Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
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Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
The DTS (Damper Test System) is a machine designed to mechanically characterise seismic dissipation devices, which reduce the stresses transmitted to structures during earthquakes. The DTS enables static, cyclic and dynamic tests to be performed on a variety of devices, including viscous, hysteretic, friction and magnetorheological dissipators, under realistic load conditions.
Thanks to its ability to apply significant forces and displacements with precise control, the DTS enables the detailed evaluation of heat sinks’ effectiveness and resistance in realistic seismic scenarios. It is an essential tool for verifying the cyclic behaviour, energy dissipation capacity and long-term reliability of devices during the qualification phase and for research and development purposes. Results obtained from DTS testing support improvements to seismic protection technologies and the adoption of safer, more efficient solutions for buildings and infrastructure.
DTS enables the official validation of the effectiveness of heat sinks before they are placed on the market or installed in strategic works. These tests ensure product conformity and fuel scientific and technological progress in the field of seismic protection, helping to raise structural safety standards.
