This invention relates to a scaled-down rotating cable anchoring loading device and testing method, belonging to the field of
civil engineering structural testing and measurement. It addresses problems such as
eccentric loading, impure force distribution, unstable load, and poor spatial
adaptation in traditional scaled-down models. The device comprises a box, a
pulley guiding mechanism, a steel beam, and a top loading device. The box is secured to the scaled-down anchors using clamps or backfill. The
pulley guiding mechanism consists of guide rails, a sliding table, vertical pulleys, and two sets of horizontal traction pulleys, allowing for three-dimensional adjustment to ensure the horizontal guidance of the cable. The top loading device employs a jack structure, using a lifting
piston rod to vertically raise and lower the
loading arm synchronously, applying horizontal tension and possessing a self-locking pressure-holding function, enabling long-term stable load holding. The testing method involves device installation, anchor and cable placement,
pulley leveling, pre-loading, self-locking pressure holding, and
data acquisition to complete the test. This invention achieves pure horizontal, high-precision, stable, and controllable loading. It features a compact structure, simple operation, and accurate acquisition of mechanical parameters, making it suitable for cable anchored scaled-down
model testing.