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Specification of Test Facilities
Test Facility

Major Specification
Test space: 30 25 16[m]
Gas supply capacity: 1kg/s
Water supply capacity: 20 ( /min)/ m
Pool burner capacity: 14MW
Monitoring system: 5S/s, 184ch

Anti-Fire System Test

Fire
Test
Facility

Subsea
Test
Facility

Fire Collapse Test

Vertical Type Fire Wall Test

Max. temperature: 1,430

Max. test specimen size: 4.5 0.25 4.5[m]
Max. load: 2MN
Measuring fire loading under varying axial loading

Horizontal Type Fire Wall Test

Max. temperature: 1,430

Max. test specimen size: 4.5 6.5 0.25[m]
Max. load: 3MN
Measuring fire loading under varying axial loading

Subsea Flow Loop Test

Subsea Vibrator Test

Blast,
Dropped
Object &
Structural
Failure Test
Facility

Outdoor
Explosion &
Fire Test
Yard

Dropped Object Test

Full / Large Scale Structural Failure Test

Full / Large Scale Blast Wall Test

Impact
Test
Facility

Test space: 30 10 5[m]

Max. load: 30MN

Large scale structural failure test

ASTM A 131
ASTM A 370
ASTM E 8M
ASTM E 21

Static Data Logger

Instrumentation

High-Speed Camera

Material & structure test

Test specimen size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.0[m]

Impact speed: Max. 25m/s
Impact force: Max. 1,000kN

Dynamic structural test

ASTM A 131
ASTM A 370
ASTM E 8M
ASTM E 21

Extreme environment test

Chamber: -170 ~ 100

Structural impact fracture test

Max. speed: 60m/s

Test specimen size: 318.5mm (max. external diameter)

Max. length: 250mm
Max. flow rate: 33 m /h
Max. pressure: 7.8bar
3

Hole drilling type

Max. frame: 219,200fps
4,820fps (at 1,280 x 800)

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Loading capacity: 1,000kN

Furnace: 20 ~ 900

ASTM F 2247
EN 13123-1, 2
EN 13124-1, 2
EN 13541
ISO 16933:2007

Plate type of the blast wall

structural performance test

Quasi-static structural test

Loading capacity: 100kN / 500kN Max. speed: 1m/s

Sampling rate: 1MS/s/ch, 8 ch. 2

Residual Stress Measuring Test

Max. pressure: 4bar

TDS 303 (built-in switching box: 20 ch.)

Dynamic Data Logger

Gas diffusion, explosion & fire

scenario test of the
offshore & onshore modules

Test specimen size: 2 4, 4 4, 4 6, Max. 4 8[m]

Test module size: 12 6 4[m]
Spec. of the instrumentation system: 1Ms, 32 ch.
Feature of the control system: time history of the explosion load
Max. pressure: 2bar (operation), 5bar (structure)

Impact Loading Test Machine (Gun Type) Max. pressure: 7bar

Pipeline Fire Resistance Test Machine

ASTM SA 723
ASTM A 262, A 275, A 370
ASTM A 388, A 788
ASTM E 8, E 21, E 850
ASTM G 48

ASTM E 208
ASTM E 436
ASTM E 604

Loading capacity: 2,000kN / 5,000kN

Extreme Environment Test

ASTM E 119
ISO 834-1/KS F 2257-1
ISO 834-5/KS F 2257-5
ISO 834-6/KS F 2257-6
ISO 834-9/KS F 2257-9
UL 1709

Weight-drop type impact test

Quasi-Static Hyd.-Loading Actuator

High-Speed Impact Test

ASTM E 119
ISO 834-1/KS F 2257-1
ISO 834-4/KS F 2257-4
ISO 834-8/KS F 2257-8
UL 10B, 10C
UL 1709

Deepwater subsea system failure

Test specimen size: 1 x 1[m]

Universal Testing Machine

Fire proof test under

load-bearing structures

Max. flow rate: 345 LPM

Max. flow velocity: 1~2.8m/s
Max. pressure: 200bar
Vibrator force: 1,500kg/f
Motor: 0.75kw 6P
Amplitude: 6mm
Height of main frame: 8.8m, 17.7m
Cold temperature chamber: -170 ~ 300
Elevated temperature chamber: up to 650
Dropped object holder capacity: 50kN, 100kN

