Materials Lab
In this lab most standard tests can be performed on almost all construction materials, including concrete, aggregates, asphalt, various metals, and related constituents.
It is equipped with a 400-ton Forney Hydraulic Testing Rig, a high-precision displacement controlled Instron Testing Frame, equipment for standard testing of aggregates and concrete in both fresh and hardened stages, and equipment for non-destructive testing of different elements of existing structures, such as ultrasonic device, Schmidt Hammer, Windsor Probe, Rebar Scan, and Core Drills.
Hours of operation:
8:00-16:30
Summer 7:30-14:30
Location:
Engineering Laboratories and Research Center, Room 2105
Supervisor:
George Chaccour
Ext. 2111
george.chaccour@lau.edu.lb
Lead Technician:
Salwa Salloum Najjar
Ext. 2734
salwa.najjar@lau.edu.lb