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Kiyoshi Muto
Pages 138-143

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... Recognizing the importance of experimental verification of structural performance, he was instrumental in the development of a two-thousand-ton testing machine in 195X; and, to advance dynamic analysis capability, he developed a seismic response analyzer in 1960. Professor Muto served in various administrative roles while at the university, 139
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... With his continuing guidance during this period of development, Japan's building standarcls on structural design and analysis were rapidly moclernizecl; and, with his invention and introduction of the reinforced concrete slittecI-shear-wall construction, the seismic performance of such structures was greatly enhanced. In acidition to his many outstancling contributions to the development of seismic-resistant high-rise building construction in Japan, Professor Muto made similar contributions to the development of its nuclear power plant construction through improving design en cl analysis methodologies and verifying performance by experimental means.
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... His awards and honors include his membership in the Japan Academy; Imperial Prize from the Japan Academy, 1964; Commenclation by the Minister of State for Science and Technology, 1968; Medal with Purple Ribbon, 1968; International Award of Merit in Structural Engineering from the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering, 1976; Order of Culture, 1983; and Grand Cordon of the Order of Sacred l reasure. In the conduct of research and development work at the Muto Institute of Structural Mechanics, Inc., Professor Muto gave major responsibility to very talented young engineers who considered it an honor to work for him.
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... His other hobbies included growing his own orchids, which he did until his hothouse burned down, and working with the inner mechanisms of cameras.
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