Department of
Civil Engineering

Research Groups & Research Areas

• Structural Engineering / Applied Mechanics

  Bridges and many other structures are indispensable for civilized life. Structural engineering helps not only to design and construct these structures but also maintain them rationally. Further, applied mechanics engages in basic research providing the mathematical and theoretical foundation for structural engineering.

  Kimura Research Group / Saeki Research Group

• Concrete Engineering / Construction Material Management

  The consumption of concrete is second only to that of water, and it is an essential material for infrastructure that supports safe and comfortable living. Our research focuses on the design, construction, maintenance, and management of concrete structures, as well as the effective utilization of industrial by-products and waste materials. Additionally, we conduct research and development to elucidate the electrochemical properties of construction materials and apply these findings to infrastructure technologies.

  Kato Research Group / Hashimoto Research Group

• Analysis and Experiments Relating to Soil and Foundations

  Tunnels, long-span bridges, dams, high-rise buildings, seaside landfills and other social infrastructure around us stand on various types of ground. Using theory and experiments, we explain engineering problems related to the ground.

  Tsukamoto Research Group / Enomoto Research Group

• Hydro-meteorology / Flood Disaster and River Environment

  A large number of problems related to the environment and disaster prevention involving air and water have come to light, including air pollution, water pollution, flooding, and giant tsunami. We uncover them by on-site observations, experiments and numerical simulations.

  Nihei Research Group / Nakayoshi Research Group / Kashiwada Research Group

• Infrastructure Planning

  Transportation infrastructure, such as roads and railways, must be planned to enable people to move comfortably and efficiently. We examine how urban and transportation systems are planned, designed, implemented, and evaluated. Furthermore, through quantitative urban history and spatial economic informatics, we elucidate people's spatial behaviors and conduct research aimed at improving the design of spaces and cities.

  Terabe Research Group / Yaginuma Research Group / Kobayashi Research Group