CES 4100C – STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I
The laboratory component of Structural Analysis I enables hands-on experience for students in the areas of material behavior, instrumentation and engineering measurement, and the response of different structural components under load. The current lab syllabus includes experiments for computational tools (AutoCAD and an introduction to finite element analysis), bending of beams, truss systems, the response of determinate frames, plastic bending of beams, and response of indeterminate frames. The following is a brief summary of equipment used:
- TecQuipment structures test frame, load cells, and data acquisition system
- STR 18 – Frame deflections and reactions
- STR 4 – Deflections of beams and cantilevers (steel, brass, and aluminum beams)
- STR 15 – Plastic bending of beams
- STR 8 – Pin-jointed frameworks (trusses)
CGN 3501C – CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS
The laboratory component of Civil Engineering Materials enables hands-on experience in the characterization of materials used in Civil Engineering works, such as concrete, steel, soils, bituminous, polymers, and composite materials. The current lab syllabus includes experiments for steel, aluminum, aggregates, concrete cylinders and beams, masonry blocks, wood, and asphalt. The following is a brief summary of equipment used:
- Universal testing machine (capacity)
- Mechanical concrete mixer (125L)
- Sieve analysis equipment
- Three-point bending setup
- Marshall compactor
- Marshall stability and flow setup
EGN3331C – MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
The laboratory component of Mechanics of Materials enables hands-on exploration into the mechanical behavior of some Civil Engineering materials. The current lab syllabus includes axial force members, torsion, beams in flexure, shear stresses and beam shear, principal stresses, moment of inertia, column buckling, and states of stress in a soil. The following is a brief summary of equipment used:
- Universal testing machine
- WP 100 Deformation of bars under bending or torsion
- WP 121 Demonstration of Euler buckling
- NI DAQ 9219 Module and Labview
LABORATORY SAFETY RULES
All students and personnel who use this laboratory should carefully read the following safety rules and abide by them. Any violations will result in removal from the structures lab. For questions or concerns, please contact the Laboratory Coordinator (see Personnel page).
- Open-toed shoes are not allowed in the laboratory.
- Long pants are mandatory (preferably jeans).
- Always wear gloves when lifting or moving heavy objects (weights).
- Safety goggles are required when operating or observing the compression/testing machine.
- Hard hats are recommended but not mandatory.
- Always keep off taped areas (yellow tape). Use designated areas only.
- No smoking, eating or drinking in the laboratory.
- Do not remove tools or equipment without previous arrangement with your instructor.
- Make sure that tools, equipment, and safety items are in the proper place and returned in the same condition you found them in before using.
- Clean the place where you were before you leave the laboratory.
- Always understand the theory and read the instructions carefully before you attempt to run an experiment.
- At least two people are required in the laboratory at any time unless special permission is given by the instructor.
- Ask before connecting or disconnecting any wire/gage/chord.
- Read the safety tags on the equipment.
- If you think that something is unsafe, please tell the instructor or lab coordinator immediately.
- Observe all other safety rules established by UCF.