The Authors' Answers To The Discussion By Dr.Yuzo Shinozaki

摘要

The authors' answers to the discussion by Dr. Shinozaki are as follows. 1. Dr. Shinozaki is misunderstanding the interpretation of the data that the authors presented in the paper. 2. The random decrement technique is prevailing so widely among researchers concerned that it is not always required to be identified. The theory of the technique makes it possible to be applied to ambient vibration; that is why the technique is supported by so many researchers. 3. The identification of damping is not the main issue of the paper. The authors' conclusion is not affected by physical restriction of damping. 4. The authors' intention is not the performance evaluation of the damaged structure; rather, the authors are aiming for 5. Contribution to the research field through the presentation of the data of the actually damaged structures by a severe earthquake.