Load testing equipment

This research infrastructure is particularly suitable for testing concrete, steel and timber structures. The research environment enables the accurate loading of large and complex test specimens with high test loading forces. A wide range of load cells are available for determining forces, and deformations and displacements of test specimens can be measured using digital image correlation, fiber-optic strain measurement, strain gages attached to the material, or displacement sensors. Material properties such as concrete compressive and splitting tensile strength and elastic modulus can be determined as part of testing.

Research equipment
Two test load frames with three 250 kN hydraulic actuators. 6 x 12 m strong floor and 40 m long load track, which can be used with eight 1.0 MN or 0.5 MN hydraulic actuators. Wide range of load distribution beams and auxiliary structures for assembling test load arrangements. Tensile load frame up to 3.7 MN force. Heavy hydraulic press up to 5 MN compressive force. Concrete and brick hydraulic press with 3 MN capacity equipped with accessories for determining the elastic modulus and splitting tensile strength. Digital image correlation measurement. Optical Distributed Sensor Interrogator (ODiSI) for strain measurement. Strain gauge measurements. Displacement sensor measurements. 2x10t bridge cranes for handling test specimens. Versatile equipment for preparing test specimens.