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Information Regarding Transition to E-mail Delivery of IDI-Quarterly

　IDI has been publishing the free quarterly journal “IDI Quarterly” since 1996 for the purpose of introducing Japanese information relating to Japanese public works and construction technology to foreign countries. The information includes construction administration, large-scale works, and new methods and technologies of construction.
　We have distributed the newsletter to administration officials in foreign countries by mail so far. However, it will be delivered only through e-mail and our web page in order to enhance delivery service from the April edition vol.39.
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　　＜List of Articles of the Past Quarterlies＞ (PDF)


"IDI Quarterly" is to globalize the field of infrastructure in Japan and around the world. Published every three months from July 1996, "IDI Quarterly"; is brimming with the latest information about infrastructure in Japan, including administrative, institutional and legal arrangements, planning and construction technology and other items if interest.

No.51 April 2010 (PDF 753KB） NEW
　　　　Contents

  • The Asian Highway 50th Anniversary Seminar
  • Challenge of the Hanshin Expressway
  • The Small-scale hydraulic power generation using existing sand-control dam
  • ICE : Index of Comfortable and Easeful public transportation

No.50 January 2010 (PDF 455KB）
　　　　Contents

  • Trapezoidal CSG Dam Design
  • Artificial Stone (Frontier Stone, Frontier Rock) and Block Mad from Steel Slag Hydrated Matrix
  • Implementation of the “Housing Eco-Point System”
  • Person-Trip Survey in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area

No.49 October 2009 (PDF 1,570KB）
　　　　Contents

  • The Kajima Cut and Take Down Method 2
  • Key Element Method 5
  • Label for the Energy-Saving House 7
  • Specific Examples of the Sediment Disaster Alarm and Evacuation

No.48 July 2009 (PDF 908KB）
　　　　Contents

  • Advanced Technologies for Honshu-Shikoku Bridges
  • Measures against Local Heavy Rainfall in Medium and Small Rivers
  • The Seventh Minister.s Forum on Infrastructure Development in the Asia-Pacific Region
  • Rooftop Gardening and Urban Environment Upgrading

No.47 May 2009 (PDF 1,260KB）
　　　　Contents

  • Old riverbank protection technology is awarded “Japan Water Prize”
  • The Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway
  • The fifth World Water Forum and IF-Net

No.46 January 2009 (PDF 885KB）
　　　　Contents

  • Global Activities by NEXCO-Central
  • New Asbestos Removal System
  • Development and Application of the Triple-tube Pipe Pile
  • Internet Access Site to Provide Geological Information

No.45 Octo 2008 (PDF 868KB）
　　　 Contents

  • Large-diameter Curbed Pipe Roof Method
  • Law on "Promoting Retrofitting of the Building for Earthquake-Resistance"
  • New Meishin Expressway of Nexco West
  • Climate Change Adaptation Strategies to Cope with Water-Related Disasters due to Global Warming

No.44 July 2008 (PDF 455KB）
　　　　Contents

  • Innovative Technologies for Road Tunnel Construction
  • Internet Site "Informatin in the River Disaster Prevention"
  • Technical Emeregency Control Force (TEC-FORCE)
  • Proposal for the Preventive Maintenance of the Road Bridge

No.43 April 2008 (PDF 920KB）
　　　　Contents

  • Risk Mnagement Planning for Large-scales Landslide Disasters
  • The Effective Way of Reusing Treated Sewage Water
  • Committee on Application for the Comprehensive Evaluation Method
  • Expressway Development Workshop in Vietnam

No.42 January 2008 (PDF 1,094KB）
　　　　Contents

  • "Harmonica" Tunneling Method
  • The MSW Landfill System with The Leakage Detection and Automatic Restoration
  • Transfer of Technology of River Purification for Overseas
No.41 Octo 2007 (PDF 438KB）
Contents
  • The Stone Wall Restoration Assistance System
  • “Parallel Frame System” An External Seismic Retrofit System Using Parallel Cables
  • Pilot Program for Expressway Toll Discount
  • Group Training Course on River and Dam Engineering
No.40 July 2007 (PDF538KB）
Contents
  • "The City Landscape Grand Prix" of FY2007
  • Smart Interchange and Community Reactivating Interchange
  • Hazard Map Portal Web Site
  • New-Generation Drainage Assistance Program

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