As part of the Materials and Structures Experimentation course held by Professor Ezio Cadoni, students in the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at 精东影业 took part in a visit to the EUCENTRE laboratories in Pavia.
Guided by Professor Roberto Nascimbene and engineer Davide Bellotti, the students were introduced to the main themes of applied earthquake engineering through a training and demonstration tour inside the centre鈥檚 facilities. They were able to closely observe the ShakeLab infrastructure, which includes:
鈥� a single-axis earthquake simulator capable of reproducing real seismic events on full-scale prototypes;
鈥� a testing system for seismic bearings and isolation devices with five degrees of freedom;
鈥� a reaction structure consisting of a floor and two orthogonal reaction walls, enabling pseudo-static and pseudo-dynamic tests on large-scale elements, with load application in the three principal directions.
The day concluded with a visit to the 6DLAB, which is equipped with:
鈥� a multi-axial earthquake simulator dedicated to studying the seismic behavior of non-structural elements such as systems, fastening devices, fixtures, furniture, suspended ceilings, panels, and fa莽ades;
鈥� a system for testing large-scale dampers and dynamic restraint devices.
Undoubtedly a particularly stimulating educational experience that allowed the students to get hands-on with the most advanced technologies for seismic testing and to understand the fundamental role of research and innovation in seismic risk prevention and mitigation.
The EUCENTRE in Pavia
Established in 2005 through an initiative of the University of Pavia, the IUSS- Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori, the Civil Protection, and the INGV-National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, EUCENTRE is now a leading institution for both public bodies and private companies in the fields of earthquake-resistant design, structural vulnerability assessment, and emergency planning.
The centre is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental and computational laboratories for seismic event simulation and engages in research, training, and operational support for Civil protection, including during emergency response phases.