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Volume 22, Issue 52
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Materials and Construction
  • INFLUENCE OF LENGTH OF TIP HORSE AND POSTURE ON OVERLOAD OF BOOM DEVICE IN BOOM OPERATION OF PLACING CONCRETE BY PUMPING METHOD
    Yoshihisa NAKATA, Shuzo OTSUKA, Keiichi OKAMOTO, Atsunori MIYATA
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 847-850
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.847
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    This paper deals with consideration in boom operation changed length of tip horse to boom and posture of boom in placing concrete by pumping method. Therefore, Quality variation of concrete after pumping show a tendency to almost equal in length pipe for boom. Pressure line for boom should be consideration that length extended pipe line is longer. In addition, Posture of boom should be consideration that take measures to prevent overload for boom as much as type M keep.
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  • CORROSION RESISTANCE OF METAL FITTINGS FOR FOLDED-PLATE ROOFING USING THIN STEEL PLATES
    Masanori FUJITA, Tomomichi HAYASHI, Yasuhiro RYUDA, Fumiyoshi ONO
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 851-855
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.851
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    Thin steel plates galvanized are used for steel-framed house, roof and wall and their metal fittings of building structures. There are corrosion, fatigue, thermal effects and surface defects in the factors of deterioration of steel material. Corrosion occurs such as a thin steel plate, as well as the usual steel caused by the presence of moisture and oxygen, depending on the environmental conditions, the degree and form of the corrosion are different. Not only flat portion but also cut edge portion of metal fitting using a thin steel plate in corrosion resistance are different. In this paper, combined cyclic test of various specifications of metal fittings for folded-plate roof using thin steel plates is conducted and corrosion resistance of metal fittings is evaluated.
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  • EVALUATION OF THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF ALC SUBJECTED TO ACCELERATED CARBONATION
    Yoshikatsu MIZUTANI, Yoshinori KITSUTAKA, Koichi MATSUZAWA, Norio SUGA ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 857-861
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.857
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    This study deals with the thermal properties of ALC panels subjected to accelerated carbonation. Difference in the thermal conductivity of ALC subjected to accelerated carbonation was marginal, scarcely affecting its heat insulation design values. Also, up to a degree of accelerated carbonation of 70%, the temperatures within ALC panels including steel reinforcement were comparable to those of uncarbonated ALC panels during fire resistance testing. Accelerated carbonation therefore causes no appreciable difference in the heat- and flame-shielding performance of ALC panels evaluated by fire resistance testing.
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  • EVALUATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF ACCELERATED CARBONATION ON THE BOND STRENGTH BETWEEN ALC AND CERAMIC TILES
    Yoshikatsu MIZUTANI, Yoshinori KITSUTAKA, Koichi MATSUZAWA, Yoshiyuki ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 863-866
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.863
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    Carbonation of ALC panels progresses simultaneously throughout the whole section. Even with ceramic tiles laid on one side of the panel, ALC is carbonated to the back of the tiles by CO2 penetration from the other side. In this research, tiled ALC panels were subjected to accelerated carbonation followed by bond strength testing between ALC and tiling. As a result, it was found that carbonation of ALC does not directly cause tile spalling up to a carbonation degree of 89%.
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  • INVESTIGATION AND STUDY ON EXTERIOR WALLS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES IN GUNKAN ISLAND
    Hiroyuki HAYANO, Kazuo YAMAMOTO, Kei-ichi IMAMOTO, Takafumi NOGUCHI
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 867-870
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.867
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    Existing reinforced concrete structures in Gunkan Island began to construct since 1916, it was said to be the oldest class of RC high-rise apartment buildings in Japan. In the RC structures, the integrity evaluation of exterior wall finishing materials and analyses of various bricks in the wall were investigated. Most of the buildings had the peeling and the separation in finishing materials, the average defective portion was approximately 25%. Red bricks and black bricks in the building number 16 were not being fired during manufacturing, and were considered to have been molded by gypsum or the like as a binder.
