Earthquake-Simulating Centrifuge (IMAGE) University of California - Davis Caption The 9-meter radius geotechnical centrifuge at UC Davis is the largest of its kind in the world. It is used for simulating the effects of earthquakes on scale models of soils and structures. Credit Center for Geotechnical Modeling, UC Davis Usage Restrictions May be used with acknowledgment of the source. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.