Structures in Kansai New Collection

+++ Evolving Civil Engineering +++

Kansai branch deputy general manager, Kajima Corp. TANAKA Teruhiko

Japan's early civil engineering projects used modern western civil engineering techniques. Later, however, Japanese techniques rapidly evolved in line with the country's post-war period of high growth. Many innovative Japanese technologies have been developed in recent years through participation in large projects, and Japanese standards are now among the highest in the world.

		Dams The concrete used in Hiyoshi Dam *Shirakawa Dam

		Bridges The challenge of building the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge The Tsukuhara Bridge: a new bridge alternative Kushimoto Bridge Shikoku Saburo Bridge Osaka Monorail Yodogawa Bridge Skygate Bridge R *Maizuru Crane Bridge

		‚tunnels Underground reservoirs to prevent flooding Kobe Kou Minatojima Tunnel Osakako Sakishima Tunnel