Concrete and Asphalt Lab

The Concrete and Asphalt lab includes all necessary equipment for concrete mix design, aggregate gradation, preparation of samples, and destructive or non-destructive testing equipment for determining the mechanical properties of concrete. The lab is also capable of preparing asphalt samples and testing.

 The Concrete lab consists of:

• Gilson Concrete Compression Machine (Hveem-N-Beam Tester) with Pro Controller, 60 kips capacity, and 2.5" stroke
• Three concrete mixers
• ASTM Test Fixture for 4-point bending test
• Emodumeter (E-Meter) for Modulus of Elasticity
• ASTM Shrinkage Testing Apparatus
• Compressometer/Extensometer for Poisson ratio for concrete
• Multiple complete sets of sieves
• Concrete Cylinder Capping Components
• Fog Room includes Concrete Curing Tank and Curing Tank Heater
• Caron Freeze-Thaw Chamber
• Aggregate drying oven
• Specific Gravity & Absorption of Fine Aggregate Set
• Fine Aggregate Angularity Apparatus
• Four-Station Proportional Caliper
• Quick Release Powder Kit for Unbonded Capping Sets
• 4 in. Steel Retainer Set and Neoprene Pad, 60 Durometer
• Plenty of metal cylindrical/cubic molds (different sizes)
• Three steel concrete beam mold

 The Asphalt lab consists of:

• California Kneading Compactor: Cox & Sons Kneading Compactor
• Caron Freeze-Thaw Chamber
• Hveem Stabilometer
• Oven (Capable of Maintaining a Temperature Of 140 Degrees Fahrenheit)
• 12qt. Digital Melting Pot
• Spoons, pots, and other accessories