In 2001, Kansai International Airport received a special honor from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). It was selected as one of the world\u2019s most outstanding civil engineering projects of the 20th century and has been highly praised for its innovative construction techniques as the world\u2019s first marine airport, as well as its consideration for the environment.<\/p>\n
Monument of the Millennium Award (2001)
\nCommemorative plaque presented to Kansai International Airport when it received the Monument of the Millennium award.<\/p>\n
Memorial plate of Monument of the Millennium awarded from ASCE<\/p>\n
In 2001, Kansai International Airport was selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as one of the Top 10 Civil Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century. This award recognizes the most outstanding projects worldwide in ten different categories, and Kansai International Airport was selected in the category of “Airport Design and Development.” As the world’s first marine airport, it was recognized for its innovative construction techniques, environmental considerations, and contribution to the social economy.<\/p>\n
List of the award winners
\nWater Transportation The Panama canal
\nAirport Design and Development Kansai International Airport
\nRail Transportation Eurotunnel Rail System
\nDams Hoover Dam
\nRoad The Interstate Highway System
\nLong-Span Bridges Golden Gate Bridge
\nSkyscrapers The Empire State Building
\nWastewater Treatment Chicago Wastewater System
\nWater Supply and Distribution The California Water Project
\nSanitary Landfills\/Solid Waste Disposal To be determined.
\nTechnical Initiatives (Related Links)
\nCharacteristics of the Strata – Technologies for Offshore Airports(1) –
\nMechanism of Subsidence – Technologies for Offshore Airports(2) –
\nCountermeasures for and Status of Subsidence – Technologies for Offshore Airports(3) –
\nCountermeasures for Uneven Settlement such as Jacking-Up – Technologies for Offshore Airports(4) –
\nInternational Recognition – Technologies for Offshore Airports(5) –
\nVarious New Technologies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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