Overview

The Solid Mechanics Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art testing machines to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials under various loading conditions. Our facility enables precise measurement of tensile strength, hardness, impact resistance, and torsional properties for metals, non-metals, and composite materials.

Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard testing equipment, learning to conduct standardized tests and analyze material behavior under different stress conditions.

Testing Equipment

Universal Testing Machine with Split Furnace

Equipped with open hydraulic grip and advanced controls for highly accurate static testing of materials. Capable of tensile, compression, bend, and proof strength tests on various specimens.

Specifications

• Make: Bluestar Engineering & Electronics
• Model: BSUT-100-JD
• Capacity: 1000 KN
• Least Count: 20

Accessories

• Clip-on Extensometer (50mm/25mm)
• Resolution: 0.001mm
• Diameter range: 1-20mm

Torsion Testing Machine

Designed for conducting torsion and twist tests on various metals, wires, and tubes. Features auto torque selection and autographic recording of torque vs. angle of twist.

Specifications

• Make: Bluestar Engineering & Electronics
• Model: TT-6
• Max Torque: 60Nm
• Resolution: 0.05

Computerized Brinell Hardness Tester

• Automatically measures indentation diameter
• Load range: 500-3000 kgf
• Resolution: 0.01 mm
• Max test height: 380 mm

Computerized Vickers Hardness Tester

• Load range: 1-50 kgf
• Precision diamond indenter
• Max test height: 200 mm
• Resolution: 0.001

Digital Rockwell Hardness Tester

• Model: RANSET-3
• Load range: 15-150 kgf
• Max test height: 230 mm
• Diamond/ball indenters

Impact Testing Machine

• Charpy & Izod tests
• Capacity: 170/300J
• Antifriction bearings
• Min scale gradation: 2J

Key Experiments