2017 Annual Report of NILIM

Message of Director-General

Technical Policy for Synergistic Application of Innovation to Stock

Opening report

2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes

Establish a Society Aware of Flood Disaster Prevention Using the Lessons Learned from Floods

Development of Technologies for Emergency Responses to Sediment Disasters Based on the Experience in the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake

Protect the underground sewerage with a total length of 470,000 km

Effective and Efficient Solution to Road Traffic Issues

Promoting Further Utility Pole Removal

Development of a Performance Evaluation Method to Support the Obligated Conformity to Energy Efficiency Standards

Ensured Housing in an Aging Society with Fewer Children

i-Construction -A Productivity Revolution on a Construction Site-

Messages from Departments and Centers of NILIM

How Can Productivity in Research and Development Be Improved

How to Advance Management of Technical Development -Sewerage Systems Engineering Vision and Conference on Technical Development of Sewerage Systems-

For Reduction of Flood Damage Risk

For Reduction of Damage from Sediment Disaster

Latest and Future Trends in Research and Development Utilizing ETC. 2.0

Road Structure Continues to Support Society

Research Activities of Building Department Toward the Realization of a Safe, Secure, and Comfortable Living Environment

Prospect of Future Housing Life

Origin of NILIM’s Urban Planning Research

1. Disaster prevention and disaster mitigation, and crisis management

Analysis of Rainfall Patterns to be Used for Planning and Design of Sewerage Facilities

Formulation of Guidelines for B-DASH Project (ICT operation support system for inundation control facilities)

Development of New Techniques to Detect Destruction of Structures under the River -Start of Invitation for New Technology Development-

A Study on Seepage Failure resulting from Permeable Foundation Ground of Levee in Industry-University-Government Cooperation

For Clarification of the Mechanism of Seepage Failure in Levees -Undertaking Full-scale Experiment-

Prevention of the Recurrence of Disasters in Revetments of Small-and-medium-size Rivers

An Experiment on Resilient Coastal Levees against High Waves

Aiming to Prevent Scattering of Armor Blocks in Artificial Reef

Assessment Method of Tsunami-resistant Performance / Disaster Mitigation Effect by Nature / Local Infrastructure

Radar Rainfall Information by XRAIN (expanded trial version)

A Study for Development of Basic Technique to Visualize Flood Risk

For Safety Evaluation of Dams with Application of Risk Analysis Method

Forecast Inundation and Strengthen Urban Flood Control Measures

Creation of a Program for Calculating the Dynamic State of Sediment in the Event of Heavy Rain

Development of method of predicting sediment-related disasters using real- time observations

Landslides due to the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake

Evaluation of the locations of localized heavy rainfall that cause simultaneous sediment disasters

Degree of Risk of the Occurrence of Debris Flow Resulting from Phreatic or Phreatomagmatic Eruption

Systematic Organization of the Effects of Removal of Roadside Utility Poles

Efforts to Estimate the Scale of Damage in the Information Vacuum Period After an Earthquake

Development of a System for Grasping the Damage Situation of Highway Bridges Based on the Damage caused by the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake

Applicability of Winter Road Maintenance Standard Establishment Assistance and Radar Technology to the Determination of Snowfall

More effective advancement of the seismic reinforcement of highway bridges

Development of Technologies to Support the Continuation of the Functions of Buildings That Serve as a Base for Disaster Response Centers

Development of Building Safety Evaluation Technology for Post-Earthquake Fire

Development of Technologies to Improve and Renovate Equipment to Maintain the Sufferers’ Health and Secure Safety in a Shelter

Initiative to Achieve Effective City Fire Prevention Performance in Districts

Development of Technology for Diagnosing Trafficability in the Event of Earthquake and Fire

Towards of the Promotion of Physical Improvements in High Density Built-Up Areas by Leveraging the Private Sector Dynamics

NILIM Published a Complete Report on Survey and Research on the Great East Japan Earthquake

Realization of the early grasp of information on damaged infrastructures in responding to earthquake disasters

Development of a Method to Evaluate Flood Damage/Countermeasure Effect Toward the Reduction of Urban Flood Risks

Release of Research Report on Climate Change Adaptation Measures in River and Coast Fields

Evaluation of Flood Damage/Countermeasure Effects of Cities Based on Building Models

2. Infrastructure maintenance

Analysis of Abnormalities in Sewer Pipes Contributing to Stock Management

Empirical study on B-DASH Project (ICT-applied deterioration diagnosis)

For Efficiency Increase in Evaluating Inspection Results of River Structures

Estimation of Sediment Supply to the Downstream of Direct Control Section According to Grain Size Groups

Study on Dam Health Diagnosis with Vibration Monitoring of Dam Body

Development of a Perfomance Evaluation Test Method Based on Nondestructive Investigations of a Concrete Bridge

