A Shake Table Study on Caster Configuration in the Seismic Response of Rolling Equipment
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Xu, Cong
Ma, Quincy
Beskhyroun, Sherif
Kurata, Masahiro
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Taylor and Francis Group
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This study investigates the seismic performance of equipment on casters through over 1,300 shake table tests, focusing on different caster locking conditions and their effects on trolley motion. Using motion capture, accelerometers, and video recordings, the study accurately monitored specimen movement and caster dynamics. Results showed locking two diagonal casters led to best rolling characteristics that minimizes accelerations and displacements on balance. Twin-wheel casters specially designed for medical applications outperformed conventional single-wheel casters. A linear relationship was established for estimating peak rolling response, offering a practical method for engineers to assess seismic performance of rolling equipment.Description
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0905 Civil Engineering, Strategic, Defence & Security Studies, 4005 Civil engineering, Shake table testing, non-structural elements (NSEs), medical equipment, rolling object on casters, building contents
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Journal of Earthquake Engineering, ISSN: 1363-2469 (Print); 1559-808X (Online), Taylor and Francis Group. doi: 10.1080/13632469.2025.2525923
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