JSSI 30th ANNIVERSARY INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM-Knowing the past and aiming for a sustainable society being resilient to disasters-

March 8th, 2024, Online by Zoom webinar, Free of charge
Symposium on Seismic Isolation and vibration control of structures is organized by the Japan Societyof Seismic Isolation (JSSI).
The Japan Society of Seismic Isolation was founded on June 17, 1993, and celebrated its 30th
anniversary in June of this year. Since its establishment, with the great cooperation of our members,
we have been striving for the sound dissemination and development of seismic isolation and vibration
control structures.
JSSI will hold an international symposium to commemorate our 30th anniversary, looking forward to
the participation of all those involved in seismic isolation and vibration control from all over the world.
Scholars, experts, practicing engineers, manufacturers, and others in this field from Japan and abroad
are expected to attend.
The symposium will include keynote speeches by world-renowned experts, as well as sessions on thehistory and latest trends in Japan's seismic isolation and vibration control technology.
A panel discussion will be held to discuss and evaluate the latest advances and future prospects inseismic isolation and vibration control applications around the world for a sustainable society.

Date: March 8th, 2024, 05:00-09:00 UTC (14:00-18:00 JST)Participation: Zoom Webinar, Participation is free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: Please use the form below to fill in your name, affiliation, country, and email address.
https://www.jssi.or.jp/eventform/event240308/(Registration Deadline: March 1, 2024)

PROGRAM
Date: March 8th, 2024, 05:00-09:00 UTC (14:00-18:00 JST)
Moderators: Keiko Morita and Demin Feng
Official language: English<Opening>
Akinobu Nakazawa, President of JSSI
<Session 1: Development of Seismic Isolation in Japan>
1. Research and Development Activities on Seismically Isolated Buildings
Akihiro Kondo, Chairperson of Committee of Seismic Isolation,
Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ）
2. Performance Based Design of Seismically Isolated Buildings in Japan
Kohei Shintani, Chairperson of the International Committee,
Japan Structural Consultants Association (JSCA)
3. Activities of JSSI for the Promotion and Dissemination of Seismically Isolated Buildings.”
Yoshihisa Kitamura, Executive Director of JSSI
<Session 2: Development of Seismic Isolation in the World>
1. Performance of Seismically Isolated Hospitals on Feb. 6, 2023, Earthquakes in Turkey
Mustafa Erdik, Professor Emeritus, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
2. Application Development of dual control on Seismic Isolation and Vibration Control in China
Zhou Fulin, Professor Emeritus, Guazhou University, China<Panel Discussion> Moderator: Taiki Saito
Panelist: Lecturers and Delegates from earthquake prone countries<Closing>
Masahiko Higashino, Vice President of JSSI
Publication: JSSI will publish a collection of papers as a PDF from delegates of China, Taiwan, Italy,Turkey, Russia, India, New Zealand, Chile, and USA.
CONTACT:The Japan Society of Seismic Isolation (JSSI)JIA 2FL, 2-3-18 Jingumae Shibuyaku Tokyo, JAPAN 150-0001
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