Advanced Vibration Testing with Dynamic Shakers & Tables
Explore industry-grade dynamic shakers and vibration tables for real-world structural simulation, reliability, and response testing.
Dynamic Shakers & Vibration Tables: Advanced Solutions for Structural Testing
Dynamic shakers and vibration tables are essential tools for simulating real-world forces acting on civil structures, including vibrations from traffic, seismic events, or operational loads. These systems enable engineers and researchers to evaluate the performance, durability, and safety of structural components under varying load frequencies and magnitudes. Used in both laboratory and field environments, these systems support advanced testing and compliance validation for infrastructure, buildings, bridges, and other critical structures.
Civil Structure Test Tech, based in Vancouver, BC, delivers scalable, high-performance dynamic testing systems across North America, helping B2B clients meet modern testing standards with confidence.
Supported by GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc., we provide advanced technologies, deep industry knowledge, and trusted integrations that accelerate workflows in engineering and infrastructure testing.
Core Components
In addition to offering products and systems developed by our team and trusted partners for Dynamic Shakers & Vibration Tables, we are proud to carry top-tier technologies from Global Advanced Operations Tek Inc. (GAO Tek Inc.) and Global Advanced Operations RFID Inc. (GAO RFID Inc.). These reliable, high-quality products and systems enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive technologies, integrations, and services you can trust. Where relevant, we have provided direct links to select products and systems from GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc.
Hardware Components
- Electrodynamic and Servo-Hydraulic Shakers –
Cellular IoT Devices enable remote diagnostics and vibration profile monitoring in insured infrastructure testing.
- Vibration Tables/Platforms
Industrial & Asset Monitoring Sensors track structural response behavior for risk modelling and predictive maintenance.
- Load Cells & Accelerometers
Zigbee Accessories provide reliable connectivity for real-time load and acceleration data used in damage forensics.
- Signal Amplifiers and Power Supplies
NB-IoT Accessories ensure energy-efficient system integration and control in long-duration financial audit testing.
- Mounting Fixtures & Positioners
BLE Gateways, Beacons & Accessories Accessories assist in accurate specimen placement verification during insured asset evaluations.
Software Solutions
- Vibration Control Software: User interfaces for configuring vibration profiles (sine, random, shock, resonance dwell).
- Real-Time Data Acquisition & Visualization Tools: Monitor structural response and evaluate results live.
- Automated Testing Scripts: Enable repeatable, standardized test sequences and cycle management.
Cloud Services
- Remote Monitoring Dashboards: Allow real-time observation and control from off-site locations.
- Data Logging and Reporting: Securely stores test logs and analysis results in cloud repositories.
Why Choose Us?
Precision Systems for Structural Performance Evaluation
Key Features
Broad testing capability with wide frequency ranges (0.1 Hz to several kHz), multi-axis motion (X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, yaw), and high payload capacity for large structural specimens.
Advanced precision through digital servo vibration control, automated resonance tracking, and modal testing support.
Robust safety with interlocks, overload protection, and integration-ready design for DAQs and monitoring sensors.
Integrations
Seamlessly integrates with structural health monitoring systems and laboratory management systems (LIMS).
Direct interfacing with SCADA platforms and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
Full connectivity with GAO Tek and GAO RFID data acquisition modules for enhanced performance.
Compatibility
Operates with reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and composite test materials.
Adaptable for bridges, floors, façade elements, and precast structural panels.
Interfaces with platforms like National Instruments®, MATLAB®, and other automation environments.
Benefits
Delivers enhanced safety by identifying failure modes and reducing redesign costs through early validation.
Provides precise, high-resolution dynamic response data with faster development cycles for compliance testing.
Offers scalable solutions for both component-level and full-scale structural testing projects.
Applications
Enables earthquake simulations, seismic qualification, and fatigue/durability testing.
Supports structural modal analysis, resonance evaluation, and construction quality assurance.
Widely used for academic research experiments and pre-deployment validation in engineering labs.
Industries
Civil engineering, construction, and transportation infrastructure sectors.
Structural research laboratories, aerospace structures testing, and government agencies.
Academic institutions supporting teaching, innovation, and advanced engineering research.
Relevant U.S. & Canadian Standards
ASTM E2126
ISO 7626-5
AASHTO T242
CSA-S6
ANSI/ASCE 7-22
Case Studies
U.S. Case Study 1 – Seismic Qualification of Bridge Components in California
A leading transportation authority used our electrodynamic shakers to simulate a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on bridge bearing elements. The testing validated the design under AASHTO and FEMA standards, enabling accelerated deployment of earthquake-resilient infrastructure.
U.S. Case Study 2 – Fatigue Testing of Steel Columns in New York
A structural testing firm partnered with Civil Structure Test Tech to evaluate long-term fatigue resistance of steel support columns for a new commercial high-rise. Using our programmable vibration platforms, the firm executed over 1 million cycles under dynamic load with real-time failure prediction alerts.
Canadian Case Study – Multi-Axis Testing of Precast Panels in Ontario
A government-backed research lab in Ontario performed vibration simulations on precast concrete façade panels to determine their suitability for high-wind zones. Our vibration tables helped engineers model real-world dynamic conditions and refine the panel anchorage design for CSA-S6 compliance.
Contact Us
Ready to enhance your dynamic testing capabilities? Contact Civil Structure Test Tech for more information, product support, or to speak with one of our structural testing specialists. Our team is here to help you find the right solution for your project—reach out today.