PPLR (Pulse Pressure Loading Rig)

Dynamic Hyd.-Loading Actuator

Test Standard
ASTM E 1529
DNV-OS-D301
IMO MSC/Circ. 913
IMO Res. MSC. 265(84)
IMO MSC/Circ. 1165
ISO 13702, 22899-1
NFPA 13~16, 20, 25, 750
NORSOK S-001
OTI 95 634
ASTM E 119
ISO 834-1/KS F 2257-1
ISO 834-7/KS F 2257-7
UL 1709

Chamber size: 1.8 x 4[m]

Max. pressure: 825bar
Temp. range: 5 ~ 50

Open area test site size: 250 180[m]

Test bed size: 43 38[m]
Topside module size: 20 15 10[m]
Capacity gas supplying facility: 30kg/s
Capacity of the water supplying facility: 20 ( /min)/m
Spec. of the Instrumentation system: 1Ms, 32 ch.

Full / Large Scale

Explosion & Fire Test

Indoor jet or pool fire test

Max. temperature: 1,430

Max. test specimen size: 4.5 x 5[m]
Max. load: 10MN
Measuring fire loading under varying axial loading

Subsea Hyperbaric Pressure Test

Usage

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Fire resistance test for pipeline

Quasi-static test
Dynamic test
Stress measuring test
High-speed & impact test

ISO 15540 / ISO 15541

KS V 0820 / KS V 0821

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Vision & Objective

www.kosori.org

To play as the global hub organization and leader in the structural integrity and systems performance
of ships and offshore installations against extreme and accidental events in association with fundamental
research, higher education, and industrial applications.

Selection of Historical Milestone

2015
2014

2009
2008

Human Resource
Committee

Explosion and Fire Research Center

Subsea Research Center
Arctic Engineering Research Center

President
Advisory Committee
Steering Committee

Ocean Engineering Research Center

Green Ship Research Center
Ocean Renewable Energy Research Center
Marine and IT Convergence Research Center
Research Planning Division
Cooperation Affairs Office
Administration Office

Staff
Faculty Member
Chair Professor
Adjunct Professor
Research Professor
Research Engineer
Postdoctoral Scholar
PhD
Postgraduate
Student
MSc
Administrative
Total

Functional
Requirements

HSE&E
Requirements

Safe Performance and

Integrity in Extreme
and Accidental
Conditions

Linear / Simple
Mechanism

Nonlinear / Complex
Mechanism

Prescriptive Approach

Probabilistic and Risk-Based

Approach

Software Infrastructure (Computer Programs)

Organization & Staff

Impact Research Center

Paradigm Shift & Research Subjects

Operability in
Normal Conditions

Operation of test facilities at Hadong Campus started

Total integrated subsea test bed construction started (until 2017)
Subsea high pressure test facilities completed
Large scale structural failure / dropped object test facilities completed
Four types of fire test facilities completed
Two types of explosion test facilities completed
Collaborating agreement for the systems performance certification with DNV GL signed
Operation of test facilities at Yangsan Campus started
The Lloyd's Register Foundation Research Centre of Excellence at PNU established
The Korea Ship and Offshore Research Institute (KOSORI) at PNU established

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ANSYS, LS-DYNA, MAESTRO, ALPS/ULSAP, ALPS/HULL, ALPS/GENERAL, ALPS/SCOL, USFOS,

FLACS, KFX, KFX2DYNA, FLACS2DYNA, PHAST, FDS, ANSYS-CFX, ANSYS-Fluent, STAR-CCM+,
ANSYS-AQWA, FLEXCOM, OLGA, OrcaFlex

Hardware Infrastructure (Test Facilities)

Vertical Type Fire Test

Horizontal Type Fire Test

Indoor Fire System Test

Fire Bucking Collapse Test

Large Scale Structural Failure Test

Dropped Object Test

Blast Wall / Door / Window Test

Outdoor Fire / Explosion Test

High Speed Impact Test

Pulse Pressure Loading Rig

Subsea Hyperbaric Pressure Test

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Indoor Fire Test Facility

Test Examples

Jet fire test

Pool fire test

Commodity classification test

Water deluge test

Sample Test Standards

ISO-22899-1

Determination of the resistance to jet fires of passive fire protection materials

