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Seismic Isolation Planned, Designed and Detailed 【E-book】
(July  2024)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 138 pages
JPY 5,000

A practical manual for architects that covers the planning, design, and details of seismically isolated buildings

JSSI Construction Procedure Standard for Seismic Isolation Structure
(May 2020)

Contents(PDF)
A4 size / 100 pages
JPY 3,500

This is aimed at engineers involved in seismic isolation buildings and describes the manufacturing of devices for seismic isolation structures,
the construction of seismic isolation layers, and inspection standards in accordance with typical construction management.

Maintenance Standards of Seismically Isolated Buildings
(May 2020)

Contents(PDF)
A4 size / 30 pages
JPY 2,000

JSSI standards that stipulate inspection procedures for the maintenance and management of seismically isolated buildings.

Guidelines for the Wind-resistant Design of Seismically Base-isolated Buildings
(March 2018)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
B5 size / 125 pages
JPY 2,445

Wind-resistant design guidelines and explanations for base-isolated buildings and related technical information

Buckling-Restrained Braces and Applications
(October 2017)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
B5 size / 241 pages
JPY 3,055

Covers all matters related to BRBs, including performance, usage, and application examples of buckling restraint braces.

Journal “MENSHIN” Since 1993
Published four times a year (January, April, July, October)

A4 size / About 90 pages, JPY 3,055

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Design and Construction Manual for Passive vibration control structures, 4th edition - 2024 edition –
(June 2024)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 491 pages
JPY 7,000

A revised version of the design and construction manual specializing in vibration control structures, which is easier to understand.

Design examples for mounting parts of vibration control devices, - 2024 edition –
(June 2024)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 334 pages
JPY 4,500

Points to note regarding the design for mounting parts and their design examples of vibration control devices

Recognize! Seismic isolation architecture - Safety and security that spreads from here -
(February 2024)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 132 pages
JPY 3,300

JSSI Standards for Seismic Isolation and Vibration Control Devices 2023
(June 2023)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 272 pages
JPY 4,000

Revised version of the JSSI Standards for Seismic Isolation and Vibration Control Devices

Aiming to realize a resilient city through seismic isolation systems
(May 2023)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 378 pages
JPY 6,800

Report from the Seismic Isolation System Technology Working Group in JSSI, summarizing the results of research on seismic isolation for disaster prevention base blocks

Seismic Isolation Device Product List 2023
(June 2023)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 608 pages / With CD-ROM
JPY 6,600

List of performance standards for each seismic isolation device required for the design of seismic isolation buildings

Guidelines for wind-resistant design of base-isolated buildings
(March 2023)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 198 pages
JPY 3,500

Revised version of the wind-resistant design guidelines and explanations for seismic isolation structures and related technical information

Guidelines for SI Input Ground Motion for Design of SI Buildings
(June 2022)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 226 pages
JPY 4,000

Latest version of the guidelines for SI input ground motion for design of seismcally-isolated buildings

Maintenance Standards of Seismically Isolated Buildings
(May 2022)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 134 pages
JPY 2,700

JSSI standards that stipulate inspection procedures for the maintenance and management of seismically isolated buildings

Report on the activities of the Committee to Examine the Next-Generation Seismic Isolation System
(December 2021)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 269 pages
JPY 4,000

Report on the activities to explore the next-generation seismic isolation systems by "Committee to Examine the Next-Generation Seismic Isolation Systems" in JSSI

Prescription for Earthquake-prone Country
- from planning to details of seismically isolated Architecture-
(June 2020)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 141 pages
JPY 5,000

A practical manual for architects that covers the planning, design, and details of seismic isolation buildings

JSSI Standard for Building Equipment of Seismically Isolated Architectures
(June 2020)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 95 pages
JPY 3,500

A new guidebook that focuses on points to note when designing facilities for seismically isolated buildings, initiatives using BIM, and business continuity

Manual for designing tsunami-resistant structures for seismically isolated buildings
(February 2020)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 102 pages
JPY 3,300

A summary of points to note regarding structural design when constructing seismically isolated buildings in areas prone to tsunamis

Design guidelines for connection of devices to structures
(January 2020)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 128 pages
JPY 3,000

Guidelines for designing joints and mounting structures for seismic isolation devices

Structural fire safety design guidebook for Seismically Isolated Buildings
(October 2019)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 251 pages
JPY 4,000

A practical manual on fire resistance and fireproof coating methods for seismically isolated buildings and the temperature characteristics of seismic isolation devices

Design Guidelines for SI Buildings using Time-History Response-Analysis Method
(August 2018)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 245 pages
JPY 4,074

Revised Design Guidelines for Verifying the Seismic Safety of Seismically-isolated Buildings Using Time History Response Analysis Method

Handbook of Laminated Rubber Bearings for SI Buildings
(June 2017)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 350 pages
JPY 5,093

A handbook for engineers packed with information on laminated rubber bearings

Guideline on expansion-joints for SI buildings
(April 2013)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 134 pages
JPY 3,000

Guidelines summarizing the target performance of expansion joints and points to note regarding their design, manufacturing, construction, inspection, and maintenance.

Seismic Isolation Structures - From Basics of Components to Design and Construction
【2nd Edition, Ohmsha】
(February 2022)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
B5 size / 378 pages
JPY 6,050

The book explains the overall seismic isolation technology in as easy-to-understand a way as possible, while incorporating the latest information.

JSSI Construction Procedure Standard for Seismic Isolation Structure
【Economic Research Association】
(June 2021)

Contents(PDF) / Preface(PDF)
A4 size / 148 pages
JPY 2,970

This is aimed at engineers involved in seismic isolation buildings and describes the manufacturing of devices for seismic isolation structures,
the construction of seismic isolation layers, and inspection standards in accordance with typical construction management.
<Revision details>
・Provides details on temporary restraints for seismic isolation devices to improve the construction accuracy of the seismic isolation layer and the floors above.
・Expanded description of mid-story seismic isolation, and added a section on construction planning and management of oil dampers.