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  • EVALUATION OF THERMAL INSULATION PERFORMANCE OF WOODEN CLADDING BUILDING USING HEAT TREATED WOOD BY MODEL STRUCTURE
    Shinichi SHOHO, Nobuhiro ASAKURA, Atsumasa YOSHIDA, Shinichi KINOSHITA
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 871-874
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.871
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    In this study, thermal insulation performance of a building covered with a heat-treatment wood was evaluated with four kinds of building models with concrete. The conductive heat flux was smaller than the concrete surface without the cladding through a day. When thickness of the cladding increased, heat transmission coefficient was decreased and transfer of heat was more suppressed through a day. On the other hand, when concrete and a gap of the cladding disappeared, heat transmission coefficient was increased and transfer of heat increased through a day.
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Structures
Fire Safety
  • BURNING BEHAVIOUR ON FIRE-PREVENTIVE GLUED LAMINATED TIMBER OF SEVERAL COLUMNS
    Norichika KAKAE, Kouta NISHIMURA, Keiichi MIYAMOTO, Nobuaki HATTORI, K ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 997-1002
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.997
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    The Japanese government is promoting use of wood in recent years, because of the environmental provision of carbon dioxide fixation. The authors developed “FR wood”. “FR wood” is the only technique with simply use one tree species in Japan. “FR wood” is built by three layers. The central member supports load, the second layer prevents a fire and the third layer is surface. A lot of experimental cases were conducted, and many temperature data or carbonization thickness data were accumulated. The measured maximum temperature depended on the thickness and the tree species of load supporting member.
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Environmental Engineering
  • SEQUENTIAL MEASUREMENTS OF SPACE IMPRESSION WHILE WALKING
    Evaluation of sense of oppression and spaciousness using three methods
    Jun TAZAWA, Naoyuki OI
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1003-1006
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1003
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    Sequential measurements of space impression of spaciousness were conducted using three methods. The objective is to detect proper method of sequential measurement of impression. Participants tried to evaluate spaciousness while walking with three methods: answer sheet, verbal answer, and device with volume knob. The data of behavior was also continuously recorded. After the experiment, participants responded to an inquiry survey.
    As a result, the impression of spaciousness is not affected significantly by the used methods. However, it is concluded that the device is the best method as participants feel the answer was easier and more correct with the device.
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  • SPECIFICATIONS NOTIFICATION OF HEAVY FLOOR IMPACT SOUND CONTROL GRADE BY HOUSING PERFORMANCE INDICATION SYSTEM
    Katsuo INOUE, Shinji NAKAZAWA, Ryuta TOMITA, Atsuo HIRAMITSU, Junji SH ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1007-1010
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1007
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    The control grade of heavy floor impact sound for the Housing Performance Indication System can be calculating by combination of slab construction, floor finish, edge confinement type, equivalent thickness, and room area. In this study, we examined how much corresponding between the actual measured value which follows specified notification within heavy floor impact sound control grade and the value notice in the heavy floor impact sound control grade. Also, we proposed the extended specification notification by actual measured value of collective housings which follows current specification.
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  • STUDY ON SIMPLE ESTIMATED METHOD OF HEAVY FLOOR IMPACT SOUND CONTROL GRADE
    Katsuo INOUE, Shinji NAKAZAWA, Ryuta TOMITA, Atsuo HIRAMITSU, Junji SH ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1011-1015
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1011
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    Inside of the Housing Performance Indication System, indications related with sound environment are highly demand by residents. These affect to claim and trouble, and become civil suit factor. Therefore, to promote spreading indication of house performance are much required. In this study, focusing to the heavy floor impact sound control grade, we simplify the evaluation method criteria and proposing slab thickness grade conversion. Slab thickness grade conversion is new method of calculation with the indicated slab thickness and consideration change of sound receiving room area.
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  • QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY TO MEASUREMENT EXPERIENCER ON MEASUREMENT POSITION FOR HUMAN MOVEMENT VIBRATION IN BUILDINGS
    Ryuta TOMITA, Tomooki KOTANI, Toru MATSUDA, Shigenori YOKOSHIMA, Yasuh ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1017-1020
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1017
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    This research examined measuring positions by using questionnaire survey with presenting a hypothetical measurement example of vibration induced by human moving in a room. Results obtained by the survey were the followings.
    (1) For the measurement of magnitude of vibration, many respondents select the center of the room and the middle of floor surrounded by large or small beams unless the positions are identified.