- Part 1: General requirements

ISO-22899-2

Determination of the resistance to jet fires of passive fire protection materials

- Part 2: Validation, interpretation and classification methods

UL 199

Automatic sprinkles for fire-protection service

UL 2335

Fire tests of storage pallets

NFPA 10

Standard for partable fire extinguishers

OTI 95 634

Jet-fire resistance test of passive fire protection materials

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Prof. Jeom Kee Paik, President
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E-mail. [email protected]

Assistant Prof. Yeon Chul Ha, COO

Tel. +82-51-510-3281
E-mail. [email protected]

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Indoor Fire Test Facility

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Indoor Fire Test Facility

Objectives

Overview

Jet or pool fire testing to identify fire load characteristics, e.g., temperature and heat flux with or without fire
suppression
Fire performance and reliability testing of active fire protection systems, e.g., fire detection and alarm, fire
suppression and firefighting systems, as well as passive fire protection (PFP) system
Fire performance and reliability testing of water deluge, spray, and mist systems

Features of Test Facility

Designated jet or pool fire scenarios can be tested.
Water spay and deluge system is facilitated.
Heat protection wall and roof panels are facilitated.
Smoke and water vapor during fire testing are managed safely.
Remote control and automatic test data measurements are made.
Water Spray
Ventilation

16m

Key Components

25m

30m

Water Discharging Pipes

Heat Protection Wall & Roof Panels

Jet fire simulator

Pool fire simulator

Water discharging pipes

Ventilation system

Water storage tank

Gas storage

Water spray nozzle

Protective chamber

Specification
Test space: 30 x 25 x 16 (m)
Gas supply: ~1kg/s (LPG or LNG)
Water supply: ~20 (/min)/m
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Data acquisition: 5 S/s, 184 ch.

Gas storage capacity: 4.9ton
Water storage capacity: 600ton
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Test Examples

Sample Test Standards

ASTM SA 723

Standard specification for alloy steel forgings for high-strength pressure component application

ASTM A 262, A 275, A 370

Standard practice for detecting susceptibility to intergranular attack in austenitic stainless steels
Standard practice for magnetic particle examination of steel forgings
Standard test methods and definitions for mechanical testing of steel products

ASTM A 388, A 788

Standard practice for ultrasonic examination of steel forgings

Standard specification for steel forgings - General requirements

ASTM E 8, E 21, E 850

Standard test methods for tension testing of metallic materials

Standard test methods for elevated temperature tension tests of metallic materials
Standard guide for characterization of inorganic process wastes for use as structural fill

ASTM G 48

Standard test methods for pitting and crevice corrosion resistance of stainless steels and
related alloys by use of ferric chloride solution

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Prof. Jeom Kee Paik, President
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E-mail. [email protected]

Assistant Prof. Yeon Chul Ha, COO

Tel. +82-51-510-3281
E-mail. [email protected]

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Subsea Hyperbaric Pressure Test Facility

Subsea Hyperbaric Pressure Test Facility

Objectives

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Overview

Safe performance and reliability testing of subsea equipment and components under subsea environments
Vortex-induced vibration testing of subsea equipment under external pressure

Features of Test Facility

Ultra high external pressure can be applied.
Vibrating system to test equipment is facilitated.
Internal flow system in test equipment is facilitated.
Remote control and automatic test data measurements are made by real time displayer associated with
video cameras and LED lighting devices.

Frame
(Wire Wound Type)

Distribution
Board

Monitoring
System

Top Cover, Space Block

with Handling Equipment

Main Controller
1.8m

Hydraulic Power Unit

4m

Cylindrical Vessel
(Wire Wound Type)

Key Components

Water Tank
Frame Moving Device

Base Frame

Bottom Cover with

Handling Equipment
Guide
Handling

Vibration basket

Flow loop top cover

Main controller

Vibration controller

Monitoring system

Flow loop controller

Camera & LED light

Specification
Internal diameter of chamber: 1.8m
Overall internal length of chamber: 4m
Maximum hyperbaric pressure: 825bar

Data acquisition: 25.6 kS/s, 64 ch.

