About UC structural engineering labs
UC structural engineering labs are the largest and best equipped in New Zealand, with world‑class testing equipment and large‑scale experimental spaces, offering a range of static and dynamic testing.
The main laboratory includes two large prestressed concrete strong floors (104m2 and 28.7m2) for structural testing, and it is serviced by a 7.5-ton overhead crane.
This lab is well-equipped with movable reaction frames and measuring devices which include load cells, accelerometers, LVDTs and potentiometers. A number of digital controllers and data acquisition units are also available.
Structural extension laboratory
The extension wing is specifically for large-scale testing, with a 97.5 m2 strong floor and serviced by a 7.5-ton overhead crane. The laboratory can accommodate two-story specimens with a maximum floor area of 50 m2.
Concrete material laboratory
The concrete material laboratory is a specialised extension of the structural laboratory for research on cementitious construction material.
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