Researcher's Information

Professor

YOSHITOMI, Shinta

Architecture and Urban Design

Logical structural design method based on principles of mechanics

Our laboratory is developing following techniques for analysis and design of building structures based on structural mechanics or principles of mechanics.   
(1)   Logical structural design method based on structural optimization method to determine shapes, sectional sizes and member placement of building structures. 
(2)   New vibration control systems and base isolation systems and logical design method for these systems. 
(3)   Smart techniques for damage detection or health monitoring of building structures. 
(4)   Methodology to evaluate seismic performance and dynamic behavior of Japanese traditional timber structure based on simulations with detailed 3D models or experimental tests.