All the efforts in this part of the research are focused on “developing a simulation system for the 3-D
shake table”. This system will enhance the safety and high accuracy of the shake table tests by
E-Defense. The simulation system will mainly be used for the test plan and in pre-analysis it can
simulate the table wave with high accuracy. The system is composed of the table model, mechanical
system which consists of servo-valves, actuators and 3-D link joints, application-control system,
basic-control system and the specimen model which is set on the table. The system will also simulate
the effects of the interaction response caused by the mounted model. This system will also provide the
possibility of linking to other controlling systems which are being developed in SFC (Special
Coordination Funds for Promoting Science and Technology, MEXT) and also to original algorithm of
other users of the table. Fig. 6 shows schematic view of the simulation system.