System Test

Construction of the system test for Seismic Testing

Phase 1: Horizontal Seismic Testing of the system unit in the Longitudinal Direction

Phase 2: Vertical Load Connection Testing of the system unit

Connection Test 1

First Unit with GUSC and LUSC connection

GUSC Test:

GUSC +3.75, -7.5 inches Displacement

GUSC - View of the connection region

LUSC Test:

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LUSC +6, -12 inches of Displacement

LUSC - Overall view

LUSC - View of the connection region

Connection Test 2

ESSP Connection:

ESSP - overall view

ESSP View of the Connection Region

ESSP view from the bottom of cap beam to
girder interface region

Connection Test 3