Lab Tests
Static Tests
Static load tests were conducted on centilever basket-beams to evaluate the stiffness
of the wire basket alone. Test results showed that minor improvements to wire basket
construction can lead to promising performance.
Cantilever load testing of a triangular wall section.
A beam made from welded wire with triangular cross section (Load ~ 85 kg (187 lbs),
clear span=7.5 ft, max deflection ~ 4.5in).
Using a total station to measure deflections.
Using a total station to measure deflections.
Dynamic Tests
Shake table tests were conducted on several scaled models and one full scale 1ft wide
wall section at ATS facility in Marietta.
A full scale wall section was tested for consolidation on a 3ft by 3ft shake table
at ATS.
6.7 times scaled wall model tested on a 3ft by 3ft shake table under a ground motion
in all three directions