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VSimulators at Bath

University of Bath / UKCRIC VSimulators

University of Bath, Bath, England

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Testing capabilities

  • Vibration
  • Acoustic
  • Climatic and environmental exposure

Services

Building-sway motion and controlled indoor-environment simulation for structural engineering, building physics, defence, health and human-tolerance research; applied assessment of vibration and environmental performance in building designs.

Equipment

3 m x 4 m x 3 m high test room; bi-axial lateral motion with optional yaw; amplitude up to ±400 mm, frequency 0.05–6 Hz and acceleration 0.004–0.6 m/s²; control of 20–80% RH, 15–40°C air/radiant temperature, 50–2000 lux, 2000–6500 K light colour temperature and 0–100 Lp dB sound.

Standards

No accreditation or test standards stated on the cited facility page.

Contact

Operator-wide contact: Email: hello@ukcric.com

Approximate location

Bath · Town location

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