Environmental Durability of Structures Engineering Laboratory
Striving to develop advanced “environmental” and “intelligence” technologies
We develop light, functional materials capable of thermal insulation and shock absorption. These novel materials improve machinery and equipment performance, while being friendly to the environment by cutting CO2 emissions and saving energy. In addition, we are developing technologies to make machinery and equipment more intelligent. Building a network of sensors inside a machine, as shown in the illustration, will allow it to constantly examine information coming from the sensors, thus ensuring the machine operates safely.
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College of Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Faculty Name
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UTSUNOMIYA, Takao |
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Academic Society
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The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers The Japan Institute of Light Metals The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials |
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Keyword
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Aerospace engineering, Advanced structures, Remote sensing, Bonding technologies, Simulations, New materials, Automobiles, Sensors, Peace of mind and safety, Fatigue strength evaluation |
Study Fields
Mechanical engineering, Aeronautical engineering, Materials science and engineering, Engineering and design, Computer science and engineering
For Society
Using a sensor system for remote measurements will make it easier to pinpoint damage earthquakes or other disasters cause to buildings and vehicles, and determine whether they are usable or need repairs.
Research Themes
- Development of sensor to remotely measure distortions
- Development of a technology to monitor damage done to the airplane structure (composite materials/fittings for metal machines)
- Creation of highly functional porous metals and study of technologies to evaluate mechanical properties