Kurobe No.4 Dam (Completed in 1963) Seikan Tunnel (Completed in 1988) Takimi Bridge (2015 JCI Best Work Award, Photo by Chiaki Yasukawa) CapitaGreen (2016 JCI Best Work Award)

1960 2017to

Construction 26.8%

Academic18.4%

Ready-mixed concrete12.7%

Others15.9%

Membership Breakdown Industry

1960

1970

1980

2010

1990

2000

Public offices4.5%

Design consulting11.6%

Concrete materials6.0%

Products4.1%

27th President,Japan Concrete Institute

7,056menbers(6,683 individuals,373 companies)

(As of April 2017)

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51 years of advancing the future of concrete:JCI is the only organization in Japan thatpromotes concrete science and technology.

52 years of advancing the future of concrete:JCI is the only organization in Japan thatpromotes concrete science and technology.

The Role and Future Prospects of the Japan Concrete Institute

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The public benefit organization Japan Concrete Institute is a group of researchers, engineers, and others, who are experts in the field of concrete engineer-ing. Our role is, through the enhancement of expertise and technology, to contribute to the development of our society by improving the quality of life for people, and by protecting them from natural disasters.Since our founding over 50

years ago in 1965, our activities to fulfill the role have been gradually expanding. As a general framework, they can be categorized into 6 fields – (1) Improvement of expert knowledge and technology, (2) Dissemination of expertise and technology, (3) Engineer training, (4) Sup-port for researchers and engineers, (5) International exchange, and (6) Public relations activities.The JCI Annual Convention is held for three days every year in order to enhance our expertise and technology. It serves as a place where research results can be revealed, and where various information can be shared through spe-cial lectures such as the Ready-Mixed Concrete Seminar and Concrete Techno Plaza, promoting the exchange of opinions.Additionally, we have published two journals “Concrete Research and Technology” (in Japanese) and “Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology” (in English), as we actively promote academic research and technology on a wide-scale regardless of national borders. We have research and technol-ogy committees within the JCI to support the promotion of research and technology related to specific themes.In regards to the dissemination of expertise and technolo-gy, we are constantly offering the information of research and technological by journals and on our website. In addi-tion, we are also creating JIS original drafts, ISO original drafts, and various technological standards and guidelines. We also hold various seminars on basic technology.For the training of concrete engineers, we have established a qualification system for the Authorized Concrete Engi-neer, the Authorized Chief Concrete Engineer, and the Au-thorized Concrete Diagnosis & Maintenance Engineer, and have produced many excellent engineers. As of April 1, 2017, there are 44,818 Authorized Concrete Engineers, 10,415 Authorized Chief Concrete Engineers, and 12,358 Authorized Concrete Diagnosis & Maintenance Engineers who have registered their qualifications, and are making

large contributions in the fields of concrete production and construction of concrete structures with excellent earth-quake-resistance and durability. The authorized engineers are continuing their education through seminars, and as of this fiscal year, we have begun to consider e-learning as a method of education for Authorized Concrete Engineers and Authorized Chief Concrete Engineers.We established a grant system from the previous fiscal year as a support for researchers and engineers. This is a grant for research and for attendance to international conferences related to concrete. From a large pool of applicants, 14 were selected for the research grant, and 6 were selected for the participation grant for international conferences.As an international exchange activity, we have concluded academic exchange agreements with overseas organiza-tions related to concrete. In addition to dispatching mem-bers to international organizations such as ACI, fib, ACF, RILEM, and ISO/TC71, we have also reached agreements with the concrete institutions in Korea, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, and Australia.For public relations activities, we have established two committees – the “Committee on public relations strategy for image improvement of concrete” and “The Committee on Promoting Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Concrete field”. We are expecting these committees to be very active in their efforts.Here at our institute we would like to dedicate our full power towards efforts regarding various issues. We would be honored to have your cooperation and support.

65 Establishment of Japan National Council on Concrete

66 JIS Revision Drafting Committee (subcontracted by Agency of Industrial Science and Technology: Ready-Mixed Concrete, etc.)

