Continuous Pseudo-dynamic Testing at ELSA

The ELSA laboratory is equipped with a large reaction-wall facility and has acquired its best expertise on the development and implementation of innovative experimental techniques mainly related to testing large-scale specimens by means of the pseudo-dynamic method. Relevant achievements within the testing techniques, such as the continuous pseudodynamic test, the implementation of monolithic or distributed substructuring and the development of active control systems, have been obtained thanks to an accurate, home-designed, control system. Its role of reference laboratory in Europe has allowed ELSA to benefit from the collaboration of many prominent research institutions within international projects, providing the maximum scientific added value to the results of the tests.