Concrete Lab
This lab includes all necessary equipment for concrete mix design, aggregate gradation, preparation of samples, and destructive or non-destructive testing equipment for determining mechanical properties of concrete.
- Gilson Concrete Compression Machine (Hveem-N-Beam Tester) with Pro Controller, 60 kips capacity, and 2.5” stroke
- Three concrete mixers
- ASTM Test Fixture for 4-point bending test
- Emodumeter (E-meter) for Modulus of Elasticity
- ASTM Shrinkage Testing Apparatus
- Compressometer/Extensometer for Poisson ratio for concrete
- Multiple complete sets of sieves
- Concrete Cylinder Capping Components
- Fog Room includes Concrete Curing Tank and Curing Tank Heater
- Caron Freeze-Thaw Chamber
- Aggregate drying oven
- Specific Gravity & Absorption of Fine Aggregate Set
- Fine Aggregate Angularity Apparatus
- Four-Station Proportional Caliper
- Quick Release Powder Kit for Unbonded Capping Sets
- 4 in. Steel Retainer Set and Neoprene Pad, 60 Durometer
- Plenty of metal cylindrical/cubic molds (different sizes)
- Three steel concrete beam mold
Faculty Contact Information:
Mustafa Mashal
Ph.D., P.E., CPEng, IntPE(NZ), M.ASCE, CMEngNZ – Assistant Professor and Faculty Advisor for ASCE Student Chapter
(208) 282–4587
Arya Ebrahimpour
Ph.D., P.E. - Professor and Director of M.S. Program in Civil Engineering
208-282-4695