Components Lab

Light to medium structural tests are conducted in the Components Lab. Popular among students for its fixed frame servo hydraulic actuators, the lab also houses an electro-dynamic shaker from Spectral Dynamics capable of loads up to 50 kN and 50 mm displacements (peak to peak amplitude). The electro-dynamic shaker is ideal for fatigue testing of components at high frequency dynamic loads. A Spider 81 controller is utilized to create complex input signals to the shaker. Components made from composite materials, aircraft, shipping vessel electronic panels and military weapon systems are frequently tested on the shaker.