Structural Dynamics and Earthquake EngineeringLab Solutions

Structural dynamics and analysis is a core area of research and an integral part of undergraduate and graduate curricula in civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. Quanser systems offer a valuable hands-on extension to bring concepts of these engineering fields into academic labs. Our motion simulators and smart structures allow you to study the response of structures and materials to vibrations caused by earthquakes, sloshing, or waves, explore control techniques to dampen these vibrations, and study topics of advanced dynamics and multi-dynamics analysis. Precise, robust and flexible, Quanser systems for structural dynamics and earthquake engineering meet the needs of educators and researchers for reliable, low maintenance, and cost-effective lab solutions.

MOTION SIMULATORSThe Quanser line of motion simulators spans from linear to planar shake tables and multi-DOF heavy load devices capable of simulating motion and earthquakes with various acceleration profiles. With no hydraulics involved, these systems are clean, quiet, and require minimal maintenance. That makes them ideal for any lab - whether you want to demonstrate and study dynamic and seismic response of different structural designs or geomaterials, determine natural frequencies in multi-DOF structures, or develop and test various dampers and sensors for structural health monitoring. The value of the Quanser turn-key motion simulator systems is further extended by open architecture and scalable design, allowing you to add sensors, or use your own test structures.

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Easy integration of user-built structures, third-party sensors, and actuators

Limit switches and stage centering for

improved safety

Precise and accurate positioning using high-resolution optical encoders

Dual-axis operation

XY Shake Table III

Linear motors for fast and high-precision motion

HexapodShake Table I-40 Shake Table II

More Flexibility For Your ExperimentsUsing two or more Shake Table II units is a cost-effective way of creating a setup for multi-point or bi-directional shaking experiments. With these configurations, you can test the seismic response of different structural designs simultaneously, see the effects of earthquakes on structures with multiple supports, work with higher payloads, or simulate xy motion.

Two Shake Table II units in the series configuration

Two Shake Table II units in the xy configuration

SMART STRUCTURESQuanser smart structures are designed for demonstration and study of the dynamic response of tall structures to vibrations, and to investigate and develop control techniques to actively dampen the deflection of the structures. The smart structures can be mounted on the Quanser Shake Tables.

Since 2003, Quanser Shake Table II has been used as a testing platform at the Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition. Student teams from around the world compete for the best earthquake- resistant building design at an event held in conjunction with the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Annual Meeting.

Two-floor Single Cart Active Mass Damper

One-floor Active Mass Damper

High resolution encoder measuring

cart position

Accelerometers

Motorized linear cart for active damping

Flexible steel structure

Two-floor Dual Cart Active Mass Damper

Two Shake Table II units in the parallel configuration

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