Material Testing & Evaluation Lab

Welcome to the Material Testing & Evaluation Laboratory!

Our Material Testing & Evaluation Lab is an integral part of the Civil Engineering curriculum, providing students and researchers with hands-on experience in testing various construction materials. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to assess the mechanical properties, durability, and performance of materials used in infrastructure projects.

Laboratory Infrastructure

• 1. Objectives:
     • To familiarize students with standard material testing procedures.
     • To evaluate the strength, elasticity, and durability of materials like concrete, steel, etc.
     • To support research and development in construction materials.
     • To ensure quality control and compliance with industry standards.
  2. Key Equipment & Tests:
     • Vicat Apparatus: Setting time of cement.
     • Universal Testing Machine (UTM): Tensile, compression, and bending tests.
     • Compression Testing Machine (CTM): Concrete and brick strength testing.
     • Impact Testing Machine: Toughness assessment of materials.
     • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Tools: Ultrasonic pulse velocity, rebound hammer tests.
  3. Applications:
     • Quality assessment in civil engineering projects.
     • Research and innovation in sustainable construction materials.
     • Structural health monitoring and failure analysis.