October 14 (Wednesday)

08:30-09:00

Registration

09:00-09:20

Opening Ceremony

Keynote Speeches
Chair: Dr. Shen-Hsien Chen

09:20-09:40

Water supply facilities damages by the 1999 Chi-Chi earthquake and the aftershock restoration works
Dr. Tsung-Shen Liao, President, Chinese Taiwan Water Works Association, Taiwan

09:40-10:00

Integration of seismic modeling software with emergency response software
Dr. Xavier Irias, East Bay Municipal Utility District, US

10:00-10:20

Recent topics related to seismic safety of dams
Prof. Tatsuo Ohmachi, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

10:20-10:40

Break

Session 1: Seismic Mitigation Measures (I)
Chairs: Prof. Hiroshi Nagaoka and Prof. Jiin-Song Tsai

10:40-10:55

A sensor network for real-time damage location and assessment
Prof. Masanobu Shinozuka, University of California at Irvine, US

10:55-11:10

The project of reinforcement of embankment for measure against earthquake of the Murayama-Shimo Reservoir
Mr. Akira Suzuki, Bureau of Waterworks, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Japan

11:10-11:25

Strategy of Shihmen Reservoir high turbidity
Dr. Shen-Hsien Chen, Water Resources Agency, MOEA, Taiwan

11:25-11:40

Earthquake-resistant distribution pipeline project in Nagoya City
Mr. Toshichika Matsui, Waterworks & Sewerage Bureau, City of Nagoya, Japan

11:40-11:55

Memphis Light, Gas and Water seismic planning: the role of tanks, generators, and distribution system piping
Ms. Chandrika Winston, Memphis Light, Gas and Water, US

11:55-12:10

Aged-pipeline renewal plan with enhancing seismic upgrade - in case of Bureau of Public Enterprises, Ibaraki Prefecture
Mr. Hayato Nakazono, Tokyo Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd., Japan

12:10-13:40

Lunch

12:40-13:00

NCREE Laboratory Tour (for Taiwanese Participants, in Chinese)

Session 2: Seismic Analysis, Design and Retrofit (I)
Chairs: Mr. David L. Pratt and Mr. Nan-Tzer Hwu

13:00-13:15

Magic R: seismic design of water tanks
Mr. John M. Eidinger, G&E Engineering Systems Inc, US

13:15-13:30

Effects of sloshing of water in receiving water tank on water distribution system during earthquake
Prof. Masakatsu Miyajima, Kanazawa University, Japan

13:30-13:45

From Chi-Chi earthquake to study about aseismic measures and disaster crisis management in Taipei
Mr. Chin-Tse Cheng, Taipei Water Department, Taiwan

13:45-14:00

Study for the safety of ductile iron pipe earthquake-resistant joint in massive earthquake
Mr. Yoshinori Itani, Kubota Corporation, Japan

14:00-14:15

The Italian contribution to the analysis of the effects of earthquakes on water supply systems: practical experiences and theoretical investigations
Prof. Mario Rosario Mazzola, Federico II University, Italy

14:15-14:30

Break

Session 3: Seismic Risk Analysis, Assessment and Management
Chairs: Mr. John M. Eidinger and Mr. Toru Tomioka

14:30-14:45

Estimation of seismic resistivity and earthquake-resistant measures of water distribution facilities in the Hachinohe Regional Water Supply Authority
Mr. Noboru Murakami, Hachinohe Regional Water Supply Authority, Japan

14:45-15:00

Hydraulic performance analysis of water systems under major earthquakes
Dr. Gee-Yu Liu, National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering, Taiwan

15:00-15:15

Simulation of Los Angeles water supply and distribution in response to M7.8 San Andreas earthquake
Dr. Craig A. Davis, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, US

15:15-15:30

Simulation of the restoration process based on estimation of seismic damage to distribution pipes
Mr. Yuki Sagara, Osaka Municipal Waterworks Bureau, Japan

15:30-15:45

The quantitative risk analysis of water pipe bridge on earthquake disaster - case study of Sindian Water Pipe Bridge
Dr. Siao-Syun Ke, National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction, Taiwan

15:45-16:00

A reasonable approach to the seismic assessment of water supply facilities
Mr. Hayato Yokono, Kobe Municipal Waterworks Bureau, Japan

16:00-16:15

Break

Session 4: Emergency Response and Recovery
Chairs: Prof. Masakatsu Miyajima and Mr. Yang-Long Wu

16:15-16:30

Influence of organizational structure on effectiveness of post-disaster management
Prof. Jiin-Song Tsai, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

16:30-16:45

A regional water supplier’s seismic response plan as part of the organization’s overall emergency management plan
Mr. Wally Lieu, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, US

