Structural Mechanics and Materials Lab

The Structural Mechanics and Materials Lab is dedicated to exploring how construction elements respond to forces, loads, and environmental conditions. Equipped with universal testing machines (UTM), torsion testers, deflection measurement setups, and strain gauges, the lab enables students to visualize and quantify material behavior under real-world stress conditions.

Key Activities

• Conduct tensile, compressive, and flexural tests on steel, concrete, and composite specimens.
• Analyze stress-strain relationships and determine material properties like Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio.
• Investigate buckling behavior of columns and load-deflection characteristics of beams and trusses.
• Validate theoretical models with experimental data to enhance understanding of structural integrity.
• Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to assess material quality without damage.