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ASTaR Lab was established as a national facility at CSIR-SERC on its 43rd foundation day on 10th June 2007. This laboratory is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility incorporating all major seismic testing methodologies, and is engaged in basic and applied researches that resolve critical seismic engineering issues. We seek to build interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise to develop innovative strategies for increasing the safety and reliability of civil structures which are subjected to dynamic hazards such as earthquakes. Our research is focused on the areas of structural dynamics, evaluation of seismic performance of civil engineering structures, development of advanced seismic response control seismic resistant design strategies and vibration assessment of structures. 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The lab has a high ceiling approximately 16 m in height. The laboratory has an additional office space of about 375 sq.m both on the ground level and on the mezzanine level for discussions and working. The testing area consists of the strong floor, reaction wall and shake tables. The shake tables cover an area of 75 sq.m \u00a0underneath which high capacity actuators are located. The area is totally open for ease of testing and moving of materials. The lab is specially equipped with two overhead cranes with a cumulative capacity of nearly 50 tonnes which can be moved along the length and breadth of the lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022text-align:justify;\u0022\u003EThe basement area of about 340 sq.m can be made use of to house large sophisticated equipment.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022text-align:justify;\u0022\u003EThe ASTaR Lab has comprehensive facilities and expertise to carry out full scale seismic and vibration testing of structures and heavy components. 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