    (2) For the measurement of the floor resistance against human movement vibration, many respondents select the center of the room, and the middle between the center and each corner of the room.
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  • THERMAL ENVIRONMENT OF HOUSINGS AND EVACUATION FACILITIES IN DISASTER UNDER SEVERE WINTER COLD CLIMATE
    Taro MORI, Yuki SADAIKE, Kouhei KUWABARA, Toshio KUSAKARI, Shinichi MI ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1021-1026
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1021
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    Generally, local residents are warned to evacuate to evacuation facilities such as schools, gymnasiums, and community centers, when a disaster occurred or is predicted to occur. However, there are not many investigations about thermal environment of those facilities under severe cold weather. In this report, we report the results of questionnaire for the thermal environment of housings under large-scale power failures in winter. Moreover, we investigated the thermal environment of evacuation facilities during disaster drills in severe weather. The results indicate that the thermal environments of gymnasiums are very severe, especially if it does not have enough thermal insulation.
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  • EFFECTS OF CONSTRUCTION POSITION OF PCM LAYER ON ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT
    Yuka KUSAMA, Yuji ISHIDOYA
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1027-1030
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1027
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    The purpose of this study is to clarify the influence of effective heat capacity on energy saving efficiency. First, the effective heat capacity of room was calculated from the data of room temperature fluctuation of a PB (plasterboard finishing) room, an mPCM (microcapsule PCM plaster wall) room, and a gelPCM (gel PCM puck installed on the back of the finishing) room. In the case of the gelPCM room, overheating due to solar radiation was suppressed to a maximum of about 3 K. The average heat transfer coefficient (UA) of the mPCM room and gelPCM room were less than that of the PB room by 10% and 5%, respectively. The heating load reduction rate of the mPCM room was about 35%. The natural temperature difference was proportional to the effective heat capacity.
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  • EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON HEATING OPERATION MODE USING BUILDING MASS FOR THERMAL STORAGE AND SYSTEM COEFFICIENT OF PERFORMANCE OF OUTSIDE INSULATION BUILDING
    Toshiyuki MIURA
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1031-1034
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1031
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    This paper describes the experimental result of heating operation mode using building mass for thermal storage to make use of a stability at room temperature of the outside insulation building. As heat load per hour of this building was reduced by extension of heating operation time, so the hot water temperature produced by a heat pump and the supply air temperature for heating could be set lower than usual operation. As a result, the heat load per day didn’t so increase and the coefficient of performance of the total heating system were on an equality with usual operation.
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  • COOLING AND HEATING EFFECTS OF EARTH-TUBE LAID UNDERGROUND DEPTH OF 2 METERS
    Investigation through one year at a community center in Takaoka City
    Hiroo TARUMI, Ayumi JIMBO, Taro IIDA, Tenshin YOKOYAMA
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1035-1040
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1035
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    Earth-tube system is one of the methods of subterranean heat use, and is applied as a ventilator of a detached residence or small-scale buildings. And the reduction of fresh air loads is expected. In this study, we investigated the earth-tube system installed at Kiduno-syou Community Center in Takaoka City. A vinyl chloride tube of 200 mm in diameter was laid underground by 125 m of the total extension. The burial depth of a tube is about 2.0 m. Based on the data of temperature and relative humidity of diffused air through one year, the cooling and heating effects were analyzed.
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  • TRIAL PRODUCTION OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR HOUSING DESIGN CONSIDERING USAGE BY CLIENT AT INITIAL DESIGN STAGE
    Takahiro IKE, Koichi ASANO, Kenichi HASEGAWA, Hideto KANNO, Ryo MURATA ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1041-1044
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1041
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    In this study, we investigated on trial production of life cycle assessment (LCA) tool for using by clients at the initial stages of housing design. The utility of LCA input items were examined. Based on examination result, the input items are classified into several categories to apply for user interface of LCA tool.