Development of the Performance Evaluation Test for Equipment for Investigating the Appearance and Properties of Narrow Highway Bridges

Analysis of deterioration characteristics of road bridges based on road bridge periodic inspection data

Summarization and analysis of tunnel inspection results

Study on damage to existing road earthwork structures and survey on soundness assessment

Survey on Current Situation of Digitization of Periodic Reports and Data Utilization by Specific Administrative Agencies

Development of Falling Exterior Wall Hazard Visualization Tool for Buildings

Management of Suburban Built-Up Areas based on Forecast of Future Demographic Structure and Future Costs for Public Infrastructure and Services

To Ensure the Optimal Placement of Medical Centers and Welfare Facilities, etc. in Support of Community Living

Enhancement of the safety of street trees

3. Productivity revolution (i-Construction, Intelligent utilization, Livability improvement)

Formulation of B-DASH Project Guidelines (hydrogen creation, operation management using ICT, energy saving water treatment)

Empirical Study on B-DASH Project (CO2 recovery, gas collection, use of recycling water, sludge dewatering / drying, downsizing water treatment)

A Study on B-DASH Project (hydrogen production without digestive, high concentration methane fermentation, water treatment in case of a disaster)

Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures in Sewerage

Promotion of Water Treatment Technology Considering Energy Optimization and Risk Control

Efficiency Increase of Sewage Treatment System in the Trend of Depopulation

Utilizing New Technology for Acquiring Three-dimensional Topographic Data in River Management

For Promotion of Groundwater Management -In order to continue to enjoy the multifaceted value of groundwater-

Revision of the Guideline for Creating a Safe and Pleasant Environment for Bicycle Use

Promotion and Support of Traffic Safety Measures in Community Road Countermeasure Areas

Development of the Method to Grasp Traffic Conditions of Roads in Residential Areas Using ETC 2.0 Probe Data

Research on the Traffic Capacity of a Roundabout Considering Large Vehicles

Launch of the Experiment to Collect the Fundamental Geospatial Data of Road Utilizing In-Car Sensing Technology

Development of the Method for Grasping the Traffic State of Orbital Expressways Utilizing ETC 2.0 Probe Information

Publication of a Probe Data Research Report by the Collaborative Research of Japan, the United States, and Europe

Collaborative Research on Next Generation Cooperative ITS

Sharing of Knowledge About Natural Environment Preservation Measures in Road Projects Across the Country

Consideration of the Method for Determining and Evaluating the Amount of Carbon Dioxide Emissions in the Road Field

Maintenance of Road Environment and Space by the Collaboration with Communities

Study on the Effective Utilization of Energies in Collaboration with Roads and the Surrounding Areas

Technical Development for Effective Use of Existing Buildings by Rational Regulations on Fire Prevention, Evacuation Safety and Others

Proposed Housing Standard for Shared Housing Utilizing Vacant and Abandoned Houses

Preparing Guidelines for Houses for Child Rearing

Development of a Method to Estimate the Housing Supply/Demand Based on the Characteristics of the Region

Development of Method for Evaluating Energy Saving Effects of Building Equipment Automatic Control Technologies

Research on the Method of Designing Façades to Improve the Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings

Research on Sophistication of Urban Transportation Survey and Analysis Methodologies by Utilizing ICT

Research on Urban Transportation Planning Method Taking Account of New Mobility

Research on the Method to Create a Public Space that Revitalizes Urban Public Life

Study on Development of Pedestrian Spaces to Respond to Diversification of Pedestrian Attributes

Fact-Finding Survey of Urban Greenery and Temperatures

Preparing a Guide (Draft) to Conserve and Restore Views in Parks and Green Areas

Study of the Finished Shape Management Fully Using ICT for i-Construction

4. Dispatch of experts to disaster sites and technical support activities

Status of Dispatch of Experts such as TEC-FORCE and Technical Support Activities in Times of Disaster

Direction of Recovery being Clarified from the Disaster Investigation in the Omoto River etc.

Technical Support for Safety Check and Recovery of Dams Affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake

Joint Research with the Investigation Team from the Federal Highway Administration of the United States Concerning the Damage to Highway Bridges Caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake

Technical assistance upon bridge erosion damage in Hokkaido due to heavy rain by Typhoon No. 10

5. Technical consultation and technical support

Application of the Minister's Special Permission System to Dams with a Special Structure and Roles of NILIM

Technical Support Through the Revision of the Technical Standard for Establishing Sabo Master plan for Debris Flow and Driftwood and Manual of Technical Standard for Designing Sabo Facilities Against Debris Flow and Driftwood, as well as Publication of Questions and Answers

Technical Guidance for the Restoration of Houses and Communities in the Area Affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake

6. International Research Activities