Devastating damage in the Tohoku region of Japan occurred during and after the earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku earthquake on March 11, 2011. The AIJ (Architectural Institute of Japan) dispatched reconnaissance teams into the field to obtain bas
Outline of the Survey.- Summary of the Damage.- Strong Motions, Geology, and Tsunamis.-Earthquake and Strong Motions.- Geology, Topography, and Ground Conditions.- Tsunamis .-Damage Summary in each Building and Material Category.- Wooden Houses.- Reinforc