The Structural Laboratory supports large-scale static and dynamic testing of structures and construction materials, concrete preparation and curing, and durability assessment. It houses loading frames, universal and triaxial testing machines, mixers, autoclaves and carbonation equipment.
Facilities and equipment
All facilities in this laboratory are listed below. Select an image to open the full-size photograph.
500T Structural Testing System
Multi-channel loading system. It can be used to apply loads from two directions for a static test, with a 5000 kN capacity and a 4 m high space for specimens. Additionally, it can be used to apply dynamic loads from four directions with a capacity of 500 kN, and a 2 m × 3 m space for testing the sample.
200T Structural Testing System
This machine is used for compressive tests on large specimens, with a testing space of 1.2 m × 3 m.
Concrete Mixer (350 L)
The capacity of the concrete mixer is 350 L. It is used for making a large amount of concrete and casting.
Compressing Machine
Compressing machine for testing compressive strength for concrete cubes and cylinders.
50T Triaxial Tester
This machine is an electro-hydraulic servo-controlled multi-testing system that can be used for triaxial test loading in the vertical Z direction, the horizontal X direction, and the horizontal Y direction.
Universal Testing Machine
This is a 300 kN load electronic universal testing machine. The application is for tensile, compressive, and bending tests of materials or structures.
Autoclave
Steam heating and pressure equipment. It is used for heating and pressure-curing of concrete materials.
Concrete Carbonation Test Chamber
This is a concrete ageing test equipment. It is used for curing concrete specimens at a constant temperature, humidity, and high carbon dioxide concentration.
Freeze-Thaw Testing Machine
Rapid freeze-thaw cycling and curing of concrete specimens.
Mortar Mixer (5 L)
5-litre mortar mixer for mortar and concrete casting.
Concrete Mixer (30 L)
30-litre concrete mixer for small concrete batches and casting.
Mortar Mixer (5 L, small batches)
5-litre mixer for small mortar batches and casting.
Mortar Mixer (2.5 L)
2.5-litre mortar mixer for small mortar batches and casting.
Double-Surface Grinding Machine
Used to grind and flatten the end faces of concrete specimens.
Structural Laboratory
The Structural Laboratory supports large-scale static and dynamic testing of structures and construction materials, concrete preparation and curing, and durability assessment. It houses loading frames, universal and triaxial testing machines, mixers, autoclaves and carbonation equipment.
Facilities and equipment
All facilities in this laboratory are listed below. Select an image to open the full-size photograph.
500T Structural Testing System
Multi-channel loading system. It can be used to apply loads from two directions for a static test, with a 5000 kN capacity and a 4 m high space for specimens. Additionally, it can be used to apply dynamic loads from four directions with a capacity of 500 kN, and a 2 m × 3 m space for testing the sample.
200T Structural Testing System
This machine is used for compressive tests on large specimens, with a testing space of 1.2 m × 3 m.
Concrete Mixer (350 L)
The capacity of the concrete mixer is 350 L. It is used for making a large amount of concrete and casting.
Compressing Machine
Compressing machine for testing compressive strength for concrete cubes and cylinders.
50T Triaxial Tester
This machine is an electro-hydraulic servo-controlled multi-testing system that can be used for triaxial test loading in the vertical Z direction, the horizontal X direction, and the horizontal Y direction.
Universal Testing Machine
This is a 300 kN load electronic universal testing machine. The application is for tensile, compressive, and bending tests of materials or structures.
Autoclave
Steam heating and pressure equipment. It is used for heating and pressure-curing of concrete materials.
Concrete Carbonation Test Chamber
This is a concrete ageing test equipment. It is used for curing concrete specimens at a constant temperature, humidity, and high carbon dioxide concentration.
Freeze-Thaw Testing Machine
Rapid freeze-thaw cycling and curing of concrete specimens.
Mortar Mixer (5 L)
5-litre mortar mixer for mortar and concrete casting.
Concrete Mixer (30 L)
30-litre concrete mixer for small concrete batches and casting.
Mortar Mixer (5 L, small batches)
5-litre mixer for small mortar batches and casting.
Mortar Mixer (2.5 L)
2.5-litre mortar mixer for small mortar batches and casting.
Double-Surface Grinding Machine
Used to grind and flatten the end faces of concrete specimens.
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