Our Laboratories

Earthquake Simulation Laboratory
There are several instruments/equipment available in this laboratory. It has a strong motion accelerogram for real-time monitoring and recording of seismic events. For demonstration and testing of small specimens, the unidirectional Quanser Shake Table II can be used at the laboratory. Non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment (ultrasonic pulse velocity meter, rebar detector, ferro scanner, rebound Schmidt hammer, pile eco tester, etc.) and capo testing machine are also available at the laboratory to evaluate the existing condition/capacity of structures for seismic assessment. Additionally, it also possesses an ambient vibration testing machine to be used for evaluating dynamic characteristics of structures, H/V spectral ratio of soil and other properties, etc. An exploration seismograph is also available at the laboratory to perform quick seismic surveys including surface geology investigation. There is a set-up for seismic cross-hole testing to determine seismic wave velocities, Vp and Vs, as well as other parameters of soils (e.g., Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, etc.).