International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 06 Issue: 06 | June 2019 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2019, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 1287 Low Cost Uniaxial Shake Table for Harmonic Excitation Md Mohsin M Dafedar Dept of Civil Engineering, TCE, Gadag ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract - Shake table is a mechanical device that is used to produce simple harmonic excitation or motion. It is a uniaxial shake table, operating only in single direction, i.e. in horizontal direction. It works on the principle of crank mechanism where rotatory motion of the motor is converted into linear motion of the table. Shake table has variety of applications such as to get earthquake simulations of test objects, to study if the structure can survive during an earthquake and to predict the earthquake response of a structure. In our project we deal with only simple harmonic excitation to avoid complexity. Key Words: Shake table, uniaxial shake table, simple harmonic excitation 1. INTRODUCTION Shake table is a mechanical device that is used to produce simple harmonic excitation or motion. In other words, harmonic simulation can be achieved in laboratory by using shake table and to test the prototype and scaled model of the structure. Shake table can also be used to study the resonant frequencies of buildings. It is very important for the engineers while designing a structure that the resonant frequencies of the component part do not match with the oscillating frequency of the vibratory parts as it may cause violent swaying motions thereby leading to catastrophic disasters and failure of structure. So, in order to check this resonant frequency shake tables can be used. Shake table is an experimental approach to understand the various parameters and process that lead to the prototype failure at a real time scenario. An electro- hydraulic shaking table is essential for higher degrees of freedom. They are very expensive and require high maintenance and operational costs. The cost of a shake table depends on its size, performance and its supporting components. Generally, the cost of a shake table is several hundred thousand rupees and maintenance cost are also high. From this perspective, we have prepared a low-cost uniaxial shake table having nearly the same features as that of a large vibration table but with much lower cost primarily for laboratory purpose. 2. PROBLEM STATEMENT 2.1 Problem Definition A shake table is essential in assuring the performance of a structure under vibrational conditions. Since, for industrial purpose testing the structure is a very huge and complex process as the models are large scaled. So, in any engineering laboratory experimentation in terms of monitoring and controlling small scaled models when subjected to harmonic excitations becomes easier and simpler by using a uniaxial shake table as translation is only in the horizontal direction. The advantages of a uniaxial shake table are: 1. It is used to test the performance of the structure during any real-time event when subjected to excitations. 2. The shake table can be used for analyzing the structure for various frequencies and amplitudes. 3. Provide data to validate analytical models. 4. Tests performed by shake tables are popular in areas of earthquake engineering, structural dynamics and testing of smart materials. 2.2 Problem Statement The main aim of this project is to develop a low-cost uniaxial shake table which gives simple harmonic excitations to serve the purpose of the laboratory for testing of structural models. 2.3 Objective of the project The primary objective is to prepare a low-cost shake table for laboratory purpose with all the necessary features and demonstrating its working. 2.4 Methodology 1. A Structural model having table platform of size .3m x .8m and ISMC sections length .9m by providing a 4 number of roller support in order to move table in a uniaxial direction. 2. The model is analyzed and designed in such a way that a table platform can withstand a maximum load of 50kg 3. Estimation of the materials based on the drawings and specifications. 4. Procuring all the necessary materials and then fabricating and assembling them to get the final output.