Shock Tubes & Shock Tunnels

Geotechnical Centrifuge

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Mechanical Specifications

  • Type - Beam Type Centrifuge
  • Radius - 1.1 Meter
  • RPM - 400.
  • G Force - Up to 200g
  • Mechanical beams with Swing Cradle/ Basket
  • Rotary Union
  • Clevis/ clevis pin and Bearings
  • Pedestal Support
  • Internal Tank Size - 270L x 135W x 210 H
  • Counter weight support with counter weight
  • Three phase Motor and Drive Unit
  • Main Axel shaft
  • Slip rings
  • Pedestal Support base
  • Vibration absorbers.
  • Top Cabinet
  • Camera mounting arrangements.

Data Acquisition System

  • Sensors- LVDT, Accelerometers, PPTs
  • Data Loggers
  • Controller unit
  • Junction boxes
  • Cables
  • Software

Civil Structure

  • Safety Wall for Centrifuge Built Circular having 3.2 mtr internal diameter - 250 mm thk highly reinforced concrete
  • Foundation - as per our design
  • Top Safety covering Grill
  • Minimum required area for installation of Centrifuge Test Setup 20 Ft x 20 ft x 20 ft height
  • Minimum required area for Control room 15 ft x 10 ft x 10 ft height
  • Leveled floor with Vitrified tiles or Industrial Tiles anti-skid, Impact resistant type
  • Wide Windows for ventilation
  • Entry for Test Setup room: 600mm wide or more x 2500mm height. Or Rolling Shutter
  • Walls and roof: Double brick with 12mm plaster

Electrical Requirements

  • Input: Voltage- 440V AC Three Phase for Setup room
  • Control room: Small Power 4 sets at different positions in the room, each Board of 18
  • Module consisting of MCB 230V 32 amps - 1no, Triple point socket 6/13A dual - 5 nos and switches for the same.
  • Lighting must be off center to ensure even illumination around room. Switches for lights, fans/ AC on separate boards apart from above.
  • Earth point, copper wire for machine earth.