Visual and Versatile Hybrid Seismic Testing System Incorporated With Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis

Hybrid simulation/testing systems have been developed incorporating a non-linear finite element method with a pseudo-dynamic test. In order to ensure stability and efficiency for time integration, the incremental formulation of the α-OS method has been implemented on this system. Visualization system has also been integrated to recognize both numerical simulation for whole systems and laboratory testing for local parts. Numerical hybrid examinations of the soil structure interaction problem have been conducted on this system. By these results, validity and effectiveness of this system has been demonstrated.