson of JSCE Concrete Committee, Prof. K. Maekawa (The University of Tokyo)
Subcommmittee 334
The Subcommittee to Research the Construction of Systems to Link Design and Maintenance Management for Social Infrastructure Facilities
A Content Example of "Japan's Concrete Technology"
Self-Compacting High-Performance Concrete in Chapter 2 (Materials Construction) is introduced.
Dedicated Website for JSCE Design Specifications
The link of Test Methods and Specifications is updated. The download of 13 standards is available.
History of Concrete Technology in Japan
JSCE was founded in 1914 and development of concrete technologies in Japan also began about 100 years ago
Student's Voice
Ms. Biruktawit Taye, an international master course student at Civil Engineering Department of The University of Tokyo, introduces her study, study life and experience in Japan.
Publication Information
The latest English versions of the JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download
Conference Information
CONMAT'15 (Aug. 19-21, 2015), RCCS (June 1-3, 2015),
ICCS16 (Jun. 13-15, 2016)

No.40
January 2015

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New Year Greetings 2015
New Year Greetings from the chairman of JSCE Concrete Committee, J. Niwa
Publication of "Japan's Concrete Technology"
JSCE Concrete Committee has published a commemorative book entitled "Japan's Concrete Technology" to honor the 100th anniversary of the founding of JSCE
Message for Japan's Concrete Technology
Five former chairmen of JSCE Concrete Committee send messages for the commemorative publication entitled "Japan's Concrete Technology"
History of Concrete Technology in Japan
JSCE was founded in 1914 and development of concrete technologies in Japan also began about 100 years ago
Reader's Voice
Dr. Julie K. Buffenbarger, Chairman of the American Concrete Institute's Sustainable Concrete Committee and Chairman of the Concrete Joint Sustainability Initiative
Overview 2014
A look back at the activities of the JSCE Concrete Committee in 2014
Publication Information
The latest English versions of the JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download
Conference Information
CONMAT'15 (Aug. 19-21, 2015), RCCS (June 1-3, 2015)

No.39
Octorber 2014

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Tanaka Award 2014
The following three concrete bridges have been awarded Tanaka Award 2014 by JSCE:
- Hirosegawa Area Bridge
- Terasako Bridge
- Kakamigahara Bridge
JSCE Annual Conference
Introduction of Concrete Committee Research Discussion Session Concrete: Changing and Constant, Developing and Enduring
JSCE Award 2014
Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award 2014
- Development of Concrete Spalling Inspection Device Incorporating Non-Contact Laser Measurement Technology
- Development of RB (Rib Bar) Seismic Reinforcement Method
- Development of Cement-Hardened Material Production Technology for Effective Use of Concrete Rubble
Subcommmittee 223
Research and Study Subcommittee for the Disposal and Utilization of Post-Earthquake Rubble:
This report describes the results of the subcommittee's investigation of technology. The report covers three types of disaster waste: (1) concrete rubble, (2) tsunami-driven sand, and (3) incinerated rubble residue (incineration ash).
Subcommmittee 345
The Subcommittee for the Study of Chemical Interactions between Cement-based Structures and the Surrounding Ground:
The possibility of an integrated assessment that considers the chemical interactions at the interface between cement-base structures and the Surrounding Ground.
Publication Information
The latest English versions of the JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download
Conference Information
CONMAT'15 (Aug. 19-21, 2015)
RCCS (June 1-3, 2015)

No.38
July 2014

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JSCE AWARD 2014
JSCE Awards 2014 winners who had brought a great accomplishment in concrete field or proposed outstanding achievements
Report from subcommittee 270
Research committee on Fire Protection Technology for Concrete in Tunnel Structures
Report from subcommittee 340
Research committee on Design System for Reinforced Concrete
Student's Voice
Intorduction of international Student's life and study in Japanese University
Dedicated Website of JSCE Design Specifications
A dedicated website of JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures was established.
Publication Information
The latest English versions of the JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download
Conference Information
JSCE 16th International Summer Symposium, 2014 International Workshop for Young Civil Engineers, 6th International Conference of Asian Concrete Federation, SCESCM 2014 and IALCCE 2014

