Synchronized gravitational slope deformation and active faulting; A Case study on and around the Neodani fault, central Japan

Komura, Keitaro*; Kaneda, Heitaro*; Tanaka, Tomoki*; Kojima, Satoru*; Inoue, Tsutomu*; Nishio, Tomohiro

Geomorphology, 365, p.107214_1 - 107214_22, 2020/09

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2020.107214

On the basis of pit excavations and sediment cores at an off-fault deep-seated gravitational slope deformation (DGSD) site and a trench excavation across the active Neodani fault at a nearby site, we examined the records of DGSD and surface-rupturing paleoearthquakes of the Neodani fault. We found the four most recent DGSD events and the four most recent surface-rupturing earthquakes, respectively and conclude that the ages of events are overlapped each other. We infer that static crustal strain from repeated seismogenic faulting plays an important role in the occurrence of DGSD events, at least in the immediate vicinity of active faults, although coseismic severe shaking would have at least some effect on them. Our case study suggests that off-fault DGSDs can be used to reconstruct or refine the paleoseismic history of a nearby active fault.

Study on engineering technologies in the Mizunami Underground Research Laboratory (FY 2013); Development of recovery and mitigation technology on excavation damage (Contract research)

Fukaya, Masaaki*; Hata, Koji*; Akiyoshi, Kenji*; Sato, Shin*; Takeda, Yoshinori*; Miura, Norihiko*; Uyama, Masao*; Kaneda, Tsutomu*; Ueda, Tadashi*; Toda, Akiko*; et al.

JAEA-Technology 2014-040, 199 Pages, 2015/03

JAEA-Technology-2014-040.pdf:37.2MB

The researches on engineering technology in the Mizunami Underground Research Laboratory (MIU) project consists of (1) development of design and construction planning technologies, (2) development of construction technology, (3) development of countermeasure technology, (4) development of technology for security, and (5) development of technologies for restoration and/or reduction of the excavation damage. The researches on engineering technology such as verification of the initial design were being conducted by using data measured during construction as a part of the second phase of the MIU plan. Examination about the plug for reflood test in the GL-500m Access/Research Gallery-North as part of the development of technologies for restoration and/or reduction of excavation damage were carried out. Specifically, Literature survey was carried out about the plug, based on the result of literature survey, examination of the design condition, design of the plug and rock stability using numerical simulation, selection of materials for major parts, and grouting for water inflow from between rock and plug, were carried out in this study.

On performance experience and measurements with Ningyo Waste Assay System (NWAS)

Zaima, Naoki; Nakashima, Shinichi; Kaneda, Koji; Kado, Kazumi

JAEA-Technology 2010-046, 31 Pages, 2011/02

JAEA-Technology-2010-046.pdf:2.84MB
JAEA-Technology-2010-046(errata).pdf:0.05MB

The uranium mass assay systems for 200-litter wastes drums applied neutron and measurements by NDA method had been developed. The measurement systems and trial data are described in this preliminary report. The systems are composed of the 16 pieces of helium-3 proportional counters for neutron detection and a large sized NaI(Tl) scintillation detector for ray detection. The extensive testing trials using the calibrated uranium sources with different enrichment and some kinds of matrices in drums were performed. Through the one year testing the useful experiences of this system concerning neutron and ray measurements for uranium mass were obtained. Almost all instruments and software were so good performance as is designed. As the next step we are scheduled to try measurements for actual wastes that are stored in the Uranium Refining and Conversion Plant at Ningyo-toge, and put practical uses near future. Our research was accomplished with the support of LANL.

Gas Hydriding Test of Pressure Tube for Advanced Thermal Reactor (II) Investigation of Hydride Orientation under Internal Pressure

Ogasawara, Koji; Kaneda, Kenichiro

PNC TN841 83-02, 92 Pages, 1982/12

PNC-TN841-83-02.pdf:3.58MB

no abstracts in English

On performance experience and measurements with Ningyo Waste Assay System (NWAS)

Zaima, Naoki; Nakashima, Shinichi; Kaneda, Koji; Kado, Kazumi

no journal, , 

We developed uranium mass assay systems for 200-litter wastes drums applied neutron and measurements by NDA method. In this intermediate report we will describe measurement systems and trial data. The systems are composed of the 16 pieces of helium-3 proportional counters for neutron detection and a large sized NaI(Tl) scintillation detector for -ray detection. The extensive testing trials using the calibrated uranium sources with different enrichment and some kinds of matrices in drums were performed. Through the one year testing the useful experiences of this system concerning neutron and -ray measurements for uranium mass were obtained. Almost all instruments and software were so good performance as is designed. As the next step we are going to schedule to try measurements for actual wastes that are stored in the Uranium Refining and Conversion Plant at Ningyo-toge, and put practical uses near future. Our research was accomplished with the support of Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Characterization for decommission of uranium handling facility, 2; The Simple identification method of RU and NU using a ray

Tanaka, Yoshio; Hata, Haruhi; Yokoyama, Kaoru; Tokuyasu, Takashi; Kaneda, Koji; Sugitsue, Noritake

no journal, , 

This report shows the classification method into NU group or RU group by passive ray assay. Moreover, we discuss the practicality of the method.

Deformation history of sackung features concentrated around the northern tip of the active Neodani fault, central Japan

Komura, Keitaro*; Kaneda, Heitaro*; Kashihara, Shintaro*; Nishio, Tomohiro; Kojima, Satoru*

no journal, , 

Recent high-resolution airborne LiDAR revealed that many sackung features are concentrated around the northern tip of the active Neodani fault, central Japan. These features are hidden under forest canopies, and thus high-precision dating of slope deformation episodes would be possible by radiocarbon dating. In order to examine the relationship between the fault activity and the formation/growth of the sackung features, we conducted hand corings and pit excavations at two sites out of the many sackung depressions found adjacent to the Neodani fault. Our results revealed that the sackung scarps experienced multiple growth events after ~5 ka and the latest event might have occurred simultaneously with the 1891 Nobi earthquake, suggesting that local earthquakes from adjacent active faults are important trigger of formation and growth of those sackung features. We suggest that detailed study of selected sackung features adjacent to an active fault may contribute to reconstruct local paleoseismic history.