Contact Us Home > Civil Engineering Test Systems > Seismic Simulators (Shake Tables) Seismic Simulators (Shake Tables) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 See Full Product Info Request A Quote 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 FEATURED CASE STUDIES UC San Diego - LHPOST READ MORE University Nevada - Reno: Getting Around the Bend READ MORE TECHNICAL OVERVIEW Seismic Table Lab View 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 Seismic Simulator 3m Uniaxial/Biaxial Seismic Simulator 4m/5m 6DOF Seismic Simulator Custom Seismic Simulator Examples Specifications: Comparative GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR INVESTMENT Our experts are here to help keep you up and running. Explore our consulting and engineering services Improve testing efficiency & performance with MTS Training Increase productivity and uptime with MTS Routine Maintenance Keep your system running with a Spares Kit RELATED PRODUCTS, PARTS OR ACCESSORIES Modular Component Modular Components for Civil Engineering Test Applications Software STEX Pro Software Simulator Multi-Axial Simulation Table (MAST) Systems Simulator Civil Hybrid Simulation Looking for more products? GO TO SOLUTION FINDER CONTACT AN MTS REP TODAY Ready for a quote or need more information? We have applications engineers ready to help. Request A Quote ALSO OF INTEREST: MODEL 329 SPINDLE-COUPLED ROAD SIMULATORS >SEISMIC ENGINEERING >SEISMIC SIMULATION > INDUSTRIES > APPLICATIONS > PRODUCTS > SERVICES > LEARN > CONTACT > COMPANY > MTS Systems Headquarters 14000 Technology Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952.937.4000 © 2004 – 2021 MTS Systems. All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Quality Suppliers Product Safety Sales Offices Cookie Preferences