Materials Testing Laboratory

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Opening Hours - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Brief description

The fundamental behaviors and properties, introduction to inspecting and testing of various civil engineering materials, steel and rebar, wood, cement, aggregates and admixtures, fresh and hardened concrete, highway materials, and other Civil Engineering materials.

Lab Materials

Proving ring: a device used to measure force or load in material testing. It consists of a circular metal ring that deforms slightly when a force is applied. The amount of deformation is measured, and from this, the applied load can be calculated. Proving rings are commonly used in conjunction with other testing equipment, such as universal testing machines, to calibrate and measure loads in various structural and material tests.

Compressive strength machine: a device to measure the compressive strength of materials, such as concrete, steel, or brick. It applies a controlled compressive force to a specimen until it fails, and the machine records the maximum force the material can withstand.

Tensile testing machine: to measure the tensile strength, elongation, and other mechanical properties of materials, such as metals, plastics, and composites. It applies a controlled pulling force to a specimen until it breaks to evaluate how the material behaves under tension. The machine records data such as the maximum force the material can withstand and the point of fracture, providing essential information for material selection and quality control in engineering applications.

Universal Testing Machine (UTM): a versatile piece of equipment used in material testing to measure the mechanical properties of materials such as tensile strength, compressive strength, bending, and shear. It applies controlled loads to a specimen, either stretching or compressing it, while measuring the material's response. The UTM is widely used in civil engineering materials testing to evaluate the behavior of construction materials like concrete, steel, and polymers.