EuroProteas structure at Euroseistest

EuroProteas is a prototype structure built in Euroseistest, in the northeast of Thessaloniki, Greece. “EuroPro­teas”, is a symbolic name from the derivatives “Euro” and “Proteas” - for the first of its kind large-scale model structure in Europe. EuroProteas is dedicated to studying soil - foundation - structure interaction (SFSI) and wave propagation in the soil and the structure.

EuroProteas is ideal for experimental SFSI investigation due to its unique configuration:

Excellent knowledge of the physical, mechanical, and dynamic properties of the soil
- Stiff structural system founded on soft soil to promote SFSI
- Steel moment frame for flexibility and ease of construction
- Reconfigurable bracing system for stiffness and damping modification
- Two distinct reinforced concrete roof slabs for structural mass modification, as well as for shaker and wire rope mounting
- Resonant frequency varying between 2.9Hz and 11.8Hz, depending on configuration
- Three-dimensional instrumentation with more than 80 instruments (accelerometers, seismometers, MEM sensors), on the structure and in the soil, covering a volume of 21x21x12m
- Two boreholes (30m and 12m), in the center of the foundation and 0.5m from the foundation, for placement of recording instruments and geophysical testing
- Appropriate size for small-scale models in shaking tables and centrifuge apparatuses
- Reconfigurable for forced-vibration, free-vibration, and ambient noise measurements

More information about EuroProteas can be found here

and more information about Euroseistest can be found here