No.37
April 2014

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Dedicated Website of JSCE Design Specifications
A dedicated website of JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures was established.
Report from subcommittee 341
Research committee on examination and inspection systems for the design of concrete mix proportions based on the construction performance of fresh concrete
Student's Voice
Mr. Chandana Nawarathna, an international student at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of Saitama University
Publication Information
The latest English versions of JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download.
Overview the 2013
The activities of JSCE Concrete committee in 2013 are looked back.
Report from subcommittee 271
The JSCE Recommendations for Design and Construction of Post-installed Anchors in Concrete was established.
Conference Information
JSCE 16th International Summer Symposium, 2014 International Workshop for Young Civil Engineers, 6th International Conference of Asian Concrete Federation, SCESCM 2014 and IALCCE 2014

No.36
January 2014

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New Year Greetings 2014
New Year Greetings from the chairman of JSCE Concrete Committee, J. Niwa
New Year's Special Feature
Roundtable discussion on tsunami wave force on bridge structures
Tanaka Award 2013
The following two concrete bridges have been awarded Tanaka Award 2013 by JSCE; Awa Shirasagi Ohashi Bridge and Sanagawa Bridge
Overview the 2013
The activities of JSCE Concrete committee in 2013 are looked back
Report from subcommittee 339
Reliability enhancement of non-destructive evaluation methods for concrete structures
Student's Voice
Introduction of international Student窶冱 life and study in Japanese University
Reader's Voice
Voice from Dr. Roberto Torrent, Technical Director, Materials Advanced Services Ltd., Buenos Aires, Argentina
Publication Information
The English versions of the latest JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download
Conference Information
IALCCE 2014

No.35
October 2013

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JSCE窶天CA Joint seminar
The JSCE Concrete Committee and the Vietnam Concrete Association (VCA) recently held a joint seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
JSCE annual conference
Toward an infrastructure for a safe and secure society -Recent achievements and issues in the concrete engineering field in Japan -
Report from subcommittee 338
Research committee on corrosion evaluation and protection for steel bars (rebars) in concrete (338 Committee) was established in September 2007.
Conference Report SCMT3
The third International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies was held recently in Kyoto, Japan
Conference Information
IALCCE 2014(Nov. 16-19, 2014, Waseda University, Tokyo, JAPAN)
Publication Information
The English versions of the latest JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download

No.34
July 2013

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JSCE AWARD 2013
JSCE Awards 2013 winners who had brought a great accomplishment in concrete field or proposed outstanding achievements
Winner of Yoshida Award for Thesis - abstract -
Introduction of the winner's abstract whose title: Shear Behavior of RC Deep Beams with Solid Circular Cross Section under Simply Supported Condition and Antisymmetric Moment
Winner of Incentive Award - abstract -
Introduction of the winner's abstract whose title: Influence of Curing temperature change on performance of Fly Ash as Cementitious material
Concerence report
Report of the 1st international Conference on Concrete Sustainability (ICCMC13) held from May 27 to May 29, 2013 in Tokyo
Student's Voice
Intorduction of international Studeint's life and study in Japanese University
Conference Information
SCMT3 and EASEC-13
Publication Information
The English versions of the latest JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download

No.33
April 2013

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Publication Information
Information of the published Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures 2012
Report from Subcommittee 272
Research of the Old Movable Weir in the Ohkouzu Diversion Channel
Report from Subcommittee 341
Examination and Inspection Systems for the Design of Concrete Mix Proportions Based on the Construction Performance of Fresh Concrete
Report from subcommittee 343
Shear Design Method of Concrete Structures
Reader's Voice
Voice from Vietnam having Joint seminars with the JSCE
Overview the 2012
The activities of JSCE Concrete committee in 2012 are looked back
Conference Information
ICCS13, SCMT2013, EASEC-13

