Design and Manufacturing of Shaking Table From Scrap/Used Parts

Abstract

Structures are exposed to different loadings throughout their lifespan. One of these loadings is the vibration loading caused by earthquakes. Examining the effects of these loading conditions on structures is very important in terms of structural safety. Examining the vibration characteristics of structures using a shaking table is frequently preferred. It has been determined from the literature review that shaking tables can be designed and used as one, two or three axes. However, no study has been found that produces one axes shaking tables using scrap/used parts. Therefore, in the study, a low-budget and environmentally friendly shaking table was designed and produced using scrap/used parts.