Vibration amplitude: 6mm up to 15kN
Maximum internal flow rate: 345 /min up to 200bar

Temperature range: 5~50 deg. C

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Vertical Type Fire Test Furnace

Test Examples

Door test in fire

Penetration seal test in fire

Damper test in fire

Shutter test in fire

Sample Test Standards

ASTM E 119
ISO 834-1
ISO 834-4
ISO 834-8

Standard test methods for fire tests of building construction and materials
Fire-resistance tests - Elements of building construction
- Part 1: General requirements
Fire-resistance tests - Elements of building construction

- Part 4: Specific requirements for loadbearing vertical separating elements

Fire-resistance tests - Elements of building construction

- Part 8: Specific requirements for non-loadbearing vertical separating elements

UL 10B

Fire tests of door assemblies

UL 10C

Positive pressure fire tests of door assemblies

UL 1709

Rapid rise fire tests of protection materials for structural steel

For further information, please visit the website at www.kosori.org, or contact:

Prof. Jeom Kee Paik, President
Tel. +82-51-510-2429
E-mail. [email protected]

Assistant Prof. Yeon Chul Ha, COO

Tel. +82-51-510-3281
E-mail. [email protected]

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Vertical Type Fire Test Furnace

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Vertical Type Fire Test Furnace

Overview

Objectives
Fire performance and reliability testing of vertical type structural systems or components
(e.g., walls, doors, windows, penetration seals) in fires with or without mechanical loads in the vertical direction
Fire performance and reliability testing of passive fire protection system for vertically positioned systems

Features of Test Facility

Rectangular type vertical furnace is used to apply the elevated temperature due to fires.
Temperature control is made in accordance with the designated temperature versus time history as per
international standards or other fire scenarios.
Hydraulic actuator is installed to apply the mechanical loads up to 2MN and/or 150mm stroke in the
vertical direction.
Watch holes are allocated to close-eye monitor during testing.
Remote control and automatic test data measurements are made.

Hydraulic Clamp

Exhaust Duct

Hood
Gas Burner
Ventilation Port

Observation Window

Key Components

Control Panel

Gas burner

Combustion system

Hydraulic actuator

Gas storage

Exhaust gas treatment system

Hydraulic power unit

Hydraulic clamp

Load cell

Specification
Maximum specimen size: W4.5 x H4.5 (m)

Exhaust gas treatment system: 1,200m /min

Maximum temperature: 1,430 deg. C

Maximum loading capacity: 2MN and 150mm stroke

Gas burner: Max. 463kW

Data acquisition sampling rate: 10 S/s

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Fire Buckling Collapse Test Facility

Test Examples

Steel column test with PFP in fire

Cabinet test in fire

Concrete column test in fire

Column test in fire

Sample Test Standards

ASTM E 119

Standard test methods for fire tests of building construction and materials

ISO 834-1

Fire-resistance tests - Elements of building construction

- Part 1: General requirements

ISO 834-7

- Part 7: Specific requirements for columns

UL 1709

Fire-resistance tests - Elements of building construction

Rapid rise fire tests of protection materials for structural steel

For further information, please visit the website at www.kosori.org, or contact:

Prof. Jeom Kee Paik, President
Tel. +82-51-510-2429
E-mail. [email protected]

Assistant Prof. Yeon Chul Ha, COO

Tel. +82-51-510-3281
E-mail. [email protected]

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Fire Buckling Collapse Test Facility

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Fire Buckling Collapse Test Facility

Overview

Objectives
Buckling collapse performance and reliability testing of structural systems or components
(e.g., columns, pillars, plate panels) in fires under axial compressive loads
Fire performance and reliability testing of passive fire protection system with or without axial compressive
loads

Features of Test Facility

Cylindrical type furnace is used to apply the elevated temperature due to fires.
Temperature control is made in accordance with the designated temperature versus time history as per
international standards or other fire scenarios.
Hydraulic actuator is installed to apply the mechanical loads up to 10MN and/or 200mm stroke in the
vertical direction.
Watch holes are allocated to close-eye monitor during testing.
Remote control and automatic test data measurements are made.