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  • STUDY ON THE IMPACT FOR SLEEP DISTURBANCE DUE TO CHANGING URBAN OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
    Daisuke NARUMI, Tomohiko IHARA, Sanae FUKUDA
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1045-1048
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1045
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    This paper focused on the effects of outdoor temperature upon the sleep disturbance due to temperature changing in the urban area. We conducted the questionnaire survey at Osaka Prefecture in 2010 through all four seasons. As a result, the positive correlation to sleep quality against outdoor temperature in only summer were found. And the statistical significance were found in the score of SQIDS between the case of using air conditioner and not.
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  • DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ZERO ENERGY HOUSE
    – Waseda University “Nobi-Nobi HOUSE” –
    Natsuko NAGASAWA, Ayane SHIBUTANI, Tomohiro MATSUNAGA, Shin-ichi TANAB ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1049-1052
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1049
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    Waseda University and various enterprises proposed a Zero-Energy-House(ZEH) called “Nobi-Nobi HOUSE” in ENEMANEHOUSE2014. In this ZEH, we carried out a design for the ZEH technology, and was build in Tokyo at January 2014. After the relocated in Shizuoka, it was measured every four seasons in energy consumption, electric-generating capacity and indoor environment. This report shows design of “Nobi-Nobi HOUSE” for ZEH and result of measurement.
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  • A STUDY ON ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY AND INTELLECTUAL PRODUCTIVITY CONTRIBUTION ON RENTS
    Masato ITO, Shuzo MURAKAMI, Toshiharu IKAGA, Tatsuya HAYASHI, Hiroaki ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1053-1056
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1053
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    We conducted a survey on economic impact of CASBEE score and intellectual productivity. We found some effective correlation between CASBEE scores and rents. For example, rents of CASBEE building have possibility to be 3.6% higher rents compared to those of non-CASBEE buildings. We also observed correlation between intellectual productivity score and rents. We will disseminate such findings to market players in Japan in order to promote green properties.
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Architectural Planning and Design
  • A STUDY ON CHARACTERISTIC OF BUNGALOW IN INDIAN TEA GARDEN
    – Case-studies of Darjeeling, Doors and Assam region –
    Mamiko MIYAHARA, Ayano TOKI
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1057-1060
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1057
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    In the research on the typology of Bungalow, a development of British colonial houses, the investigation process included preliminary documents research, and locally conducted research with the means of site measurement of existing houses and interviews to its current owner and management body. The research found three key aspects; 1) The concept of aloof siting of a house within an concealed site, which was later inherited in British housing development, 2) Bungalow fused with British housing culture of its floor plan, functionally partitioned with central hallway and surrounded verandah, and 3) Its adaptation of construction and material to local climatic condition.
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  • STUDY ON THE CONTINUITY POSSIBILITY OF ELDERLY’S DAILY LIVING IN AN ELDERLY HOUSING WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICE IN AICHI PREFECTURE, JAPAN
    – From the viewpoints of location, housing, and operation –
    Yuriko HIKOSAKA, Hisashi KOMATSU, Hiromiki YAMAKAWA
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1061-1066
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1061
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    This paper aims to study the continuity possibility of elderly’s daily living in an elderly housing with supportive service in Aichi prefecture from the viewpoints of location, housing, and operation of the elderly housings. Based on statistic analyses and case study, the followings can be pointed out. A lot of the elderly housings analyzed in this paper are located in a suburban area and, are designed spatially and operated in the similar way to a care facility for elderly. And, the current national institution enacted newly for the elderly housing with supportive service has been one of the factors that cause these problems. As a result, it is concerned that these characteristics of the elderly housings impact on the continuity possibility of life of elderly negatively.
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  • A STUDY ON EVALUATION METHOD FOR LOCAL CONGESTION IN PEDESTRIAN SPACE BY USING OF TRAJ-SCALAR MODEL
    Hideaki TAKAYANAGI, Shogo YAMADA, Hiroko SHIBAHARA, Shota SUGAHARA
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1067-1071
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1067
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    Future plans such as regeneration and maintenance business of large-scale station environment is planned for the high functionality with integrated of urban functions. Such highly functional space is required to safely and comfortably accommodate extreme dense crowds.
    It is required strongly than before to objectively evaluate a design of the space in terms of crowd control.
    The purpose of this study is to visualize the place and the degree of local congestion in order to allow an intuitive grasp based on the investigation and analysis of crowd behavior.
