INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENT TO EXPERIENCE REALISTIC EARTHQUAKE SHAKING FOR PROMOTION OF DISASTER MITIGATION ACTIVITY

Abstract

Two dimensional long stroke shaking table is developed, which is available for a person to experience realistic earthquake shaking and building response. Indoor and outdoor shaking scene is projected in front of the cage and is synchronized with the shaking table. Input waves are simulated ground motions and building responses which are easily selected on the WebGIS maps. Small-sized shaking table is also developed, and observed responses and video images are available in the large shaking table experience. Such a series of devices and systems provides realistic shaking experience and is effective for promotion of disaster mitigation activities.