Geotechnical Centrifuge
TU Delft, Delft / The Netherlands
Scope
The geotechnical centrifuge at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is used as a physical modelling facility to investigate various geotechnical problems, such as slope stability, levees and embankments, soil-structure interaction under static and dynamic loading, tunnelling, excavations, as well shallow and deep (offshore) foundations.
Specifications
The geotechnical centrifuge at TU Delft is beam type centrifuge with two identical baskets connected with the rotating arms. The main specifications are summarized below:
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Radius | 1.22 m |
| Basket size | 400 x 500 x 500 mm |
| Maximum payload | 30g at 300g |
| Max rotation velocity | 450 RPM |
| Max. data logging frequency | 200 kHz |
| Number of data logging channels | 46 |
| Data transfer system | Wireless router and fiber-optic slip rings |
| Facility Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Geotechnical Centrifuge |
| Short Name | Centrifuge |
| Owner | TU Delft |
| Location | Delft / The Netherlands |
| Website | Click Here To Visit Website |
| Contact | M.A.Cabrera@tudelft.nl |
| Head of facility | Miguel Angel Cabrera |
| Construction year | 1990 |
Image Gallery
Data logging and control system of the centrifuge at TU Delft
High-speed high-resolution camera of the centrifuge at TU Delft
Pile driving hammer (Quinten 2020 and Van Zeben 2018)
Retaining wall simulator of the geotechnical centrifuge at TU Delft
Suction caisson installer of the TU Delft Geotechnical Centrifuge
Two-dimensional loading system of the centrifuge at TU Delft