No.32
January 2013

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New Year Greetings
2013, New Year Greetings from the Chairman of JSCE Concrete Committee, J. Niwa
New Year's Special Feature
A glimpse of the future of Japanese concrete technologies:
Roundtable Discussion with Young Concrete Researchers.
Overview the 2012
The activities of JSCE Concrete committee in 2012 are looked back
Report from subcommittee 343
Shear Design Method of Concrete Structures
Publication information
The English versions of the latest JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures
Conference Information
ICCS13, SCMT2013, EASEC-13

No.31
October 2012

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JSCE annual conference
'How can concrete technology contribute? - Review of certain issues arising in the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake -', JSCE 2012 Annual Meeting at Nagoya University on September 7th, 2012.
JSCE Joint Seminar -Japan and Vietnum-
The Concrete Committee of JSCE, Vietnam Concrete Association (VCA) and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have just jointly organized a seminar in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Sept. 25 and 26, 2012.
JSCE Award 2012
Tanaka Award and Innovative Technique Award, 2012.
Report from subcommittee 342
The priority in maintenance and management of deteriorated concrete structures.
Publication information
The English versions of the latest JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures
Conference Information
ICCS13, SCMT2013, EASEC-13

No.30
July 2012

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JSCE Award 2012
The researchers who have brought a great accomplishment in concrete field, published excellent papers or proposed outstanding research project received JSCE awards 2012.
Report from subcommittee 219
Technology for demolition, reuse, and repair of concrete structures taking CO2 reduction into account
Report from subcommittee 274
Publication of Second revision of JSCE Recommendations for Concrete Pumping - 2012
Publication information
The English versions of the latest JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures
Readers Voice
Prof. P. Benson Shing
Conference Information
ICCS13, SCMT2013

No.29
April 2012

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The latest progress report
JSCE committee on "Evaluation of Tsunami Force on Bridge Structures" (Subcommittee 221)
Report from subcommittee 218
Environment - Harmonized Concrete Material Science and Engineering
Report from subcommittee 275
Silicate-based Surface Impregnation Method for Concrete Structures
Coming soon!
Forty-four JSCE concrete standards in English to be made freely available in downloadable form
Publication information
The English versions of the latest JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures
Conference report
The Third Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures (APFIS2012)
Reader's voice
Dr. Pakawat Sancharoen
Conference Information
IABMAS2012, ICCS13, SCMT2013

No.28
January 2012

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New Year Greetings
2012, New Year Greetings from the Chairman of JSCE Concrete Committee, J. Niwa
Special Feature
Discussion: JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures 2012
Tanaka Award 2011
The following three concrete bridges have been awarded Tanaka Award 2011 by JSCE: Colorado River Bridge,Amarube Bridge and Fudo Bridge
Publication
The English versions of the latest JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures are available for free download.
Video of Joint Seminar -JSCE/Thailand Chapter-
The Video of JSCE/Thailand Chapter - JSCE Joint Seminar- in 2011 is available.
Conference Information
APFIS2012, IABMAS2012, Concrete Sustainability, SCMT2013

No.27
October 2011

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JSCE Concrete Committee Forum
Damage Caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Lessons Learnt
JSCE Joint Seminar -JSCE/Thailand Chapter-
In this year, the JSCE/Thailand Chapter - JSCE Joint Seminar was held on August 7, 2011 at Tarathep hall of Chaophya Park Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
Special Report -Great East Japan Earthquake-
Damage caused to concrete structures along the Tohoku Shinkansen line by the Great East Japan Earthquake and methods used to restore the damage
Subcommittee 340
Design System of Reinforced Concrete
Conference Information
APFIS2012, IABMAS2012, Concrete Sustainability, SCMT2013