16:45-17:00

Introduction of emergency water supply facilities in Taipei metropolitan
Mr. K.P. Chang, Taipei Water Department, Taiwan

17:00-17:15

Practical reinforcement action of risk and crisis management with participatory planning using a workshop method - emergency response to natural disasters
Mr. Masao Kadowaki, Hanshin Water Supply Authority, Japan

17:15-17:30

Earthquake disaster response project for water facility at Yilan area
Mr. Bing-Xin Wang, Taiwan Water Corporation, Taiwan

18:30-21:00

Conference Dinner (hosted by National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction and National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering)

October 15 (Thursday)

Session 5: Seismic Mitigation Measures (II)
Chairs: Prof. Masanobu Shinozuka and Mr. Chin-Tse Cheng

09:00-09:15

Continuous earthquake preparedness – strategic investment of resources for optimal earthquake response
Mr. Steve Welch, Contra Costa Water District, US

09:15-09:30

Anti-seismic measures of water supply utility in great Taipei area
Ms. Yu-Chih Chou, Chinese Taiwan Water Works Association, Taiwan

09:35-09:45

The present status, problems and promoting procedures for the measures against earthquake of water supply facilities
Mr. Munetaka Abe, Japan Water Works Association, Japan

09:45-10:00

A strong community outreach plan will facilitate the implementation of complex seismic upgrade programs
Mr. David L. Pratt, East Bay Municipal Utility District, US

10:00-10:15

Activities related to earthquake-proofing of drinking-water infrastructure in the Japan Water Research Center
Mr. Mikita Amano, Japan Water Research Center, Japan

10:15-10:30

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission water system improvement program and its seismic requirements
Mr. Luke Cheng, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, US

10:30-10:50

Break

Session 6: Seismic Analysis, Design and Retrofit (II)
Chairs: Mr. Steve Welch and Dr. Gee-Yu Liu

10:50-11:05

Evaluation of effects of recent strong motion records on water supply facilities
Dr. Kimiyasu Ohtake, Nippon Jogesuido Sekkei Co., Ltd. Japan

11:05-11:20

Study on the response of joint of large diameter pipes caused by earthquake
Dr. Jwo-Ran Jerry Chen, CECI Engineering Consultants, Inc., Taiwan

11:20-11:35

Development of high seismic performance pipe for crossing active faults
Mr. Nobuhiro Hasegawa, JFE Engineering Corporation, Japan

11:35-11:50

Seismic upgrades of Portland Water Bureau's water supply system
Mr. Keith Walker, Portland Water Bureau, US

11:50-12:05

Replacement of ductile iron pipes installed in early days
Mr. Kazuhiko Fujimura, Tokyo Waterworks Service Co., Ltd., Japan

12:05-12:20

Seismic response of San Pablo Reservoir drain intake
Mr. David Lee, East Bay Municipal Utility District, US

12:20-13:00

Lunch

13:00-13:10

Group Photos (outside NCREE lobby)

13:10-13:30

NCREE Laboratory Tour (for US and Japanese Participants, in English)

Panel Discussion
Topic: Business continuity management of water supply facilities after disaster
Chairs: Prof. Ban-Jwu Shih, Dr. Craig A. Davis and Prof. Tatsuo Ohmachi

13:30-14:30

Discussion I

14:30-14:50

Break

14:50-16:00

Discussion II

16:00-16:20

Concluding Remarks
Dr. Tsung-Shen Liao, President, Chinese Taiwan Water Works Association, Taiwan

17:00-18:00

Tour: Museum of Drinking Water (at Taipei Water Park)

18:30-20:30

Reception Dinner (hosted by Taipei Water Department)

October 16 (Friday)

08:00

Departure for the Shih-Kang Dam

10:00-10:30

Field visit to the Dam

10:30-11:00

Briefing & visit at the Exhibition Hall

11:00

Departure for the Feng-Yuan Purification Plant

11:10-11:40

Field visit to the Plant

11:40-12:00

Briefing of the Plant

12:00-12:30

Discussion

12:30-14:00

Lunch (hosted by Taiwan Water Corporation)

14:00

Departure for the 921 Earthquake Museum of Taiwan

14:30-16:00

Organized tour of the Museum

16:00

Departure for Taipei

October 17 (Saturday)

08:00

Departure for the Fei-Tsui Reservoir

08:40-09:10

Briefing of the Reservoir

09:10-10:00

Field visit to the Dam

10:00

Departure for the Zhi-Tan Purification Plant

10:30-11:00

Briefing of water purification process and auto control system

11:00-11:20

Field visit to the 5th rapid filter system

11:20-11:40

Field visit to the sludge treatment station

11:40

Departure for lunch (hosted by Chinese Taiwan Water Works Association)