Civil Hybrid Simulation is a structural testing technique that combines physical testing and computer modeling, offering a more efficient and affordable way to examine how structural systems respond to realistic dynamic or seismic loading.Rather than test a complete structure on a large-scale physical test rig, hybrid simulation instead suggests modeling the complete structure while physically testing only a portion.
PhD-level MTS System Integration Engineers provide expert guidance and training
Innovative Technology
MTS has expert applications expertise and is well connected with top hybrid simulation developers such as University of California at Berkeley
Industry Standard
MTS has commissioned quasi-static and real-time hybrid simulation systems at over 100 sites worldwide
Cost Efficient
Hybrid Simulation is a cost-effective method for testing large scale civil structures
Model Comparison
Quasi-Static (Slow) Hybrid Simulation
Used to evaluate substructure or components that predominately contribute stiffness and strength to the complete structure
Simpler, less expensive technique
Real-Time (Fast) Hybrid Simulation
Used to evaluate substructure or components that contribute damping or inertia effects to the complete structure
More complex and expensive technique
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Technical Overview
Used to evaluate substructure or components that predominately contribute stiffness and strength to the complete structure
Computer Simulation is performed at an artificially slow rate to allow for a more detailed study of a structure and to accommodate the limited capacity of most civil engineering laboratories
Hydraulic actuators can be designed for quasi-static to low cyclic applications (<1Hz) with low flow hydraulic power requirements
Used to evaluate substructure or components that contribute damping or inertia effects to the complete structure
Computer Simulation is performed in real-time. Special high-speed connection is made directly to the real-time PC via SCRAMNet® reflective memory
Requires high-force, dynamic structural actuators with high flow hydraulic distribution to properly evaluate all dynamic properties of the substructure
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Lab Profile
University of Minnesota MAST Lab
Testing full-scale civil structures in six degrees of fre…
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