Large scale testing

The dimensions of the grating floor and the frame, along with the presence of different types of actuators and the possibility of applying up to 10 actuators simultaneously, allow for both static and dynamic tests to determine the mechanical characterization and fatigue life of large structural components and welded joints. The head of the laboratory is Vincenzo Crupi, Full Professor of Naval constructions and implants (IIND-01/B) and responsible of the NETTUNO (Green and lightweight design of ship and offshore structures for sustainable mobility and blue growth) research group of the University of Messina. The expertise areas include Naval constructions and implants (IIND-01/B) and Mechanical Design and Machine Construction (IIND-03/A).