No.26
July 2011

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JSCE Award 2011
The researchers who have brought a great accomplishment in concrete field, published excellent papers or proposed outstanding research project received JSCE awards 2011.
Disaster Survey Report
Washed Away of Bridge by the Great East Japan Earthquake 3.11, 2011
Links to Erathquake information sites
Verious links of web sites providing scientific information on the earthquake
Conference Information
APFIS2012, IABMAS2012, Concrete Sustainability, SCMT2013

No.25
April 2011

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Message form the Chairperson
Professor Junichiro NIWA, Tokyo Institute of Techinorogy, became the new chairman in April 2011
Disaster Survey Reports
The 1st Reports on concrete structure damaged by the 2011 off the Pacific Tohoku eartuquake, March 11, 2011
Links to Erathquake information sites
Verious links of web sites providing scientific information on the earthquake
New Publication
Recommendations for Design and Construction of Pre-stressed Concrete Structures Using Advanced Pre-stressing Steel Coated with Epoxy Resin
Revised Specifications
Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures 2010: Revision of "Test Methods and Specifications, JSCE Standards"
Free download available
JSCE Guidelines of Concrete No.1, "Recommendations for design and construction of concrete structures using electric arc furnace oxidizing slag aggregate"
Conference Information
HPC2011

No.24
January 2011

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New Year Greetings
2011, New Year Greetings from Prof.Toyoaki Miyagawa
Special Report
Interview with Dr. Kenji Sakata, president of JSCE, about the environmental issues related to concrete structures
Subcommittee 217
Infrastructure management in concrete structures
-Coming Soon-
JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures 2007
Conference Information
EASEC12, ATEM'11

No.23
November 2010

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JSCE annual conference
The panel discussion on 'Creation of Environmentally Conscious Concrete Material Science'
Tanaka Award 2010
Matsubara Bridge, Sarutagawa Bridge and Tomoegawa Bridge
Readers Voice
Prof. Sumnuk Tangtermsirikul
Subcommittee 339
Increasing the Reliability of Nondestructive Testing Technology for Concrete
Conference Information
IAES-20,ICDCS2010,ACF2010,EASEC12

No.22
July 2010

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JSCE Award 2010
The researchers who have brought a great accomplishment in concrete field, published excellent papers or proposed outstanding research project
Report
The some of JSCE concrete committee members participated in the conference and introduced Japanese standards
Report
Turkey-JSCE's Joint seminar
Series topics of fly ash concrete
5th topic:Assessment of Alkali Aggregate Reaction
Conference Information
IAES-20,ICDCS2010,ACF2010,EASEC12

No.21
April 2010

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Renewal of Download Publications
Concrete Committee of the JSCE has uploaded free download publications.
Subcommittee 338
Subcommittee on Corrosion Evaluation and Protection Technology of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete
Series topics of fly ash concrete
4th Topic: Placement related Performance Evaluation of Fly Ash Concrete
Readers Voice
Dr. Le Quang Hung
Subcommittees information
Some of subcommittess were introduced and listed in the link.
Conference Information
FraMCoS-7,CONSEC10,IABMAS 2010

No.20
January 2010

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New Year Greetings
2010, New Year Greetings form the Chairman of JSCE Concrete Committee, T.Miyagawa
Subcommittee 216
Subcommittee on Quality evaluation and inspection system of historical structure
Special Feature
Discussion :Overseas evolution of Japanese Concrete Technology
Conference Report
ConMat'09
Seminar Report
TCG-JSCE' Joint Seminar
Conference Information
FraMCoS-7,CONSEC10,IABMAS 2010

No.19
October 2009

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Report
JSCE concrete committee forum on 窶徼he standard specification for concrete structures from engineer窶冱 point of view窶・br> Series topics of fly ash concrete
3rd Topic: Cracking resistant performance and self-healing
Readers Voice
Prof. Jongsung Sim
Tanaka Award 2009
Sannai Maruyama Bridge,Tokyo International Airport International Airline District GSE Bridge,Yabegawa Bridge
Conference Information
FraMCoS-7,CONSEC '10,IABMAS 2010, HPC2011