Burner

Loading Frame

Observation Port

Door

Key Components

Specimen Moving System

Gas burner

Combustion system

Hydraulic actuator

Gas storage

Exhaust gas treatment system

Specification
Internal diameter of furnace: 4.5m

Overall internal length of furnace: 5m

Maximum test model size: 2 x L5 (m)

Exhaust gas treatment system: 1200m /min

Maximum temperature: 1,430 deg. C

Maximum loading capacity: 10MN and 200mm stroke

Gas burner: Max. 463kW

Data acquisition sampling rate: 10 S/s

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Horizontal Type Fire Test Furnace

Test Examples

Floor collapse test in fire

Cable tray test in fire

Damper test in fire

Beam test in fire

Sample Test Standards

ASTM E 119

Standard test methods for fire tests of building construction and materials

ISO 834-1

Fire-resistance tests - Elements of building construction

- Part 1: General requirements

ISO 834-5

- Part 5: Specific requirements for loadbearing horizontal separating elements

ISO 834-6

- Part 6: Specific requirements for beams

ISO 834-9

- Part 9: Specific requirements for non-loadbearing ceiling elements

UL 1709

Fire-resistance tests - Elements of building construction

Fire-resistance tests - Elements of building construction
Fire-resistance tests - Elements of building construction

Rapid rise fire tests of protection materials for structural steel

For further information, please visit the website at www.kosori.org, or contact:

Prof. Jeom Kee Paik, President
Tel. +82-51-510-2429
E-mail. [email protected]

Assistant Prof. Yeon Chul Ha, COO

Tel. +82-51-510-3281
E-mail. [email protected]

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Horizontal Type Fire Test Furnace

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Horizontal Type Fire Test Furnace

Overview

Objectives
Fire performance and reliability testing of horizontal type structural systems or components
(e.g., floors, ceilings, supporting beams or their assemblies) in fires with or without mechanical loads in the
lateral direction
Fire performance and reliability testing of passive fire protection system for horizontally positioned systems

Features of Test Facility

Rectangular type horizontal furnace is used to apply the elevated temperature due to fires.
Temperature control is made in accordance with the designated temperature versus time history as per
international standards or other fire scenarios.
Hydraulic actuator is installed to apply the mechanical loads up to 3MN and/or 450 mm stroke associated
with concentrated or distributed loads in the lateral direction.
Watch holes are allocated to close-eye monitor during testing.
Remote control and automatic test data measurements are made.

Hydraulic Actuator
Burner

Loading Frame

Ventilation Port

Key Components
Air Supply Pipe

Control Panel

Gas burner

Conbustion system

Hydraulic actuator

Gas storage

Exhaust gas treatment system

Hydraulic power unit

Hydraulic
Clamp
Manometer

Load cell

Specification
Maximum specimen size: W4.5 x L6.5 (m)

Exhaust gas treatment system: 1,200m /min

Maximum temperature: 1,430 deg. C

Maximum loading capacity: 3MN and 450mm stroke

Gas burner: Max. 463kW

Data acquisition sampling rate: 10 S/s

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Test Examples

Sample Test Standards

ISO-22899-1

Determination of the resistance to jet fires of passive fire protection materials

- Part 1: General requirements

ISO-22899-2

Determination the resistance to jet fires of passive fire protection materials

- Part 2: Validation, interpretation and classification methods

UL 199

Automatic sprinkles for fire-protection service

UL 2335

Fire tests of storage pallets

NFPA 10

Standard for partable fire extinguishers

OTI 95 634

Jet-fire resistance test of passive fire protection materials

For further information, please visit the website at www.kosori.org, or contact:

Prof. Jeom Kee Paik, President
Tel. +82-51-510-2429
E-mail. [email protected]

Assistant Prof. Yeon Chul Ha, COO

Tel. +82-51-510-3281
E-mail. [email protected]

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Outdoor Fire & Explosion Test Facility

