Welcome to the University of Minnesota's Multi-Axial Subassemblage Testing (MAST) Laboratory, a member of the George E, Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES). Researchers use the MAST Lab's equipment to twist, compress or stretch components of large structures such as buildings or bridges in order to study what happens to them during earthquakes and other extreme events.
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Proposal Writer's Workshop 2008 Materials Available for Download Posted January 7, 2008 Presentations, demonstration materials, and travel reimbursement form for the MAST Proposal Writer's Workshop held on January 3, 2008 are available for download. |
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Proposal Writer's Guide (v3.0) Posted January 4, 2008 This guide contains information about the MAST system, examples of test specimens, site access policies, and budget and schedule considerations that a researcher preparing an NSF proposal may find helpful. As we continuously improve and expand the contents of this guide, please check back periodically for new versions of the guide.
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Proposal Writer's Workshop 2008 (January 3, 2008) Posted November 27, 2007 NEES@Minnesota will hold a workshop for prospective proposal writers on January 3, 2008. This one-day training workshop will provide information necessary to develop a research proposal that takes advantage of the capabilities of the MAST system. To register, please or call Jane Zirbes at 612-626-7617. Space is limited. Registration will close on December 21, or when all spots are filled. Download the workshop flyer. For additional logistical info, please see the training section of our website. |
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MAST 3D CAD Drawing Posted January 26, 2007 A 3D rendering of the MAST system is available for download. This drawing can be used for presentation or for preparing figures in research proposals. Download the CAD drawing. The drawing format is DWG. |