No.18
July 2009

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SERIES TOPICS OF FLY ASH CONCRETE
2nd Topic: Newly Proposed Rational Mix Design
Subcommittee 331
Subcommittee on Structural Performance of Deteriorated Concrete Structure
Free download
JSCE Concrete Library 130:Recommendations for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures Using Stainless Steel Bars (draft).
READERS VOICE
Prof. Victor C. Li
JSCE Award 2009
Thesis Award,Incentive Award,Yoshida Award
Conference Information
ConMat '09,KIFA-5,CONSEC'10

No.17
April 2009

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Letter upon Retirement from the Editor-in-Chief

Subcommittee 114
Subcommittee on Roman Concrete
SERIES TOPICS OF FLY ASH CONCRETE
1st Topic: Advantage of Use of Fly Ash (introduction)
Publication
The English version of The 2007 edition of JSCE Standard Specifications
READERS VOICE
Dr. Somnuk Tangtermsirikul
Conference Information
ConMat '09,KIFA-5,CONSEC'10

No.16
January 2009

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New Year's Greeting from the Chair
Special Report
DISCUSSION: Past, present, and future of nonlinear analysis for concrete structures
International Report
Some Information on Concrete Research in Hong Kong
Subcommittee 201
Subcommittee on Concrete Education
Readers Voice
Professor Dr. Michael N. Fardis
Conference Information
ConMat '09,CONSEC'10

No.15
October 2008

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Report
JSCE Concrete Committee Forum on "GOOD INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE PUBLIC, AND THE TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SUPPORTING IT"
Special Committee
Special Committee on Countermeasure for Damage of Tarui Viaduct
Special Committee on Research for Damage of Tarui Viaduct
Information
English Homepage of JSCE Concrete Committee is renewed
Tanaka Prize 2008
Yamakiri No.1 Viaduct,Tama-Ohashi Bridge
Publication
Recommendations for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures Using Stainless Steel Bar
Subcommittee 336
Subcommittee on Reliability-Based Design of Concrete Structures
Readers Voice
Prof. Nemy Banthia
Conference Information

HSC-HPC 2008,ICDCS 2008,ConMat '09,CONSEC'10

No.14
July 2008

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INTERNATIONAL縲€ACTIVITY
SVR- JSCE Joint Seminar on Concrete Engineering
Advanced Concrete Technologies for Tunnel Lining in Japan
Free download
The English version of the HPFRCC Recommendation is now available!
Subcommittee 333
Subcommittee on Design, Material Characterization, and Performance Evaluation of Concrete with Admixtures
JSCE Award 2008
Thesis Award,Incentive Award,Yoshida Prize
Conference Information
CONCREEP 8,HSC-HPC 2008,ICDCS 2008,ConMat '09

No.13
April 2008

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Publication
Recommendations for Design and Construction of High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites with Multiple Fine Cracks (HPFRCC)
Publication
The JSCE's 2007 Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures
Readers Voice
Prof. R Narayan Swamy
Conference Information
7th International Congress"Concrete: Construction's Sustainable Option.",IABMAS'08,CONCREEP 8,HSC-HPC 2008,ICDCS 2008,ConMat '09

No.12
January 2008

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New Year's Greeting from the Chair

Special Report
From Editors: Perspective on concrete research
JSCE Award 2007
Tanaka Prize 2007, Division of Outstanding Bridge Design and Construction.
Conference Information
7th International Congress"Concrete: Construction's Sustainable Option.",IABMAS'08,CONCREEP 8,HSC-HPC 2008