Outdoor Fire & Explosion Test Facility

Objectives

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Overview

Fire load and heat flux testing of structural systems and plants in fires
Gas leak and dispersion testing of structural systems and plants in explosions
Blast load testing of structural systems and plants in explosions
Fire wall testing in jet fires

Features of Test Facility

1/2-scaled model of the topside separation module in a VLCC class LNG-FPSO is used.
Various scenarios associated with gas leak in location and direction as well as speed can be tested.
Various scenarios associated with ignition in location can be tested.
Various scenarios associated with gas type and its concentration ratio can be tested.
Various scenarios associated with congestion of structural systems and plants can be tested.
Effect of water spray and deluge system can be tested.
Remote control and automatic test data measurements are made.
Main Column
Date Acquisition

Ignition Plug

Vessel

Key Components
Water Tank
Anchoring

Test Bed

Blower

Gas Concentration
Controller

Gas Supplier

Gas storage

Gas controller

Monitoring system

Blower

Gas concentration controller

Ignition plug

Data acquisition

Control room

Specification
Test yard: L250 x W180 (m)

Maximum water supply: 20 (/min)/m 2

Test model size: L20 x W15 x H10 (m)

Blower: 50m3/min, 1HP

Maximum gas supply: ~ 2kg/s

Ignition plug: 20,000V

Test bed size: L27 x W22 (m)

Gas concentration ratio sensing: VOC gas, 5ppb~300ppm

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Blast Wall / Door / Window Test Facility

Test Examples

Blast wall test

Explosion relief pannel test

Blast window test

Blast door test

Sample Test Standards

ASTM F 2247

Standard test method for metal doors used in blast resistant applications
(Equivalent static load method)

ISO 16933

Glass in building - Explosion-resistant security glazing test and classification for

arena air - blast loading

EN 13541

Glass in building - Security glazing testing and classification of resistance against

explosion pressure

EN 13124-1

Windows, doors and shutters - Explosion resistance test method

- Part 1: Shock tube

EN 13124-2

Windows, doors and shutters - Explosion resistance test method

- Part 2: Range test

For further information, please visit the website at www.kosori.org, or contact:

Prof. Jeom Kee Paik, President
Tel. +82-51-510-2429
E-mail. [email protected]

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Tel. +82-51-510-3281
E-mail. [email protected]

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Blast Wall / Door / Window Test Facility

Blast Wall / Door / Window Test Facility

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Overview

Objectives
Blast performance and reliability testing of industry products (e.g., blast walls, doors, and windows)
in explosions

Features of Test Facility

Four models can be tested at the same time.
Remote control and automatic test data measurements are made.

6m

12 m

4m
Key Components

Main Frame

Test Wall

Gas storage

Gas controller

Emergency discharge

Blower

Gas supplier

Gas analyzer

Specification
Test frame size: L12 x W6 x H4 (m)

Data acquisition: 1 MS/s, 32 ch.

Gas analyzer: 20ppb ~ 30ppm

Maximum blast pressure: 2bar (operational), 5bar (structure)

Maximum test model sizes: L2 x W4, L4 x W4, L4 x W6, L4 x W8 (m)

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Monitoring system

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Test Examples

Sample Test Standards

ASTM E 208

Standard test method for conducting drop-weight test to determine nil-ductility transition
temperature of ferritic steels

ASTM E 436

Standard test method for drop-weight tear tests of ferritic steels

ASTM E 604

Standard test method for preservatives in water-containing cosmetics

ISO/NP 10855-1
ISO/AWI TR 18624
IACS

Offshore containers
- Part 1: Design, manufacture and marking
Guidance for conception, design and testing of LNG storage tanks
Common structural rule for bulk carriers and oil tankers

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Prof. Jeom Kee Paik, President
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E-mail. [email protected]

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Tel. +82-51-510-3281
E-mail. [email protected]

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Dropped Object Test Facility

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Dropped Object Test Facility

Objectives

Overview

Safety performance and reliability testing of structural systems subjected to impact loads arising from collisions
Nonlinear structural damage and structural crashworthiness testing involving crushing and fracture in impacts

Features of Test Facility

Various scenarios associated with impact kinetic energy due to impact speed, mass and weight elevation
can be tested.
Various scenarios associated with temperatures in cold temperature due to Arctic environment, cryogenic
temperature due to LNG, and elevated temperature due to fires as well as room temperature can be tested.
Remote control and automatic test data measurements are made.

