Structures research lab

Access the lab

The lab is located in LH1.023.

To discuss you laboratory requirements, please arrange a meeting by email with the technical officers Lube Veljanoski or Ikram Kabul.

Your supervisor can recommend references for you

Note: Large scale items are constructed in this space. You must use the correct manual handling techniques to avoid Injury.

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

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

Please see technical staff for use and further information. These are located in LH1.023.

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)
Strain Gauge Adhesive: CN-E	Manufacturer: Tokyo Sokki Kenyujo Co. Ltd Use: To glue on strain gauges. Technical data (PDF)
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)