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Development of Wooden Fireproof Structures for Mid- and High-rise Buildings in Japan
2021 - IRG/WP 21-30757
When constructing a mid-to-high-rise building more than 4 stories in general in Japan, it is necessary to have a fireproof structure stipulated by the Building Standard Law. The performance required as a fireproof structure in Japan is generally stricter than in other countries, and it is required to be structurally sound after a fire even without fire extinguishing activities. In order to satisfy...
D Kamikawa, M Harada, H Matsunaga, R Takase, N Hattori, Keisuke Ando, M Miyabayashi


Contributions by an academic society to the development of scientific research - the case of wood protection research in Japan
2022 - IRG/WP 22-50372
It is recognized scientific activities related to wood protection has been scaled back in worldwide recently. In order to overcome this situation, Japan Wood Protection Association (JWPA), one of academic societies had taken steps to support the activation of scientific research through the improvement of own annual meeting and journal. The specific measures were the setup of student membership, e...
K Yamamoto


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