Multiaxial Shake Table

BI-7300 Multiaxial Shake Table

The BI-7300 Multiaxial Shake Table is a high-performance seismic simulation platform designed to reproduce real-world earthquake conditions across multiple axes for dynamic testing of structures, soils, and components. Built on a modular, compact footprint, this system supports multi-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) motion, offering displacements up to 500 mm, peak velocity up to 1 m/s, and acceleration up to 5g.

The system accommodates payloads up to 10,000 kg, with configurable platform sizes ranging from 1.0 × 1.0 m to 3.0 × 3.0 m. It uses fatigue-rated hydraulic actuators and digitally controlled servo systems to ensure precision and durability in extreme test conditions. Fully adaptable for applications in earthquake engineering, civil infrastructure, marine, and nuclear component testing, the BI-7300 is ideal for labs focused on the performance, durability, and safety of engineered systems.

Specifications of BI-7300 Multiaxial Shake Table

Feature Specification
Actuation Configuration 8-Actuator: 4 vertical + 4 horizontal
6-Actuator: 3 vertical + 2 lateral + 1 longitudinal
Degrees of Freedom Full 6-DOF with translational and rotational motion capabilities
Table Sizes 1.0 × 1.0 m, 1.5 × 1.5 m, 2.5 × 2.5 m, 3.0 × 3.0 m
Payload Capacity Up to 10,000 kg
Displacement Up to 500 mm
Peak Velocity Up to 1 m/s
Peak Acceleration Up to 5g
Platform Natural Frequency 2–4× the maximum test frequency
Operating Frequency Up to 60 Hz
Displacement Resolution 1 µm (micron)
Servo Loop Update Rate Up to 8 kHz
Data Acquisition Rate Up to 5 kHz
Hydraulic System Flow rates from 11 LPM to 250 LPM depending on configuration
Mounting Interface Threaded holes/inserts on tabletop for specimen fixation
Software Interface User-friendly PC software for waveform input, test execution, and data reporting

Key Features of BI-7300 Multiaxial Shake Table

  1. Advanced Multiaxial Actuation Configuration

          8-Actuator System: 4 vertical + 4 horizontal actuators for precise, synchronized bi-directional motion.

          6-Actuator System: 3 vertical + 2 lateral (transverse) + 1 longitudinal actuator for full 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) simulation, enabling both translational and rotational motion.

  2. Compact Modular Design
    Space-saving footprint allows flexible integration into lab or industrial setups while supporting large payloads and expansive test configurations.

  3. Multiple Table Size Options
    Available in 1.0 x 1.0 m, 1.5 x 1.5 m, 2.5 x 2.5 m, and 3.0 x 3.0 m, tailored to meet a variety of testing needs.

  4. Payload Capacity up to 10,000 kg
    Allows structural and mechanical testing of heavy specimens under multi-directional earthquake and vibration profiles.

  5. Displacement up to 500 mm
    Enables long-stroke tests required for modeling base isolation, soil-structure interaction, and structural damping systems.

  6. Peak Velocity & Acceleration
    Delivers up to 1 m/s velocity and 5g acceleration, essential for simulating severe ground motion events and fast dynamic transitions.

  7. Fatigue-Rated Hydraulic Actuators
    Long-life, low-maintenance actuators with low-friction swivels, designed for high-frequency, cyclic performance.

  8. High Natural Frequency Platform
    Each system is tuned with a natural frequency exceeding 2–4 times the max test frequency to avoid resonance interference.

  9. Contamination-Insensitive Hydraulic System
    Ensures reliability and precision in diverse environments without performance degradation due to fluid contamination.

  10. Threaded Mounting Inserts on Tabletop
    Facilitates secure and flexible mounting of test objects across structural, mechanical, and geotechnical testing scenarios.

  11. Fully Digital Control Architecture
    Powered by advanced DSP-based servo controllers with 8 kHz servo-loop update rate and 5 kHz data acquisition, ensuring accurate waveform tracking and real-time feedback.

  12. User-Friendly Application Software
    Control software includes waveform editing, real-time test visualization, automatic report generation, and exportable data logs.

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Applications of BI-7300 Multiaxial Shake Table

  1. Earthquake Engineering & Civil Infrastructure Simulation
    Used to replicate seismic loads for evaluating building structures, bridges, dams, and tunnels under bi-directional earthquake input.

  2. Seismic Qualification in Nuclear & Defense Sectors
    Enables testing and compliance certification of vital components and assemblies for use in nuclear power plants, military facilities, and energy infrastructure.

  3. Advanced Soil Dynamics & Liquefaction Studies
    Conducts simulation-based studies of soil behavior under seismic stress, including soil liquefaction, slope failure, and soil-structure interaction.

  4. Marine & Offshore Platform Simulation
    Evaluates offshore rigs, ship components, and pipelines subjected to wave-induced and ground-induced vibrations.

  5. Component Fatigue & Durability Testing
    Performs cyclic loading to test mechanical systems, brackets, fasteners, and equipment enclosures for long-term reliability and failure prediction.

  6. Academic Research & Engineering Education
    Widely adopted by universities and engineering institutes for real-time demonstration of seismic motion, modal analysis, and structural behavior.

  7. Testing of Retaining and Reinforced Soil Walls
    Simulates seismic loading on reinforced soil slopes, retaining walls, and wrap-faced geotechnical structures to observe failure modes and resilience.

  8. Sensor Calibration and Dynamic System Validation
    Calibrates accelerometers, strain sensors, and dynamic measurement systems for use in structural monitoring and smart building applications.