Structures Laboratory Equipment Enhancement - Hydraulic Distribution System |
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Sequential Number | RE68 |
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Matching Research Agency | Department of Civil Engineering, UMR |
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Principal Investigator | Dr. R. A LaBoube
Distinguished Teaching Professor
University of Missouri-Rolla
209 Civil Engineering
Rolla, MO 65409 | | p | (573) 341 6663 | | f | (573) 341 6215 | | laboube@mst.edu |
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Student Involvement | Students will be utilizing test equipment that will be driven by the hydraulic distribution system. |
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Project Objective | The new structural engineering research laboratory capability will be significantly enhanced by the addition of a multi-task hydraulic distribution system. |
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Project Abstract | A hydraulic distribution system Model 505.30 Hydraulic Power Unit with accumulator, manifold and check values will be purchases for the new Civil Engineering research laboratory. |
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Task Description | N/A |
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Anticipated Benefits | The proposed hydraulic distribution system will greatly expand the experimental capabilities of the research laboratory. The current pump was purchased in 1985 and has single-task capability. Today for example, when a long term fatigue test is in progress, the other laboratory activity is at a standstill. The new system will enable multiple tests to be performed simultaneously. Thus, the productivity of the laboratory will be increased. |
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Modal Orientation | N/A |
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Milestones | Project Start Date:
| May 1, 2001 | | Project End Date: | August 1, 2001 |
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Relationship to other Research/Projects | N/A |
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Technology Transfer Activities | N/A |
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Transportation Research Board Keywords | Hydraulic distribution system |
