Delivering Full-Cycle Innovation—From Design to Commissioning
Another Successful Structural Lab Project Completed!
QuakeLogic is proud to announce the successful completion of a custom, high-capacity steel load frame system at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). This turnkey solution now serves both the Civil and Mechanical Engineering departments, enhancing their capacity for advanced structural testing and real-world engineering research.
🛠️ The Challenge: A Multi-Disciplinary, High-Capacity Load Frame
UTRGV needed a robust, flexible, and future-ready structural testing system—one capable of handling a wide range of experimental configurations. The solution needed to accommodate not just vertical loading, but be adaptable for multi-axial testing, servo-electric actuation, and real-time control integration.
đź’ˇ The QuakeLogic Solution: End-to-End Excellence
From the first design sketch to the final bolt torqued, QuakeLogic delivered a complete, integrated solution—customized to UTRGV’s needs and scalable for future research. Here’s what we delivered:
âś… Precision-Engineered Load Frame
A large-scale steel structure, custom-built for durability and versatility, providing a strong and stable platform for a wide range of structural tests.
âś… High-Performance Servo-Electric Actuators
Powered by our trusted partner TDG, the actuators deliver exceptional precision, force control, and smooth operation, supporting advanced cyclic and static load testing.
âś… Advanced TDG Microcontroller System
The control system features expandable capacity for up to two additional actuators—allowing for multi-axial and synchronized load applications.
âś… Full Lab Integration
We ensured seamless compatibility with UTRGV’s existing infrastructure, sensors, and safety protocols.
âś… Onsite Installation & Calibration
Our engineering team handled transportation, rigging, installation, alignment, and calibration, leaving no detail unchecked.
âś… Future-Proof Design
Designed with open bay access and structural headroom, the system is ready to accommodate multi-directional tests, larger specimens, and instrumentation expansion.
đź‘Ź Special Thanks to Our UTRGV Partners
We extend our deepest appreciation to:
- Dr. Ho, Dr. Park, and Dr. Sunny for their visionary leadership
- Lisa Gonzales for expertly coordinating the project from start to finish
- IT staff for ensuring infrastructure compatibility
- And of course, the dedicated lab students whose energy and collaboration were instrumental every step of the way
Thank you for your trust in QuakeLogic—we were honored to work with such a passionate and driven team.
🔧 Why Choose QuakeLogic for Your Lab?
This project is a shining example of QuakeLogic’s full-cycle engineering capabilities:
- Structural steel design and fabrication
- High-force actuators and load application systems
- Microcontroller integration and data acquisition
- Onsite commissioning and training
- Long-term support and lab upgrades
Whether you’re a university, research center, or testing facility, we specialize in enabling experimental excellence.
Ready to Elevate Your Structural Testing Capabilities?
Let’s build your next lab innovation—contact QuakeLogic today to discuss your project needs. We’re ready to deliver the tools that empower research, discovery, and engineering impact.
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Seeing is Believing
Check out the photos from the UTRGV installation and imagine what we can build for your lab.