10. The influence of shaking table characteristics on seismic qualification testing methodology
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Published:1991
C. A. Taylor, PhD, J. M. W. Brownjohn, PhD, A. Blakeborough, PhD, 1991. "10. The influence of shaking table characteristics on seismic qualification testing methodology", Civil engineering in the nuclear industry: Proceedings of the conference organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers and held in Windermere on 20–22 March 1991, R Dexter-Smith
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In seismic qualification testing using servohydraulic shaking tables, several factors limit the test response spectra which can be achieved. The most important of these are the performance characteristics of the table itself, particularly at low frequency.
SYNOPSIS
INTRODUCTION
THE NATURE OF SEISMIC QUALIFICATION TESTING
RESPONSE SPECTRA
SERVO HYDRAULIC SHAKING TABLES
CONCLUSIONS
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