Large Structures Testing

In support of military, aerospace, and commercial applications, Southern research offers clients extensive expertise in static and dynamic structural load testing of components, sub-assembly, and full-scale structures. Our comprehensive knowledge of composite materials, material models, mechanics of materials, load application, instrumentation, hydraulic control, and test design enables us to provide turnkey structural testing services for simple proof testing or complex analytical validations.

Our capabilities in large structures testing include:

• Multi-axis servo-hydraulic loading
• MTS actuators: 1 to 100 kip
• MTS FlexTest^® 100 Control
• Static or dynamic (≤60 Hz)
• ~12'x12'x12' load frame footprint
• >120 channels HBN data logger
• Strain field visualization/DIC
• SLT planning and coordination
• Text fixture design and fabrication
• Specimen prep and instrumentation
• Data reduction, analysis, and reporting

Industrial applications for large structures testing include:

• Aerospace structures
• Automotive and truck/trailer components
• FMVSS223/CMVSS223 Rear impact and other U.S./Canadian requirements
• Civil structures
• Infrastructure