Structural Dynamics and Sensor Testing Laboratory
The Structural Dynamics and Sensor Testing Laboratory provides state-of-the-art facilities for developing, calibrating, and validating sensor systems used in structural health monitoring applications.
Major Equipment
The laboratory houses specialized equipment for both controlled testing and real-world simulation of structural conditions.
Vibration Testing Systems
- Electrodynamic shaker system (50 kN capacity)
- Multi-axis vibration table for component testing
- Modal analysis hammer kit with force transducers
- Laser Doppler vibrometer for non-contact measurements
CIR High Bay RELLIS
Data Acquisition and Processing
- 128-channel high-speed data acquisition system
- Real-time signal processing workstations
- Wireless sensor network testing environment
- GPU computing cluster for machine learning model development
Environmental Simulation
- Temperature-controlled chamber (-40°C to +85°C)
- Humidity control system
- Corrosion testing station
- Fatigue loading frame (100 kN capacity)
Capabilities
Evaluation of sensor performance under extreme temperature and humidity
Supported Research Areas
This facility directly supports several ongoing research initiatives within our group:
- Machine learning frameworks for structural damage detection
- Wireless sensor network optimization for bridge monitoring
- Low-power sensor development for remote infrastructure
- Multi-scale modeling of structural deterioration
- Real-time data fusion from heterogeneous sensor arrays
Access and Collaboration
The Structural Dynamics and Sensor Testing Laboratory is available to graduate students, faculty collaborators, and industry partners. Training sessions are offered each semester for new users.
Researchers interested in utilizing this facility should contact Dr. Chung at [email@tamu.edu ] to discuss project requirements and schedule access.
Location and Hours
Address:
Zachry Engineering Education Complex
Room 234
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
After-hours access available for trained personnel