DAMAGE TO RAILWAY EMBANKMENTS DUE TO THE TOKACHIOKI EARTHQUAKE

[摘要] The 1968 Tokachioki Earthquake caused much damage to railway embankments built on soft subsoils. After having taken emergency action for restoration of traffic, the author started a thorough examination into the cause of embankment damage. The present paper outlines the results of the studies conducted in the first year of scheduled investigation period.

[学科分类] 建筑学