Overview
The College of ECST at Cal State LA operates a shake table for seismic simulation of building components/systems and other dynamic testing.
We welcome research collaborations with universities and other interested people. Please contact Professor Maryam Nazari for inquiries regarding use of the shake table.
Specifications
- Capable of applying independent inputs in two orthogonal directions.
- Typical maximum payload is 1 ton with accelerations in excess of 2.0 g.
- Peak velocity is 40+ in./sec.
- The stroke capability is 8.5 in. to 9 in. depending on articulation.
- Shake table platform measures 5ft. x 5 ft.
- Each actuator has a capacity of 11 kips.
- Manufactured by Shore Western Manufacturing.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1531582 (MRI). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.