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.
Department of Industrial Products
Qualification tests on structural bearings and anti-seismic devices
Since 2007, the EUCENTRE Foundation has been carrying out tests on structural bearings and anti-seismic devices (isolators and dampers).
EUCENTRE laboratories have several test facilities including:
- A Bearing Testing System (BTS) dedicated to the experimental characterization of structural bearings (elastomeric, POT and spherical bearings) and seismic isolation devices (elastomeric isolators and curved surface sliders);
- A Damper Testing System (DTS) dedicated to the experimental characterization of shock transmission units, displacement dependent devices and velocity dependent devices (fluid viscous dampers and fluid spring dampers).
The EUCENTRE Foundation built a strong experience testing more than 3000 isolators, 1500 structural bearings and 200 dampers.
Test protocols are performed according to the main international standards (EN1337 – Structural Bearings, EN15129 – Antiseismic Devices e AASHTO) or to customized experimental research and development campaigns developed according to Customer’s needs.
Bearing Testing System – (BTS)
Platen dimensions: 1.6 m x 4.4 m
Maximum displacement: Long. ± 495 mm, Transv. ± 265 mm, Vert. ± 75 mm
Maximum velocity: Long. 2200 mm/s, Transv. 600 mm/s, Vert. 250 mm/s
Maximum acceleration: ± 1.8 g
Maximum flow rate: 11000 + 16000 l/min
Maximum static force: Long. 1900 kN, Transv. 1000 kN, Vert. 40000 ± 10000 kN
Maximum dynamic force: Long. 1700 kN, Transv. 750 kN, Vert. 40000 ± 10000 kN
Inertia mass: ~ 22.1 t
Maximum overturning moment: 20000 kNm
Operative frequency range: 0-20 Hz
Damper Testing System – (DTS)
Maximum length of the specimen: 8000 mm
Maximum diameter of the specimen: 1200 mm
Maximum displacement: ± 250 mm
Maximum velocity: 1100 mm/s
Maximum flow rate: 3000 l/min
Maximum dynamic force: 4400 kN
The laboratory accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025 standard allows operating with the highest quality standards adopting internationally recognized procedures.
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