SHAKING TABLE TEST OF BEAM-END DAMPER FRAME USING MULTIPURPOSE INERTIAL MASS SYSTEM

This paper presents a multipurpose set-up system called “test bed” for large shaking table tests. The test bed is composed of multistory box-trusses with concrete mass of inertia supported by linear slider bearings in each layer. It supports self-weight, and gives horizontal inertial force to the specimen frame when they are connected together and placed on the shaking table. In this paper, shaking table tests with a single-story sample frame with beam-end damper are carried out. Their results are compared with the analytical results and the performances of this set-up is discussed.