Recurrent Basic Education Course for Engineers Responsible for Disaster Prevention and Maintenance of Infrastructure

The Hokkaido National University System Educational Innovation Center, comprising Otaru University of Commerce, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, and Kitami Institute of Technology, is organizing a recurrent basic education course titled “Basic Course for Engineers Responsible for Disaster Prevention and Maintenance of Infrastructure.”

The primary objective of this course is to enhance the fundamental technical capabilities of engineers responsible for infrastructure disaster prevention and maintenance work. Additionally, the course aims to support the improvement of engineers’ skills through cutting-edge technology and its applications.

The 2024 program will feature a total of five basic courses, and participants can choose to attend one or all of them. The courses are designed to provide valuable insights and knowledge to engineers in the field.

Lecture Schedule

1st Session: Frost Heaving of Paved Roads – Recent Prediction Methods and New Materials to Prevent Frost Heaving

Date and Time: Thursday, October 24th, 18:30-20:00

Lecturer: Associate Professor Matsuda Keita of Hokkaido University of Science

2nd Session: Structural Integrity Testing Using Non-Destructive Testing

Date and Time: October 29, 18:30-20:00

Lecturer: Motoki Kubo, Nitto Construction Co., Ltd.

3rd Session: Water-Related Issues and Challenges in River Basins with Climate Change as a Keyword

Date and Time: November 21, 18:30-20:00

Lecturer: Yasuyuki Marutani, Associate Professor, Kyushu University Graduate School

4th Session: Building Materials and Construction Techniques in the Future – Cold-Resistant Accelerators

Date and Time: Thursday, November 21st, 18:30-20:00

Lecturer: Professor Choi Hee-sub, Kitami Institute of Technology

5th Session: Snow and Ice Disaster Prevention Studies for Disaster Prevention and Maintenance

Date and Time: November 26, 18:30-20:00

Lecturer: Tatsuo Shirakawa, Associate Professor, Kitami Institute of Technology

Tuition and Application Procedures

• Organized by: Hokkaido National University System Educational Innovation Center (Otaru University of Commerce, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Kitami Institute of Technology)
• Sponsored by: Kitami City Kitami Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Venue: Sapporo L Plaza 4th floor large training room, Sapporo City Kita Ward Kita 8-jo Nishi 3-chome (MAP)
• Participation Fee: Free
• Seminar Format: In-person (first 50 people) or via Webex (no limit on the number of participants; data communication charges will be borne by each participant)
• Application Procedure: Application Form (Deadline: Wednesday, October 16th)

Accredited by the Construction Consultants Association CPD program.