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CINCINNATI LARGE SCALE TEST FACILITY |
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Located at Center Hill Research
Center, the University of Cincinnati Large Scale Test
Facility (UCLSTF) is a state-of-art laboratory for
testing of large-scale structural members, components,
and subassemblies. The laboratory is served by a
30-ton overhead crane with a 5-ton auxiliary hook, and
two 60-gallon per minute (gpm) pumps that can be
operated simultaneously to produce 120 gpm. This
facility is equipped with a digital controller capable
of simultaneous control of multiple actuators, data
acquisition systems, and a comprehensive array of
sensors to allow complex master-slave static and
dynamic loading of large to full-scale structural
components and systems. The laboratory has a variety
of tension/compression servo-controlled hydraulic
actuators with capacities ranging from 15 to 350 kips,
and hydraulic
rams with
capacities ranging from 60 to 1200 kips .
In addition to the main machine shops on the main
campus, the laboratory has a machine shop for
fabrication of specimens, test fixtures, etc. This unique laboratory is equipped to allow testing of full-scale bridge girders and other linear elements up to 108' long, and full-scale buildings up to 2 stories high. New concepts and systems can be evaluated at this facility. Participation of researchers and engineers in Ohio and across the country is welcomed. For further information, contact UCLSTF's director, Dr. Bahram M. Shahrooz.
Center Hill
Research Center
Phone:
513-909-4594 |