Structures Lab

The structures lab is a comprehensive facility equipped with a diverse range of apparatus catering to advanced research and experimentation in structural engineering. It features state-of-the-art equipment such as the Vicat Apparatus with automatic recording, Pull-Off Strength Standard, NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) tools including Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Deflectometers, and various instruments for material characterization such as Particle Size Distribution sieving method and Lechatelier Specific Gravity flasks. Additionally, the lab is furnished with essential tools for concrete testing, including Briquette Moulds conforming to ASTM standards, a Windsor Probe apparatus, and Pull-Out Test Apparatus. It also houses instruments for measuring physical properties such as depth meters, Digital Vernier Calipers, and Deflection Gauges. Moreover, the lab is equipped with sophisticated machinery like Automatic Servo Hydraulic Testing Machines, Dual Chamber Cube/Cylinder Testing Machines, and Briquette Testing Machines, facilitating precise and accurate testing of structural components under various loading conditions. To complement experimental setups, the lab is furnished with data acquisition units, strain gauges, accelerometers, and extensometers, enabling detailed analysis of structural behavior and performance. Additionally, utilities such as humidity chambers, forced convection ovens, and shrinkage apparatus enhance the lab’s capability for conducting comprehensive research on structural materials. Overall, the structures lab provides students and researchers with a well-equipped environment to explore and analyze the behavior of structural elements, advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of structural engineering.