Camilla Rodrigues Tran

The vibrating table

A "table vibrant "that simulates earthquakes to study the impact of an earthquake on buildings and infrastructure. E 'this idea further developed by researchers at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia . The project was presented July 20 at a conference in Modena, was opened to public and private partners in pursuit, which should happen within a few years.

Table vibrant provide safety standards for building design seismic . 'The studies made by my staff - said Angelo Marcello Tarantino, curator of the project and professor of construction science - led to an improvement of the technical features compared to other existing units, allowing to design a machine that can calculate any dynamic effects on structures and civil infrastructure. "

The conference held this afternoon at the Aula Magna of the Faculty of Engineering , during which he was presented the project "Vibrating Table" maintained by the Degree Course in Civil Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. " The creation of a center for the calculation of the seismic effects on structures and civil infrastructure - says Piacentini - represents a significant growth opportunity for companies in the construction sector and the province of Modena, but also for other businesses in the Italian sector, that can make use of tools and skills highly qualifying applicable to their business. "


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