Clamping plates allow adoption, positioning, and clamping of all components required in the test setup. Plates are made from the basic materials gray cast iron, steel, and stainless steel. They come in a solid version or in a hollow version with rib structure. Both versions are anchored and grouted on foundations in a dynamically fatigue rated way. Solid clamping plates can also be mounted directly on spring elements. The hybrid design, which basically is a hollow body entirely filled with polymer concrete, is also supported directly on spring elements.