Engineering Nagoya owns and operates two outstanding facilities including N2U-BRIDGE and a modern Concrete Research Laboratory. N2U-BRIDGE is used for road inspection and maintenance training/research, whereas the Concrete Research Laboratory offers concrete testing concrete services and total management services for long-life of concrete structures.
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Architecture
Communication
Civil Engineering
The facilities include electrical, mechanical, architectural, communication, civil engineering, ETC (Electronic Toll Collection), and water quality equipment. They have been collectively named "E-MAC" based on the initials of the main equipment categories, with "C" also representing Civil Engineering. The horizontal line in the logo symbolizes progress and advancement. Additionally, the letter "S" for Safety has been visualized within the design.
At E-MAC Technical Training Center, we have essential equipment related to highways, allowing participants to engage in hands-on training using actual machinery. Additionally, we deliberately create simulated scenarios such as accidents and malfunctions to provide practical training that enhances participants' ability to respond effectively in real-life situations.
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Named by combining the initials of "Nexco-Central and Nagoya University - Bridge model with Restoration and Integrated Deterioration for Global Engineers."
N2U-BRIDGE is a training facility at Nagoya University's Higashiyama Campus, where bridge inspection techniques are taught through the reconstruction of damaged and retired bridges from across the country. It consists of four types of bridges, including a steel plate girder bridge (Shibuegawa Bridge in Toyama Prefecture, in service for 35 years), a PC hollow slab bridge (Hizue Bridge in Ishikawa Prefecture, in service for 37 years), an RC-T girder bridge (Kotogawa Bridge in Yamaguchi Prefecture, in service for 74 years), and a pedestrian bridge (Nishi Biwa-jima Pedestrian Bridge in Aichi Prefecture, in service for 51 years). In addition, it allows observation of actual examples of deteriorated components and defects that occur at the early stages.
At N2U-BRIDGE, training in non-destructive testing such as impact testing, reinforcement inspection inside concrete, and fatigue crack inspection of steel bridges can be conducted. In addition to in-house training, bridge maintenance technical training is conducted for government agencies and private companies, organized by Nagoya University.
To pursue the longevity of concrete structures, we have established the specialized research facility "Concrete Research Laboratory" in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
The deterioration status of concrete structures is investigated, diagnosed, and evaluated through analysis and testing, aiming to identify the factors causing damage.
Based on those results, proposals for countermeasure works and other recommendations are made, contributing to the maintenance and longevity of concrete structures.
※ The Concrete Research Laboratory operates under the Japan National Laboratory Accreditation (JNLA) system. It conducts tests on chloride ions and is also accredited for international MRA certification. The lab's registration number is 140358JP.
