SHMLab is equipped with an extensive array of material testing equipment, including the following:
- Uniaxial Testing Machine: This machine boasts a maximum force capacity of 5000 kN, operated by a servo-hydraulic control unit with 750 W power and a maximum pressure of 700 bar.
- Servo-Controlled Pneumatic Universal Testing Machine: With a 14 kN capacity, this machine includes an environmental chamber for versatile testing conditions.
- High-Precision Dynamometer: Capable of testing specimens in both compression and tension, this dynamometer has a loading capacity of 50 kN.
In addition, the laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge devices for casting, inspecting, and testing innovative nanocomposite materials, including cement-based composites. This advanced equipment suite supports SHMLab’s mission to conduct pioneering research and develop new solutions in Structural Health Monitoring and material science.
