Structural Dynamics Draft
Structural dynamics testing offers capabilities for quasi-static and dynamic testing of small- and large-scale structural components and systems (e.g., large-scale concrete columns and frames) under various loading conditions as well as shake table testing of structural systems of small and moderate scale.
Our lab also offers unique capabilities for real-time hybrid simulations, where a portion of the structure is physically tested in the lab (physical substructure), while the remaining structure (computational substructure) is computationally coupled with the physical specimen. Hybrid simulation can be used as a cost-effective alternative to shake table tests.
Equipment & Facilities
Data Acquisition Hardware
A collection of National Instruments and MTS hardware that captures signals from sensors, allowing accurate monitoring and control during structural tests.
Reaction Wall
A large strong floor with modular reaction walls used to build flexible testing setups for structural experiments of different scales.
Actuators
High capacity MTS actuators that apply controlled forces and movement, supporting a wide range of structural loading and performance tests.
Shake Tables
Large and instructional shake tables used to simulate earthquake motions and study how structures respond to dynamic loading.