Dynamic Certification Laboratories, LLC

We Are A VMC Group Company, established in 2009, IAS-accredited Dynamic Certification Laboratories (DCL) was founded and is managed by experienced seismic simulation experts. It’s the only ISO 17025:2005 Accredited Seismic Simulation Test Laboratory with a triaxial shake table owned and operated by California licensed structural engineers. We’re your single source for a complete range of high quality seismic services and solutions. DCL provides testing facilities and services for equipment and installations that are subject to seismic performance standards, whether based on regulatory parameters, industry practices, or customer preferences. DCL has the vision of improving the quality and efficiency of seismic testing. The objective is that DCL will streamline the process for compliant (with current code standards for earthquake safety) manufacturing of equipment. List of Services Provided: •Research to Validate Historical Information to Support Equipment •Seismic Qualification Plan Development •Regulatory coordination of Seismic Qualification Plan •Develop Seismic Qualification Test Procedure •Write shake table test report •Engineering analysis and / or design for anchorage / restraint •Static / Linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the Equipment Structure •Static / Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the Equipment Structure •Dynamic / Linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the Equipment Structure •Dynamic / Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the Equipment Structure •Engineering Design and calculations for the equipment structural upgrades •Test specimen rigging, and apparatus set up. •Shake Table Testing •Functionality Testing and Reporting •Sign and Seal Certification Documentation •Engineering Support and Documentation Required for OSHPD Pre-Approval. (OPA) •Engineering Support and Documentation Required for OSHPD Pre-Approval. (OSP) •Engineering support for site specific installation requirements of the equipment.