On November 5, 2024, the National Facility for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NFEES), led by Tianjin University, was officially approved through national acceptance and is now fully operational. NFEES provides advanced research capabilities for major projects to enhance resilience against natural disasters and mitigate disaster risks, offering critical technical support to ensure the safety of large-scale infrastructure.

NFEES comprises three major systems: a large-scale earthquake engineering experimental system, a high-performance computing and intelligent simulation system, and a data sharing and service system.

Located at Tianjin University's Peiyangyuan Campus, the facility spans a total construction area of 76,000 square meters. Construction began in October 2019, and after five years, NFEES has established the world's largest earthquake simulation shaking table in terms of table size and payload capacity, as well as the world's first movable underwater shaking table array. These systems enable the reproduction of seismic activities and facilitate the analysis of engineering structure damage during earthquakes.

Following its completion, NFEES will continue to focus on the forefront of international scientific and technological advancements, addressing practical challenges and scientific issues in the construction and operation of major engineering projects.