No.11
October 2007

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Report
JSCE Concrete Committee Forum on "Concrete and Environment"
Publication
JSCE Guidelines for Concrete No.11
"JSCE-STANDARDS ON TEST METHODS OF REPAIRING MATERIALS USED FOR CONCRETE STRUCTURES"
Research Committee
Subcommittee on Seismic Design of Concrete Structures (JSCE 329)
JSCE Award 2007
Distinguished Service Award,Thesis Award,Incentive Award,Yoshida Prize

No.10
July 2007

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Publicatioin
JSCE Guidelines for Concrete No.10, "Example of Design Calculations based on JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures - Reinforced Concrete Superstructure of Open-Type Wharf"
Subcommittee
Subcommittee on Construction Placement related Performance Evaluation

No.9
April 2007

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Message from the Chairman
Professor Toyoaki MIYAGAWA, Kyoto University, became the new chairman in April 2007.
Publication
JSCE Guidelines for Concrete No.9, "Recommendations for Design and Construction of Ultra High Strength Fiber Reinforced Concrete Structures (draft)"
Subcommittee332
Subcommittee on Coupled Problems of Concrete and Foundation
Publication
JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures

No.8
January 2007

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New Year Greeting from Chairman

Special Topics
Environmental Issue in Concrete Engineering
JSCE Awards 2005
A researcher and three research groups received the 2005 JSCE awards for their outstanding papers relating to concrete engineering.

No.7
October 2006

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Publication
JSCE Guidelines for Concrete No.8, "Recommendations for Shotcreting (draft)"
Workshop Report
The JSCE/JCI?VIFCEA/VCA Tokyo Workshop in 2006
Seminar Report
The JSCE?KSCE Joint Seminar in 2006
Subcommittee 335
Subcommittee on Post-Construction Quality Verification of In-Place Reinforced Concrete

No.6
July 2006

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Publication
JSCE Guidelines for Concrete No.7, "Recommendation of Environmental Performance Verification for Concrete Structures (draft)"
Subcommittee 331
Subcommittee on Structural Performance of Concrete Structures with Material Deterioration
Publication
JSCE Recommendations on Continuous Fiber Materials for Concrete published so far
Seminar Information
The JSCE-KSCE Joint Seminar in 2006

No.5
April 2006

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Subcommittee 114
Subcommittee on Ancient Roman Concrete
Workshop Report
JSCE-VIFCEA Joint Seminar on Concrete Engineering in Vietnam and Workshop
Information
Links of free downloadable publication list

No.4
January 2006

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New Year Greeting from Chairman

Seminar Report
KSCE-JSCE Concrete Committees窶・Joint Seminar
Publication
Recommendation on Environmental Performance Verification for Concrete Structures (Draft)
Special Topics
100-year-Old Concrete Structures in Japan

No.3
October 2005

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Publication
JSCE Guidelines for Concrete No.1, "Recommendations for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures Using Electric Arc Furnace Oxidizing Slag Aggregate"
Publication
JSCE Guidelines for Concrete No.2,"JSCE Standards on Test Method for Diffusion Coefficient of Chloride Ion in Concrete"
Shotcreting & Sprayed Mortar
Three research reports related to shotcreting and sprayed mortar was published in July 2005
Report
State-of-the-Art Report on the Countermeasures for Damage Due to Alkali-Silica Reaction ? Rupture of Reinforcing Bars ?

No.2
July 2005

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Publication
The English translated version of JSCE Standard Specifications for Concrete Structures
Seminar Report
JSCE-CICHE Joint Seminar in Mongolia
Ultra High Strength Fiber Reinforced Concrete
The research report as "Recommendations for Design and Construction of Ultra High Strength Fiber Reinforced Concrete (UFC) Structures, -Draft"
Conference information
ConMat窶・5

No.1
April 2005

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Message from Chairman

JSCE Recommendations ( free download )

Niigata-ken Chuetsu Earthquake (Oct. 2004)

Activities of Subcommittees

West Off Fukuoka Prefecture Earthquake