Essays about: "Kanto"

Found 3 essays containing the word Kanto.

  1. 1. Numerical Study on Seepage-induced Failure of Caisson Type Breakwaters Using a Stabilized ISPH

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Tetsuro Goda; [2017]
    Keywords : Tsunami; Breakwater; Particle method; SPH; Seepage flow; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This paper presents a stabilized incompressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics (ISPH) method to simultaneously simulate surface and seepage flow. The Navier-Stokes type equation, which manipulates the linear and nonlinear resistance effects caused from porous materials, are employed for tracking fluid motions in porous medium. READ MORE

  3. 2. From Dameisho to Meisho

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Lukas Petko; [2015]
    Keywords : Tokyo; meisho; urban planning; intervention; public space; linear development; waterways; elevated highways; Edo period; Kanto earthquake; Japan; japanese architecture; Bow-wow studio; Hiroshige Ando; urban development; graphics; illustration; axonometric drawing;

    Abstract : Seen from abroad, Tokyo appears as a huge, vibrant metropolis where 21st-century Japan meets the traditional side of the country. Tokyo´s skyline is a diverse jumble of traditional houses and shrines, and modern architecture from skyscrapers of glass to 1970´s living capsules. READ MORE

  4. 3. Waitlisted! A policy analysis on childcare reform and its effect on female labour force.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Sara Gulin; Yuri Moore; [2014-10-10]
    Keywords : Female labour force; day care; Yokohama; Kanto; Kanagawa; difference in difference; policy analysis; children;

    Abstract : The municipality Yokohama in Japan implemented a new child care reform in 2010, which in 2013 managed to eradicate the long child care waiting list in the area. This paper focuses on how an increase in child care supply has affected the female labour force in the region Kanto, of which Yokohama is a part. READ MORE