The Hong Kong Geotechnical Centrifuge

Abstract

In this paper, a new 400 g-ton state-of-the-art geotechnical centrifuge facility in Hong Kong is introduced and some of its unique and advanced capabilities such as in-flight bi-axial shaker, 4-axis robotic manipulator, and data acquisition and control system are described. This facility is dedicated to serve not only the University but also the entire geotechnical community in Hong Kong and around the world.