67 Registered as incorporated association（November 16)

63 Launch of Concrete Journal68 Latest Concrete Technology

educational book

68 First Concrete Practice Seminar(8 cities across the country)

70 Basics of Concrete Technology '70 educational book

76 Fundamentals of Concrete Technology educational book

76 Concrete Handbook compilation

79 Transactions of Japan Concrete Institute, a collection of papers in English

90 Launch of Concrete Research and Technology

96 Launch of JCI website

03 Launch of ACT04 Publication of JCI Standards06 One Hundred Years of Concrete in

Japan08 Renewal of JCI website08 Recommended Practice for Control of

Cracking in Mass Concrete 2008

12 Launch of ACT Open Access12 Launch of Concrete Research and

Technology Open Access14 Guidelines for Assessument of

Existing Concrete Structures 2014 15 JCI 50th Anniversary DVD

80 Practical Guideline for Investigation and Repair of Cracked Concrete Structures

83 Educational video The Facts about Ready-Mixed Concrete

86 Recommended Practice for Control of Cracking in Mass Concrete

87 Practical Guideline for Investigation, Repair and Strengthening of Cracked Concrete Structures

71 First Authorized Concrete Engineer Examination and Authorized Chief Concrete Engineer Examination

72 First Authorized Chief Concrete Engineer Interview Examination

68 First Seminar on concrete technology(8 cities across the country)

67 Japan-US Science　Seminar inTokyo

70 Registered as CEB (Comite Euro-International de Beton) member

79 Japan-US Science　Seminar in San Francisco

83 Registered as RILEM (Réunion Internationale des Laboratoires et Experts des Matériaux, systèmes de construction et ouvrages) member

85 Japan-US Science　Seminar in Tokyo

12 3rd APFIS2012 in Sapporo12 3rd JCI-KCI-TCI Symposium13 ICCS1313 SCMT315 RCCS in Nagasaki16 International Partner Agreement

between JCI and TCA16 International Partner Agreement

between JCI and CIA17 CONCRACK517 23th Plenary Meeting of

ISO/TC71 in Sapporo

00 US-Japan Symposium on Seismic Retrofit of Concrete Structure

00 8th Plenary Meeting of ISO/TC71 in Tokyo

02 First fib Congress in Osaka04 International Partner

Agreement between JCI and ACI04 Establishment of Asian　

Concrete Federation05 International Partner Agreement

between JCI and IMCYC06 International Partner

Agreement between JCI and IBRACON

07 International Partner Agreement between JCI and RILEM

07 JCI-KCI Joint Committee08 Concreep8,8HSCHPC09 ConMat'09

93 Cooperation Agreement　with KCI

94 JCI-KCI Joint Seminar in Seoul97 3rd International Symposium

on Non-Metalic (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures in Sapporo

98 Registered as fib (fédération internationale du béton) member

99 Japan-US Seminar in Lake Yamanaka

79 First JCI Conference

86 First Concrte Fair

91 "JCI Conference" renamed to "JCI Annual　Convention"

01 JCI Annual Convention Presentation Excellence Award

02 Name of Concerte Fair changed to "Concrete　Techno Plaza"

03 Paper Reviewing System

83 Creation　of Authorized Concrete Engineer and Authorized Chief Concrete Engineer　Registration System, establishment of Authorized Concrete Engineer Training System

01 First Authorized Concrete Diagnosis & Maintenance Engineer Examination

05 First Authorized Concrete Diagnosis & Maintenance Engineer Registration/Training

13 Discontinuance of Authorized Chief Concrete Engineer Interview Examination

16 Establishment of Authorized Chief Concrete Engineer Training System

70 Concrete Terminology Committee75 Name changed to Japan Concrete

Institute75 Cracked Concrete Structure

Investigation Committee76 Thesis Screening Committee

93 Establishment of Hokkaido Chapter and Chubu Chapter

94 Establishment of Kinki Chapter95 Establishment of Ｔohoku Chapter95 Hyogo-ken Nanbu Earthquake

Seismic Resistance Investigation Committee

96 Establishment of Kanto Chapter and Kyushu Chapter

98 Establishment of Chugoku－Shikoku Chapter

81 Establishment of Science Committee and Technical Committee

05 Establishment of Chugoku Chapter and Shikoku Chapter

11 Registered as public interest incorporated association(April 1)

11 Special Committee for East Japan Great Earthquake

15 JCI 50th Anniversary Ceremony16 Establishment of Grant Project