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.
Video
short overview video of CIE labs
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
