A STUDY ON THE CURRENT STATE CONCERNING MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT AND ON THE ROLE EXPECTED OF HISTORICAL STUDIES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Abstract

 The demand for practical use of civil engineering heritages in the field of city planning and community development has been rapidly increased since the enactment and the enforcement of the Law on the Maintenance and Improvement of Historic Landscape in a Community in 2008. The purpose of this study was to clarify the role expected of historical studies in civil engineering in these fields in order to respond to the demand.
 In this study, authorized local plans for maintenance and improvement of historic landscape were analyzed in detail from the viewpoint of civil engineering. Also, problems in implementing the plans were carefully examined based on a questionnaire survey to the persons in charge. As a result, it was understood that studies on comprehensive evaluation for historical urban structure and on practical technique for conserving and utilizing civil engineering heritages were especially required for the historical studies in civil engineering.