Structural Dynamics Lab
About the Lab
Lab Location
Measurement & Control Engineering Research Center,
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
Faculty Contacts
Dr. Mustafa Mashal
mashmust@isu.edu
(208) 282-4587
Dr. Arya Ebrahimpour
ebraarya@isu.edu
(208) 282-4695
Expertise & Research
This facility is used for shake table testing of structural and non-structural models. Includes:
- horizontal shake table
- vertical shake table
- additional MTS dynamic actuator
- accelerometers. load cells, LDVTs, data acquistion systems and other instrumentation
Contracting Work
If you would like to conduct work at this lab, please contact one of the faculty contacts.
Equipment
| Asset | Mfr and Model | Field | Application | Lab Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uni-directional horizontal shake table with MTS servo-valve actuator, 10 kips capacity, ±3in stroke, 31 in/sec velocity, 50 Hz 4.5 ft. x 4.5 ft. | Civil Engineering Structural Analysis | Structural member characterization | Structural Dynamics Lab | |
| Uni-directional vertical shake table with MTS servo-valve actuator, 3 kips capacity, ±3in stroke, 31 in/sec velocity, 50 Hz, 2 ft. x 2 ft. | Civil Engineering Structural Analysis | Structural member characterization | Structural Dynamics Lab | |
| Two Spectral Dynamics PUMA Controller software integrated with data acquisition system (10 channels), antialiasing filters, and sampling rate in excess of 2,000 Hz | Civil Engineering Structural Analysis | Structural member characterization | Structural Dynamics Lab | |
| Two 50HP powerful hydraulic pumps with 22 GPM capacity and manifolds for the hydraulic actuators | Civil Engineering Structural Analysis | Structural member characterization | Structural Dynamics Lab | |
| One extra servo-valve MTS dynamic actuator, 10 kips capacity and ±3in stroke, 31 in/sec velocity | Civil Engineering Structural Analysis | Structural member characterization | Structural Dynamics Lab | |
| Accelerometers, Load Cells, LVDTs, Potentiometers, and Strain Gauges | Civil Engineering Structural Analysis | Structural member characterization | Structural Dynamics Lab | |
| State-of-the-art Laser Vibrometer Test Setup, data acquisition, controller, and all others accessories | Civil Engineering Structural Analysis | Structural member characterization | Structural Dynamics Lab |