About Us
2/28/19
The University at Buffalo's (UB) Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory (SEESL) provides services to the faculty and staff of the Department of Civil, Structural, and, Environmental Engineering (CSEE), as well as seismic qualification and other testing services for industry clients. SEESL is equipped with a diverse array of test equipment and platforms, including earthquake simulation tables, a geotechnical laminar box, a strong floor and strong wall, and more.
Shake Tables
2/13/23
For earthquake simulations, one of the services we provide are shake tables. Currently, there are two, relocatable, 7.0m x 7.0m platforms with six-degrees of freedom. Each table is capable of 50 tons payload.
Our History
12/15/21
The Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory (SEESL) was launched in 1983 as a successor to the Structural Engineering Laboratory (SEL) at the University at Buffalo. Since then, the laboratory has grown and expanded in both size and research capabilities.
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Facilities

Shake table without extension.

Accreditations

SEESL is accredited by the International Accreditation Service under ISO/IEC 17025 for the following seismic qualification protocols:

  • Structural GR-63-CORE NEBS Requirements: physical protection
  • ICC ES AC156: Seismic certification by shake-table testing of nonstructural components (test methods referenced in section 6.0)
  • IEEE Std. 344: Seismic qualification of equipment for nuclear power generating stations
  • IEEE Std. 693: Recommended Practice for Seismic Design of Substations (testing practices only)

Research Projects

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