Structures Research Laboratory
Access the lab
The lab is located in LH1.023
To discuss you laboratory requirements, arrange a meeting by email with the technical officers: Lube Veljanoski or Ikram Kabul
Valuable references
- Your supervisor can recommend references for you
Also note: As a lot of large scale items are constructed in this space, be sure to use the correct manual handling techniques to avoid Injury.
Equipment and materials available
Load frames
Please see technical staff for use and further information. These are located in LH1.023
| Name | Induction requirement |
|---|---|
Horizontal Load Frame 1000Kn | Equipment induction |
Vertical Load Frame 500Kn | Equipment induction |
Compression Testing Load Frame 3000Kn | Equipment induction |
Flexural Testing Load Frame | Equipment induction |
Data Acquisition. | Equipment induction |
Equipment
Please see technical staff for use and further information. These are located in LH1.023
| Name | Details/specifications | Induction requirement |
|---|---|---|
Laboratory Pan Mixer | Max Load: 200Kg total ingredient | Equipment induction |
Pan Mixer | Max Load: 100Kg total ingredient | Equipment induction |
Builders Mixer | Max Load: 100Kg total ingredient | Equipment induction |
Vibrating Table for casting samples | Equipment induction | |
Slump Test Equipment | Area induction | |
| Sample Moulds | Area induction | |
| Scales | Area induction | |
| Curing Tanks | Area induction | |
| Concrete Cutter | Equipment induction |
Fabrication equipment
Please see technical staff for use and further information. These are located in LH1.023
| Name | Induction requirement |
|---|---|
Rebar Cutter Bender | Equipment induction |
Sand Blasting Cabinet | Equipment induction |
Pressure Washer | Equipment induction |
Timber Cutting | Equipment induction |
Steel Fabrication | Area induction |
Moulds
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Disposable Cylinder Moulds | Height = 200 mm |
| Moulds | 500 × 150 × 150 mm Quantity: 6 |
750 x 150 × 150 mm Quantity: 6 | |
250 × 200 × 75 mm Quantity: 16 | |
150 x 125 × 50 mm Quantity: 18 | |
50 × 50 × 50 mm Quantity: 5 | |
150 × 150 x 150 mm Quantity: 5 |
Materials
| Name | Details/technical data |
|---|---|
Coarse Aggregate <14mm | Basalt - Local Mix Anakie Quarry Technical data: |
| Sand 4.75 mm - 75 micron | Ramp Washed Coarse Sand – Local Mix Moriac Sand Technical data: Note: The technical data provided may be different if the aggregate is obtained from a different supplier/quarry; it is recommended to determine the properties before using |
| Eureka GP (General Purpose) Cement 20kg bags | Manufactured by Building Products Supplies and supplied by Flintstones Garden Supply |
| Lano-Form Concrete Release Agent | |
| Strain Gauge Adhesive: CN-E | Manufacturer: Tokyo Sokki Kenyujo Co. Ltd Use: To glue on strain gauges |
| P S two component adhesive for concrete surface pre-coating | Manufacturer: Tokyo Sokki Kenyujo Co. Ltd Uses: To create a base on concrete surface before adhering strain gauge |