College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Architectural Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Architectural Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 2
Architectural Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Architectural Engineering
Date
6-2022
Primary Advisor
Micheal Deigert, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Architectural Engineering Department
Additional Advisors
Peter Laursen, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Architectural Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
The Cal Poly High Bay Testing Lab recently acquired hydraulic actuators for structural testing. The actuators are used for performing force and displacement tests on structural specimens designed and built by students and faculty. The existing frame that the old actuators mount to did not have enough capacity to accommodate the amount of force that the new actuators are capable of. New reaction frames were needed to be designed and constructed so the new actuators could be used to their full potential. The following report explores two different options for possible reaction frames in the lab. Both options have a similar geometry of the frame itself, however, the base conditions in each frame are different. The frames will be built and used in structural tests of all materials and sizes for years to come.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/arcesp/178