The Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects was established in 1969. The Panel's activities resulted in improved building and bridge standards and codes and design and construction practices in hydraulic structures in both countries. The Panel's accomplishments have improved design and construction practices for both countries. Highlights from the 29th Joint Panel Meeting are found in Meeting Summary and Resolutions of the 29th Panel Meeting.
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Nineteen U.S. agencies and seven key Japanese agencies participate in the Panel working through collaboration between U.S. and Japanese member researchers in 11 Task Committees with representatives of universities and private sector organizations. Each committee focuses on specific technical issues. Task Committee activities include exchange of technical data and informaiton on design and construction of civil engineering lifelines, buildings, and water front structures, promote and execute joint research projects, and exchange high wind and seismic measurement records. One-week technical meetings provide the forum to discuss ongoing research and research results. They are followed by one-week technical site visits.