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  • STUDY ON THE METHOD OF MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AID STATION
    – Investigation report of survey on the practical use method of institutions by medical staff 2 –
    Kana EGAWA, Ikushi YODA, Tetsuro YAMASHITA
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1073-1078
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1073
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    Our purpose is to develop a manual for the set up of emergency medical aid stations. Our previous report determined the most suitable locations and layouts for emergency medical aid stations based on ideas devised by medical specialists with disaster training and experience, taking an elementary school as an example. However, simply identifying location and layout in advance is insufficient. Thus, we broaden our previous results to include utilization of non-medically essential areas for related support activities, and to examine management methods incorporating both staffing and furniture placement requirements for the efficient operation of emergency medical aid stations.
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  • EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES FOR UTILIZATION OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT BY COLLABORATION WITH TEACHERS AND RESEARCHERS IN AN OPEN-PLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE EVALUATION
    Case Study in MIHAMA UTASE Elementary School (PART2)
    Ryoko KURAKAZU, Kuniko HASHIMOTO, Kanako UENO
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1079-1084
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1079
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    This report is further study about the collaboration with teachers and researchers at Mihama Utase Elementary School.
    In the second year of this collaboration, we put in practice some lectures to school staffs and teachers, some trial classes for utilizing spaces, and accounting to objective outsider this collaboration activities and its achievements. Through this collaboration and practices, we recognized that collaboration with teachers and researchers of open-plan schools was significant activities because school buildings and educational methods are promoting individuality.
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  • CHANGES OF THE NUMBER OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND PUPILS IN OKAYAMA PREFECTURE (1963- 2010)
    Mahito NAKAZONO, Ryota TADOKORO, Akira USHIJIMA, Tomohisa HOSODA, Reik ...
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1085-1090
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1085
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    This paper aims to explain changes in pupil numbers and resulting school closures. From 1963 to 1975 the number of pupils declined drastically, significant amalgamation and reorganization of schools proceeded massively. On the other hands, the number of pupils has been declining since 1988, but there were no major changes in school numbers until 2010 in Okayama prefecture. Therefore, we classified municipalities into ten categories, determined by their changes of school numbers in them, and we analyzed the characteristics of these categories.
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  • PROPOSAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ITEMS FOR THE “QUALITY OF REST” PROVIDED AT EXPRESSWAY REST AREAS
    Tetsuya AKAGI, Atsushi UMAYAHARA, Shigeyuki AJISAKA, Hiroki SUZUKI
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1091-1096
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1091
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    Expressway rest areas in Japan are being improved to provide better customer satisfaction.
    Because rest areas are facilities for the general public, quantity rather than quality was pursued to satisfy technical standards. Our challenge is to improve the “quality of rest” provided at rest areas, so that they become not only a place to take a break from travel but where people of all ages and nationalities can enjoy and feel comfortable.
    A multi-facet assessment index integrating scientific, facility operator and user viewpoints will be developed, because currently, there are no quality-of-rest assessment standards for rest areas in Japan.
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  • A STUDY ON ACTUAL CONDITIONS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS OF THE DISTANT SHOPPING IN RURAL AREAS
    – As an example Ishikari city and Kimobetsu town with Sapporo city as the core city –
    Hiroki NISHIO, Koji ICHIMURA, Yoshiyuki OSAKAYA, Tatsuya MAJIKINA
    2016 Volume 22 Issue 52 Pages 1097-1102
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: October 20, 2016
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3130/aijt.22.1097
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    This study aims to determine the possible correlation between features of distant shopping and the impressions of distant shopping. The study used questionnaire surveys in three urban locations: one core city (the Chuo district in Sapporo city); and two satellite cities (Ishikari city and Kimobetsu town). The main conclusions of the study are as follows: (1) more than 80% of respondents in the three areas go shopping in Sapporo city at the weekend. (2) The significant features of distant shopping included: go shopping with other people, eat out, do other activities besides shopping, and long duration. These features were especially significant for respondents from Kimobetsu town. (3) Positive impressions of distant shopping on weekends are greater than on weekdays. (4) There is a correlation between features of distant shopping and positive impressions. (5) Younger people’s positive impressions are correlated with shopping with their families.
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