🚀 At QuakeLogic, we believe that hands-on education is the foundation of innovation. That’s why we are proud to announce the shipment of two ATOM-40 Portable Uniaxial Shake Tables—one to Texas A&M University and one to Florida Polytechnic University!
These high-performance, classroom-friendly shake tables are much more than machines. They are gateways to discovery, training tools for future earthquake engineers, and powerful enablers for students preparing for one of the most exciting global stages in seismic education—the EERI Seismic Design Competition.
Why the EERI Seismic Design Competition Matters
Every year, the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) hosts its legendary Seismic Design Competition (SDC), bringing together the brightest young engineers from universities worldwide. The challenge? To design, build, and test scale models of tall buildings that must withstand seismic shaking on a shake table.
It’s not just a competition—it’s an unforgettable educational experience. Students work in teams, blending structural design, seismic analysis, and model-building creativity. When their models are placed on the shake table, the moment becomes electric. Will the building survive? Will it sway gracefully or crumble under simulated earthquake forces?
This competition ignites passion, teamwork, and innovation, preparing the next generation of engineers to tackle real-world seismic resilience challenges.
The ATOM-40: Built for Education, Perfect for EERI Training
To succeed at EERI’s Seismic Design Competition, students need tools that bring theory to life. That’s where the ATOM-40 Portable Uniaxial Shake Table shines.
🔧 Core Features:
- Servo Motor Drive for precise and repeatable motion control
- Top Table Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm—ideal for scale models of tall buildings
- Capacity: ±1 g @ 50 kg payload, strong enough for robust classroom projects
- Stroke: ±125 mm (250 mm total) for realistic seismic simulation
- EASYTEST Windows-Based Software—intuitive and lab-ready, even for undergraduates
💡 Proven in Education:
At universities like Lehigh, the ATOM-40 has already become a staple for teaching structural dynamics, seismic response, and failure modes. Even with classes of 60+ students, these shake tables make every lab session interactive, exciting, and impactful.
By incorporating ATOM-40 into their curriculum, universities are not only teaching concepts—they are building confidence and sparking curiosity in their students.
Training for Victory at EERI
Imagine a team of students preparing for the EERI competition:
- They’ve spent weeks designing a tall building model.
- They’re learning to predict how earthquakes affect tall structures.
- They’re running tests on the ATOM-40, fine-tuning their models, and gaining first-hand insight into failure modes, resonance, and structural stability.
By the time they step onto the competition floor, these students aren’t just guessing. They’re ready—prepared by real shake table experiments, equipped with confidence, and motivated to shine.
The ATOM-40 gives them the practical training edge that can transform preparation into performance, and performance into victory.
Accessories That Transform Learning
To further enrich education and competition training, the ATOM-40 comes with optional accessories that expand its capabilities:
- Plexiglass Modular Model Structure – visualize seismic response and collapse mechanisms.
- GeoBOX (SandBox) – explore soil liquefaction, lateral spreading, and landslides.
- Mini Digital Sensors + QL-VISIO software – monitor vibration and displacement in real time.
- Protective Transport Case – mobility and safety for labs, workshops, or competitions.
These add-ons make learning even more immersive, fun, and effective, giving students the tools to experiment, analyze, and innovate.
A Future Built on Knowledge and Resilience
At QuakeLogic, our mission is clear: to empower the next generation of engineers with the tools they need to create safer, more resilient communities. The ATOM-40 isn’t just about classroom experiments—it’s about preparing students to solve tomorrow’s seismic challenges, one shake at a time.
With the EERI Seismic Design Competition as their stage and the ATOM-40 as their training partner, students don’t just learn. They experience the thrill of discovery, the challenge of design, and the pride of resilience.
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📩 Ready to prepare your students for success at the EERI competition and beyond? Contact us at sales@quakelogic.net today.
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