Mechanical characterisation of materials and structures

 

  • 230 m² strong floor with maximum test span of 20 m
  • Biaxial reaction walls made of modular FRC blocks
  • Two travelling cranes with maximum capacity of 100 kN
  • Load frame with a pseudo-dynamic actuator with maximum capacity of 1000 KN in compression and 650 KN in tension
  • Dynamic axial test machine INSTRON 8803 with 2 column frame and ±500 KN actuator
  • Dynamic axial test machine INSTRON 8805 with 4 column frame and ±1000 KN actuator
  • Compression test machines with max capacities of 3000 kN, 200 kN and 10 kN
  • Compression test machine with 4500 KN actuator and 4 column load frame
  • Frames for creep tests with 620 kN jack
  • Automatic concrete batching plant with a capacity of 250 liters
  • Concrete mixer with a capacity of 40 liters
  • Mortar mixers with a capacity of 5 liters and of 20 liters
  • Viscosimeter for measuring rheological parameters of concrete and mortar
  • Humid chamber of 20ºC and 100% RH
  • Climate chamber of 20º C and 50% RH
  • Accessible test chamber at controlled and programmable environment with -15 ºC /+50 ºC and 30%-80% RH