Category Archives: Work
Hanging a 55 Kip (55,000lb) Hydraulic Actuator
This is a test setup that we helped put together in the new MMSEC building at KU. It will fatigue the test specimen when loaded. We hung the cylinder and I section with chain hoists with straps going across
Hanging a 55 Kip (55,000lb) Hydraulic Actuator
This is a test setup that we helped put together in the new MMSEC building at KU. It will fatigue the test specimen when loaded. We hung the cylinder and I section with chain hoists with straps going across
Lockable Compartments for Equipment Storage
These compartments were made using existing cabinets. Each part was sectioned off to itself using Masonite and strips of 1” by 1” wood. I just put hasps on all of the sections after that and added padlocks to it so
Lockable Compartments for Equipment Storage
These compartments were made using existing cabinets. Each part was sectioned off to itself using Masonite and strips of 1” by 1” wood. I just put hasps on all of the sections after that and added padlocks to it so
Concrete Mold
Here is a concrete mold that I designed and put together. The dimensions had to be rigid, and very precise to meet standards. We were short on time and these molds had to be made quickly. I cut out all
Concrete Mold
Here is a concrete mold that I designed and put together. The dimensions had to be rigid, and very precise to meet standards. We were short on time and these molds had to be made quickly. I cut out all
Self Reacting Large Scale Loading Frame, 100 kip (100,000 lbs) capacity.
Here is a full scale railroad testing frame that I helped put together. The hole pattern was decided and each column had to be drilled out with a magnetic drill. This took a lot of time to do. A plate
Self Reacting Large Scale Loading Frame, 100 kip (100,000 lbs) capacity.
Here is a full scale railroad testing frame that I helped put together. The hole pattern was decided and each column had to be drilled out with a magnetic drill. This took a lot of time to do. A plate
Tell-Tale for Measuring Vertical Displacement of Soil Deformation.
Here are some tell-tales that I welded for a project. I have a more efficient design using threaded rods, nuts washers, and a much smaller outside diameter tubing used in other projects. I made several for this project. Tell-tales are
Tell-Tale for Measuring Vertical Displacement of Soil Deformation.
Here are some tell-tales that I welded for a project. I have a more efficient design using threaded rods, nuts washers, and a much smaller outside diameter tubing used in other projects. I made several for this project. Tell-tales are
Pneumatic Cyclic Loading Upgrade for Test Frame
We needed to run cyclic loading for a project. It uses an electo-pneumatic transducer with an input of 0-10 volts with a pnuematic cylinder with a spring return, along with a wave form generator to make it cycle. We did
Pneumatic Cyclic Loading Upgrade for Test Frame
We needed to run cyclic loading for a project. It uses an electo-pneumatic transducer with an input of 0-10 volts with a pnuematic cylinder with a spring return, along with a wave form generator to make it cycle. We did
40” by 40” Custom Pneumatic Test Press
Here is a custom test press I made from scratch using 5 inch box steel with 1/4 inch walls on it. First I cut up all of the steel using a band saw. I made the initial base by making
40” by 40” Custom Pneumatic Test Press
Here is a custom test press I made from scratch using 5 inch box steel with 1/4 inch walls on it. First I cut up all of the steel using a band saw. I made the initial base by making
Loading Cylinder for Cyclic Loading
We needed a cylinder going horizontal for cyclic loading for one of the test projects for testing asphalt pavement. They determined a diameter that they wanted to use. We had some structural tubing laying around the lab that fit the
Loading Cylinder for Cyclic Loading
We needed a cylinder going horizontal for cyclic loading for one of the test projects for testing asphalt pavement. They determined a diameter that they wanted to use. We had some structural tubing laying around the lab that fit the
Slide Hammers
Over they years I have made several slide hammers to compact soil. I usually use a piece of 2 inch round stock and drill a center hole in it with either a lathe or mill oversize to whatever rod I
Slide Hammers
Over they years I have made several slide hammers to compact soil. I usually use a piece of 2 inch round stock and drill a center hole in it with either a lathe or mill oversize to whatever rod I
Large Soils Shear Box Modification
We decided to add 2 inches to the bottom part of the large soils shear box and 2 or 3 inches to the top box. We ordered the steel and I had to drill and tap holes to attach the
Large Soils Shear Box Modification
We decided to add 2 inches to the bottom part of the large soils shear box and 2 or 3 inches to the top box. We ordered the steel and I had to drill and tap holes to attach the
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