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Structural Testing Labs

Students using structural testing equipment

With access to a range of compression and tensile testing machines, up to 100 tonne capacity, you'll be able to undertake a wide range of testing programs. These machines are supplemented by a suite of small scale testing/experimental rigs. All equipment is calibrated to British standard and also includes access to a range of structures based software including Dr Beam, Dr Frame and Prokon.

Two students inspecting concrete after testing

Structural testing equipment

Using our structural testing equipment, you'll be able to test both destructive and non-destructive properties of beams, cubes, cylinders, and structures in a variety of materials.

Student using light structures testing

Light materials testing equipment

In this space, students can test small pieces of materials, such as steel, timber, and concrete, as well as small structures and models, measuring their stiffness, strength, flexibility, stress, strain, and density.

Geology equipment

With the geology equipment, rock samples can be examined.

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