Force and Motion - MTS
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In this Issue
General Testing
No. 3/ August 1, 2006

» Lead Story

Seismic simulation control technology

» Materials Feature

New aluminum interfaces on select MTS test systems

» Product Feature

A proven, flexible tool for supporting your spinal research

» MTS News & Events

Seismic simulation control
technology

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Advanced technology helps test engineers maintain better control during seismic simulations, giving them greater confidence in their analysis.
  


Seismic simulations routinely involve specimens weighing hundreds—even thousands—of tons. When the necessary forces and motions for earthquake simulation are applied, the specimens often exhibit a resonant motion of their own, which can counteract the intended forces and motions sent to the hydraulic actuators from the control system.

Brad Thoen, MTS staff engineer, discusses seismic simulation control technology that compensates for these unintended consequences, restoring test fidelity and providing the test engineer with greater simulation control.

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Materials Testing Feature

We recently redesigned a number of MTS biomedical and material test system accessories using extruded aluminum framing, helping you save money and substantially reduce order lead times.

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 Product Feature
Proven MTS Bionix® Spine Test Fixtures provide maximum flexibility to support your spinal kinematics research. You can precisely apply the complete range of natural load and motion combinations to full or partial spines.

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MTS News
MTS Events

Aug 14-17, 2006
STESSA 2006, Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Tokyo, Japan

July 31-Aug 4, 2006
5th World Congress of Biomechanics
University of Applied Sciences
Booth # 024 & 025
Munich, Germany

Sept 3-8, 2006
1st ECEES - First European Conference on Earthquake Engineering & Seismology
Centre International des Conferénce de Genéve