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Seismic Simulators (Shake Tables)

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.

Applications

Seismic Simulation
Seismic Qualification

Test Specimens

Civil Structures
Substructures
Components

Test Standards

AC156 Earthquake Qualification Testing

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Key Product Features

First-of-a-Kind

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)
6 DOF using "hexapod" design
Up to 2,000 kg payload
Up to 100 Hz control bandwidth

Featured Case Studies

UC San Diego - LHPOST

University Nevada - Reno: Getting Around the Bend

Control Room
User Interface (STEX Pro Software)
Steel Table
Seismic Actuators
Hardline Piping
Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)
Accumulator Bank
Seismic Reaction Mass
Actuator Fixturing

		1.5m Uniaxial
	Units	Square Table
Table Size	m	1.5 x 1.5
Table Size	ft	4.92 x 4.92
Number of Actuators	QTY	1
Simulation Frequency (max payload)	Hz	0 - 50
Maximum Payload	kg	2,000
Maximum Payload	lbs	4,400
Linear Displacement	± mm	200
Linear Displacement	± in	7.87
Linear Velocity	mm/s	1000
Linear Velocity	in/s	39.37
Linear Acceleration (at max payload)	g	1.1

1.5m Seismic Simulator Brochure University of Colorado - Boulder

		3m Uniaxial	3m Biaxial
	Units	Square Table	Square Table
Table Size	m	3 x 3	3 x 3
Table Size	ft	9.84 x 9.84	9.84 x 9.84
Number of Actuators	QTY	1	2
Simulation Frequency (max payload)	Hz	0 - 50	0 - 50
Maximum Payload	kg	10,000	10,000
	lbs	22,000	22,000
Linear Displacement
Longitudinal (X)	± mm	250	250
Longitudinal (X)	± in	9.84	9.84
Lateral (Y)	± mm	N/A	250
Lateral (Y)	± in	N/A	9.84
Vertical (Z)	± mm	N/A	N/A
Vertical (Z)	± in	N/A	N/A
Linear Velocity
Longitudinal (X)	mm/s	1000	1000
Longitudinal (X)	in/s	39.37	39.37
Lateral (Y)	mm/s	N/A	1000
Lateral (Y)	in/s	N/A	39.37
Vertical (Z)	mm/s	N/A	N/A
Vertical (Z)	in/s	N/A	N/A
Linear Acceleration (max payload)
Longitudinal (X)	g	1	1
Lateral (Y)	g	N/A	1
Vertical (Z)	g	N/A	N/A

3m Seismic Simulator Brochure

	Units	4m 6DOF	5m 6DOF
	Units	Square Table	Square Table
Table Size	m	4 x 4	5 x 5
Table Size	ft	13.12 x 13.12	16.40 x 16.40
Number of Actuators	QTY	8	8
Simulation Frequency (max payload)	Hz	0 – 50	0 - 50
Maximum Payload	kg	20,000	30,000
	lbs	44,000	66,000
Linear Displacement
Longitudinal (X)	± mm	300	400
Longitudinal (X)	± in	11.81	15.75
Lateral (Y)	± mm	300	400
Lateral (Y)	± in	11.81	15.75
Vertical (Z)	± mm	150	250
Vertical (Z)	± in	5.9	9.84
Linear Velocity
Longitudinal (X)	mm/s	1500	1500
Longitudinal (X)	in/s	59.05	59.05
Lateral (Y)	mm/s	1500	900
Lateral (Y)	in/s	59.05	35.43
Vertical (Z)	mm/s	1000	1000
Vertical (Z)	in/s	39.37	39.37
Linear Acceleration (max payload)
Longitudinal (X)	g	1.5	1.5
Lateral (Y)	g	1.5	1.5
Vertical (Z)	g	1	1

All specifications can be customized

Featured Customer: NCREE

		1.5m Uniaxial	3m Uniaxial	3m Biaxial	4m 6DOF	5m 6DOF	354.20 6DOF
	Units	Square Table	Square Table	Square Table	Square Table	Square Table	Square Table
Table Size	m	1.5 x 1.5	3 x 3	3 x 3	4 x 4	5 x 5	2.2 x 2.2
Table Size	ft	4.92 x 4.92	9.84 x 9.84	9.84 x 9.84	13.12 x 13.12	16.40 x 16.40	7.2 x 7.2
Number of Actuators	QTY	1	1	2	8	8	6
Simulation Frequency (max payload)	Hz	0 - 50	0 - 50	0 - 50	0 – 50	0 - 50	0 - 100
Maximum Payload	kg	2,000	10,000	10,000	20,000	30,000	2,000
Maximum Payload	lbs	4,400	22,000	22,000	44,000	66,000	4400
Linear Displacement
Longitudinal (X)	± mm	200	250	250	300	400	125
Longitudinal (X)	± in	7.87	9.84	9.84	11.81	15.75	4.92
Lateral (Y)	± mm	N/A	N/A	250	300	400	110
Lateral (Y)	± in	N/A	N/A	9.84	11.81	15.75	4.33
Vertical (Z)	± mm	N/A	N/A	N/A	150	250	140
Vertical (Z)	± in	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.9	9.84	5.51
Linear Velocity
Longitudinal (X)	mm/s	1000	1000	1000	1500	1500	1300
Longitudinal (X)	in/s	39.37	39.37	39.37	59.05	59.05	51.18
Lateral (Y)	mm/s	N/A	N/A	1000	1500	900	1300
Lateral (Y)	in/s	N/A	N/A	39.37	59.05	35.43	51.18
Vertical (Z)	mm/s	N/A	N/A	N/A	1000	1000	1700
Vertical (Z)	in/s	N/A	N/A	N/A	39.37	39.37	69.93
Linear Acceleration (max payload)
Longitudinal (X)	g	1.1	1	1	1.5	1.5	3.3
Lateral (Y)	g	N/A	N/A	1	1.5	1.5	3.4
Vertical (Z)	g	N/A	N/A	N/A	1	1	6.3

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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Seismic Simulators (Shake Tables)

Applications

Test Specimens

Test Standards

Key Product Features

First-of-a-Kind

Industry Standard

Unmatched Expertise

Innovative Technology

Model Comparison

1.5m Uni-axial Table

3m Uni- & Bi-axial Tables

4m & 5m 6DOF Tables

Custom Seismic Tables

2m x 2m Multi-Axial Simulation Table

Featured Case Studies

Technical Overview

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