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Configurable test frame [link] (DWF file) with two 135 kN actuators independently controlled by MTS Teststar system. The test frame can handle beams to 10 m span and shear wall panels to 3 m square. The Teststar system can read up to 8 channels of DC input from other load cells, LVDTs, or other transducers.
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Configurable test frame to support tension and/or compression tests of components to 8 m (25 ft) tall with forces up to 500 kN.
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Overhead crane for full-floor coverage and 28 ft lift. Two trolleys each with 45 kN capacity. All radio-controlled.
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One-dimensional shake table with digital controller and data acquisition system. Can play pre-recorded ground motion data or produce harmonic motion at user-specified amplitude (to 75 mm) and frequency (to 20 Hz).
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National Instruments data acquisition system for PC with LabView software. Three complete USB-type systems include signal conditioning for 8 strain gauges, and laptop PCs with wireless networking.
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Assorted LVDTs (displacement transducers) ranging in capacity from 5 mm to 75 mm, with signal conditioners |
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Assorted load cells ranging in capacity from 45 N to 450 kN, with signal conditioners
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Vishay strain gauge signal conditioner (eight channels) |
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Enerpac hydraulic power supply with two 500 kN rams
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1 m ³ environmental chamber with humidity (20-95%RH) and temp. (50-120 ° F) control
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Two manual tension (36 kN) / compression (90 kN) test machines with load cells and signal conditioners.
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2200 kN SATEC/INSTRON concrete cylinder/masonry prism compression tester with load, displacement, and strain channels.
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For more information, please contact:
Dr. Douglas Stahl
Director of Construction Science and Engineering Center
Tel (414) 277-7308
Fax (414) 277-7415