Extreme Performance Testing Center (EPTC)
EPTC(Extreme Performance Testing Center) at Seoul National University is the facility that can simulate the extreme loads and environmental conditions to evaluate the behavior of materials and structures. Extreme loads such as high impact or impulsive load due to the collision of transports, missiles, and natural disasters, and extreme environment under ultimate high or low temperature can be simulated in this testing facility.
The EPTC has the world-class state-of-the art research instruments and equipment, which enables research that can directly contribute to the pubilc interests, including development of new materials, creation of an efficient structural system, and provision of a design specification. Overall, the EPTC will be the core facility that will improve the performance of building structures and civil infrastructure under extreme events.