Main Frame & Column

Fall Preventor

Striker

Yangsan site

Hadong site

Key Components
Temperature
Control Chamber

Specification
Height of main frame: 8.8m, 17.7m

Cold temperature chamber: -170 ~ 300 deg. C

Test bed: L3 x W3 (m), L9.7 x W9.7 (m)

Elevated temperature chamber: up to 650 deg. C

Maximum model size on bed: L1.8 x W1.8 (m), L3.4 x W3.4 (m)

Dropped object holder capacity: 50kN, 100kN

Load cell capacity: 1MN, 2MN, 24MN (2MN x 12 sets)

High speed camera: 108,000 fps @ 1016 x 16 (2 sets)

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Test Examples

Sample Test Standards

ISO/NP 10855-1
ISO/AWI TR 18624
ISO 16904

Offshore containers
- Part 1: Design, manufacture and marking
Guidance for conception, design and testing of LNG storage tanks
Petroleum and natural gas industries - Design and testing of LNG marine transfer arms for
conventional onshore terminals

ISO 15401:2000

Ships and marine technology - Bulk carriers - Construction quality of hull structure

ASTM A131, A370,

E8M, E21

Standard specification and test methods

IACS

Common structural rule for bulk carriers and oil tankers

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Large Scale Structural Failure Test Facility

Large Scale Structural Failure Test Facility

Objectives

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Overview

Structural failure testing due to extreme loads

Buckling and collapse testing of structural systems and components under monotonically increasing loads
Failure testing of mooring systems or chains in tension
Fatigue testing of structural systems and components under dynamically repeated loads

Features of Test Facility

Full- or large scale test models idealizing real structural systems can be used.
Combined loads can be applied.
Remote control and automatic test data measurements are made.
Hydraulic Actuator
Reaction Wall
Reaction Floor

Key Components

Hydraulic actuator

Hydraulic power supply

Cooling tower

Reaction Block

Specification
Test bed size: L42 x W13 (m)

Loading actuator capacity: 30MN (10MN x 3 sets)

Reaction wall: L13 x W2 x H3 (m)

Maximum stroke of actuator: 1,200mm

Loading speed: 0.1 ~ 14mm/sec

Load cell capacity: 36MN (12MN x 3 sets)

Data acquisition: 130 ch., 1Hz/ch.

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Reaction wall

Reaction floor

Load cell

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Servo valve

Crane

Reaction block

Total control and test data measurements

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Pulse Pressure Loading Rig

Key Components

Static mode

Dynamic mode

Toy PPLR

Pressure sensing

Control and data acquisition

Test Examples

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Pulse Pressure Loading Rig

Pulse Pressure Loading Rig

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Principle

Objectives
Nonlinear impact response testing of plate panels under blast pressure loads arising from explosions
Experimental study on blast - resistant characteristics of plate panels

Features of Test Facility

Lateral deflection of plate panels under blast pressure can be tested.
Blast pressure load profiles designated in advance, e.g., triangular type can be applied, with varying rise
time, peak pressure or duration time of blast pressure loads.
This test facility was donated by the Impact Research Centre of the University of Liverpool in the U.K.

End Cover Plate

Pressure
Chamber VI

Support Frame
Pressure
Chamber VII

Overview

Film Diaphragm

Test Specimen

Test Specimen

Clamping Frame

Clamping Ring

Specification
Maximum blast pressure: 2.5bar

Maximum test panel size: L1,000 x W1,000 (mm)

Blast pressure sensor: 1 MS/s (PCD-1MP)

Design code: BS 5500 TO BS 1501-151- 430A

Test data: Pressure, strain, temperature

Data acquisition: 8 ch. (DEWE-31-16), 1MS/s (per ch.)

