The MTS seismic simulator portfolio features a host of standard, pre-engineered and custom tables for evaluating everything from nonstructural infrastructure to structural components and substructures to model-scale and full-scale civil structures. Precise seismic loading in up to six degrees-of-freedom can be applied to a broad array of test articles to evaluate their behavior under real-world earthquake conditions.
MTS has designed, installed and partnered with our customers on many of the world’s largest shake tables, including NIED, University of California - San Diego and Southwest Jiaotong University
Industry Standard
MTS has the largest world-wide installed base of seismic simulators. We have five decades of collaboration with the world’s premier civil engineering research institutions
Unmatched Expertise
PhD-level MTS System Integration Engineers provide expert guidance and training
Innovative Technology
Degree-of-Freedom Control, Real-time Control, Three-variable Control, Adaptive Control and Specimen Dynamics Compensation (SDC)
Model Comparison
1.5m Uni-axial Table
Perform basic seismic research on scaled down structures
Quick Installation and integration into existing labs
Playback of scaled earthquake time history files
Lower cost, entry-level option
3m Uni- & Bi-axial Tables
Perform fundamental seismic research, up to 10 ton specimens can be tested
Uniaxial and Biaxial variants available
Can be pit mounted or come equipped with actuator buttresses
Large displacement range (500 mm) to simulate realistic ground motions
4m & 5m 6DOF Tables
Perform full six degree of freedom seismic shaking
Larger specimens (up to 40 ton payloads)
Best suited for researchers looking for unique seismic performance
Pre-engineered table offers faster lead time and lower cost when compared to custom designed tables.
Custom Seismic Tables
Perform complete/full-scale seismic research, MTS can design any size table and payload requirements per your specification
6 DOF or multiple tables working together
MTS has the largest installed base of custom seismic simulators
2m x 2m Multi-Axial Simulation Table
Perform seismic qualification testing of components (AC156)
MTS is well known for its seismic expertise and eagerness to work with customer's specific needs. Many of the largest seismic tables in the world utilize MTS actuators and seismic control technology. Full scale structures can be tested in a controlled laboratory setting using massive or multiple seismic tables being controlled together.
All linear translation, velocity and acceleration values are based on single degree of freedom table movement about, or from the table-top center.
All velocity and acceleration values are peak levels. Indicated levels of performance are not achievable throughout the simulation frequency range.
Maximum performance is only achievable when payload is mounted wholly within 1m radius (in X-Y plane) of the table center. Stated performance cannot be realized with all specimens as it is dependent on specimen modes and attachment to the table.
Assumes solid steel test payload rigidly mounted above the table-top center
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