History

CGM in the 1980s

1980s - The formative years

Forming the Center for Geotechnical Modeling, building and moving the 9m centrifuge, performing initial tests in the open air.

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CGM in the 1990s

1990s - Upgrades and early research

Enclosing the 9m centrifuge, installing the shake table, establishing an open access library for sharing experimental data.

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CGM in the 2000s

2000s - NEES

The Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation, upgrading and growing capabilities, using the 9m centrifuge for increasingly complex models, expanding the user base.

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CGM in the 2010s

2010s - NEES to NHERI

Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure, synergistic use of 1m and 9m centrifuges, advancing in-flight characterization, serving as a testbed for biogeotechnics, developing talent through ladder mentoring.

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