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Test Examples

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Quasi-static / Dynamic Loading Actuators

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Quasi-static / Dynamic Loading Actuators

Overview

Objectives
Buckling and collapse testing of structures in quasi-static or dynamic loading conditions
Fatigue testing of structures under dynamically repeated loading

Features of Test Facility

Movable loading actuators are used to set the test structures up on the test frame in association with
the applied loading conditions.
Combined loading conditions can be considered.
Base Plate

Load Cell

100kN Dynamic Loading Actuator

2MN Quasi-static Loading Actuator

Swivel Base

LVDT

Spiral Washer

Swivel Pod End

5MN Quasi-static Loading Actuator

Key Components
500kN Dynamic Loading Actuator

Load Cell

Specification
Quasi-static loading actuator: 2MN (Max. loading capacity), 0.05mm/s (Max. loading speed), 500mm (Max. stroke)
Quasi-static loading actuator: 5MN (Max. loading capacity), 0.05mm/s (Max. loading speed), 500mm (Max. stroke)
Dynamic loading actuator: 100kN (Max. loading capacity), 1,000mm/s (Max. loading speed), 500mm (Max. stroke)
Dynamic loading actuator: 500kN (Max. loading capacity), 200mm/s (Max. loading speed), 500mm (Max. stroke)

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Dynamic loading actuator

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Manifold

Chiller

HPU

Controller

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Quasi-static / Dynamic / Impact Material and Structure Test Facility
Test Examples

Crushing test of square section hollow steel tube at room temperature

Crushing test of square section hollow steel tube at low temperature

Before test

Before test

R.T.

R.T.

-20 deg. C

-20 deg. C

-40 deg. C

-40 deg. C

-60 deg. C

-60 deg. C

-80 deg. C

-80 deg. C

-120 deg. C

-120 deg. C

-160 deg. C

-160 deg. C

Grade D carbon steel

Grade DH carbon steel

Sample Test Standards

ASTM E8/E8M

Standard test methods for tension testing of metallic materials

ASTM E21

Standard test methods for elevated temperature tension tests of metallic materials

ISO 6892-1

Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Method of test at room temperature

ISO 6892-2

Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Method of test at elevated temperature

ISO 6892-3

Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Method of test at low temperature

JIS Z2241

Method of tensile test for metallic materials

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Quasi-static / Dynamic / Impact Material and Structure Test Facility

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Quasi-static / Dynamic / Impact Material and Structure Test Facility
Overview

Objectives
Mechanical property testing of materials and structures in quasi-static loading
Mechanical property testing of materials in dynamic / impact loading associated with high strain rates
Mechanical property testing of materials in Arctic, cryogenic and elevated temperatures well as at room
temperature
Crushing testing of structures in impact loads

Features of Test Facility

Universal testing machine (UTM) is used to characterize the mechanical properties and stress-strain curves
of materials in quasi-static loading.
Effects of strain rates of materials can be tested on full scale specimen in wall thickness.
Effects of temperatures at room, Arctic, cryogenic and elevated temperatures can be dealt with.
LN 2 Gas

UTM with Temperature Control Chamber

Crosshead

Fan

Chamber

Test Specimen

Thermocouple

Grip

Crosshead

UTM with Temperature Control Chamber

Dynamic / Impact Test Facility

Key Components

Jig

Specification

Striking Machine

Dynamic / Impact Test Facility

Elevated temp. chamber

Maximum loading capacity (UTM): 1MN

Maximum loading speed (UTM): 2mm/s
Maximum displacement (UTM): 150mm
Dynamic / impact test facility size: L15 x W2 x H2 (m)
Maximum impact loading capacity: 1MN
Impact test model size: L1.5 x W1.5 x H1.5 (m)
Maximum impact loading speed: 20m/s
Temperature control (Impact test): -170~20 deg. C
Cold temperature control chamber: -190~200 deg. C L0.5 x W0.4 x H0.6 (m) / L1.15 x W6.5 x H7.6 (m)
Elevated temperature control chamber: ~1,150 deg. C L0.5 x W0.4 x H0.6 (m) / L1.15 x W6.5 x H7.6 (m)

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Toy chamber

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Extensometer

Cold temp. chamber

High speed camera

Load cell

TDS-303

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