This Lab contains all necessary equipment for concrete mix design, aggregate gradation, preparation of samples, and destructive or non-destructive testing equipment to determine mechanical properties. It is located in 110 Lilibridge Engineering Building. It includes the following:
Gilson Concrete Compression Machine (Hveem-N-Beam Tester) with Pro Controller, 300 kips capacity, and 2.5” stroke
Three concrete mixers
ASTM Test Fixture for 4-point bending test
Emodumeter (E-meter) for Modulus of Elasticity
ASTM Shrinkage Testing Apparatus
Compressometer/Extensometer for Poisson ratio for concrete
Multiple complete sets of sieves
Concrete Cylinder Capping Components
Fog Room includes Concrete Curing Tank and Curing Tank Heater
Caron Freeze-Thaw Chamber
Aggregate drying oven
Specific Gravity & Absorption of Fine Aggregate Set
Fine Aggregate Angularity Apparatus
Four-Station Proportional Caliper
Quick Release Powder Kit for Unbonded Capping Sets
4in Steel Retainer Set and Neoprene Pad, 60 Durometer
Plenty of metal cylindrical/cubic molds (different sizes)
Three steel concrete beam mold