Structures lab

Access the lab

The lab is located in KC1.003 and KC1.004.

To discuss you laboratory requirements, arrange a meeting by email with the technical officers Lube Veljanoski or Michael Shananhan.

Your supervisor can recommend references for you

Note: As some heavy materials are used in this space, be sure to use the correct manual handling techniques to avoid injury.

Name	Details/technical data
Coarse aggregate <14mm	Basalt - Local Mix Anakie Quarry Technical data: Particle density (dry) = 2.59 Particle density (SSD) = 2.67 Water absorption (%) = 3.1 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
Sand 4.75 mm - 75 micron	Ramp Washed Coarse Sand – Local Mix Moriac Sand Technical data: Particle density (dry) = 2.58 Particle density (SSD) = 2.59 Water absorption (%) = 0.3 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	Product/Technical data (PDF, 852KB)
Strain Gauge Adhesive: CN-E	Manufacturer: Tokyo Sokki Kenyujo Co. Ltd Use: To glue on strain gauges Technical data (PDF, 823KB)
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 Technical data (PDF, 823KB)

Name	Details
Disposable Cylinder Moulds	Height = 200 mm Diameter = 100 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

Name

Details

Disposable Cylinder Moulds

Height = 200 mm
Diameter = 100 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