Concrete & Structural Laboratory Equipment

The Concrete & Structural Laboratory performs various types of studies related to concrete making materials including cement, pozzolans, aggregate, admixtures, as well as innovative materials and techniques for concrete construction and repair for Reclamation structures.  These include laboratory and field studies of the properties and performance of concrete materials.  The laboratory is complemented by complete structural testing capabilities, and houses tools and equipment for cutting-edge materials science research including:
Photo of the 5 million pound test machine
Equipment

  • 5-million pound Universal Testing Machine
  • 674,000 pound Universal Testing Machine
  • 125,000 pound Universal Testing Machine
  • Dynamic Testing Laboratory
  • Vibration Testing Laboratory
  • Freezing/Thawing testing equipment
  • Aggregate and Riprap processing and testing equipment
  • Environmental Testing Chambers
  • Thermal properties equipment, including specific heat, thermal diffusivity, and coefficient of thermal expansion
  • 50-Percent Relative Humidity Room
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  • 100-Percent Relative Humidity Room
  • Aggregate Processing
  • Concrete Mix Room, various mixers up to 1.25cy
  • 42-inch diamond saw
  • Cylinder lapping table
  • Concrete coring equipment
  • Chemical grouting equipment
  • Concrete repair equipment
  • Photogrammetry equipment
    • Last Updated: 1/8/22