Facilities

Structural models can be tested using the existing strong wall with the capacity of 2000 kN and vertical loading frame with the capacity of 500 kN. Loading is done by actuators with the capacities ranging from 250 kN and 1500 kN. Response can be collected in terms of displacement using LVDTs and strain using strain gauges.

Loading Systems 

• L-shaped reinforced concrete reaction wall, 20m x 30m x 12m
• 30m x 30m Rigid slab
• Steel loading frames
• Servo hydraulic loading system, power units, hydraulic manifold
• Servo hydraulic pistons with load capacities of 1000kN and 250kN
• Hydraulic pistons
• Eccentric mass shaker

Measurement Systems

• Low frequency data acquisition units
• High frequency data acquisition units
• LVDT type displacement transducers with various gauge lengths
• Potentiometer type displacement transducers
• 48 force-balanced uniaxial accelerometers
• Load cells with capacities of 50kN, 100kN, 500kN, and 1000kN