The 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.
High-precision dynamometer by Instron for accurate material testing.
- PalmSens4: This device is a potentiostat, galvanostat, and a frequency response analyzer for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. It features a large potential range (-10V to 10V) and current range (100 pA to 10 mA) with a high resolution and low noise.
PalmSens4 potentiostat for precise electrochemical measurements.
- Precision balance PDS 300-3: Precision balance with weighing capacity of 320 g and readability of 0.001 g.
Kern high-precision balance PDS 300-3 for accurate mass measurements.
- IoT-Line Precision Balance 572-49: All-rounder precision balance in the laboratory or in harsh industrial applications, ideal for the diverse possibilities of Industry 4.0 applications. It features a weighing capacity of 16 kg and readability of 0.0001 kg.
High-precision balance model 572-49 by Kern.
- PHYWE High-voltage power supply: Universally applicable high-voltage source, suitable for a wide variety of practical laboratory applications and experimental testing. It can supply 3 continuously variable DC voltages isolated from earth and ground, and two of the voltages connected in series 0-5 kV DC, corresponding to a total of 0 -10 kV DC.
PHYWE high-voltage power supply.
- Analog Magnetic Stirrer M2-A ArgoLab: This magnetic stirrer can provide a stirring speed ranging from 0 to 1500 rpm. It reaches a maximum heating temperature of 340°C with a power of 500 W. Its dimensions allow for a total stirring volume of 20 liters.
ArgoLab M2-A magnetic stirrer.
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. Notably, the two precision balances, the magnetic stirrer, the high-voltage power supply, and the potentiostat were purchased thanks to the funds provided by the SMS-SAFEST project.
