Workshop on Repair and Retrofit of Existing Structures

对现有结构进行修复和改造，以抵御地震事件，对减轻地震危害具有重要意义。采用适当的维修和改造程序，可以挽救受损的结构，并提高现有结构的抗震能力；从而潜在地节约资源和生命。这个研究项目将是一个研讨会，为研究人员、设计师和监管官员提供一个交流思想和讨论当前研究的机会。其目的是评估美国和日本的最新技术，并为今后的研究活动提供一份需求说明。会议纪要将出版。这项工作将在美日自然资源合作项目（UJNR）下的美国风和地震影响研究小组下进行。建议对完成一年的研究项目给予奖励。首席研究员是高素质的，该机构提供了良好的支持设施。

Repair and retrofit of existing structures to resist seismic events is important to Earthquake Hazard Mitigation. Application of the proper repair and retrofit procedures can save damaged structures and upgrade existing structures for high seismic resistance; thus potentially saving resources and lives. This research project will be a workshop to provide an opportunity for researchers, designers, and regulatory officials to exchange ideas and discuss current research. The aim is to assess the state-of-the-art in the United States and Japan and to provide a statement of need for future research activities. A proceedings of the workshop will be published., This will be carried out under the U.S. Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects of the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR). An award is recommended for the one-year complete research project. The principal investigator is highly qualified and the institution provides excellent support facilities.