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Dynamic Test System Instron 8806-2.5mn

August 11, 2025 09:35 PM

2500 kN compression; 1000 kN tension; multi-channel acquisition

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Instron / Sigma
Model: 
8806 / J7015
Building: 
Room Number: 
0016
Location: 
CVE, EB1-0016
Functionality: 
Static/dynamic material testing in structures
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Civil Engineering
Point of Contact Name: 
Arshi Faridi
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Additive Manufacturing and Laser Processing
Mechanical Testing

Polhemus Motion Tracking System

August 11, 2025 09:33 PM

960 Hz update rate, 1 ms latency, static accuracy of 0.015 in (X/Y/Z), orientation accuracy 0.1°, resolution 0.001 mm, operation range up to 72 in, prediction tools, GUI + SDK support, supports Windows, Unity, and Linux development

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Polhemus
Model: 
Viper 16, REF 4A0783, SN 795C10010
Building: 
Room Number: 
0030
Location: 
Biomedical Engineering Lab (ESB-0030)
Functionality: 
Used in robotics, gesture recognition, biomechanics, gait analysis, fall detection, VR/AR, rehabilitation, and patient monitoring
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Biomedical Engineering
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Salam Dhou
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Mechanical Testing

Hydraulic Compression Testing Machine Servo YAW4306

August 11, 2025 09:33 PM

3000 kN capacity; load/displacement control; compression tests

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Sans / MTS
Model: 
YAW4306 / 30909001
Building: 
Room Number: 
0024
Location: 
CVE, EB1-0024
Functionality: 
Construction materials strength testing
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Civil Engineering
Point of Contact Name: 
Arshi Faridi
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Mechanical Testing

Temperature Chamber, Instron 3119606

August 11, 2025 09:32 PM

Heats specimens up to 300°C with data acquisition

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Instron / Sigma
Model: 
3119-606 / 0006702
Building: 
Room Number: 
0016
Location: 
CVE, EB1-0016
Functionality: 
Testing construction materials at elevated temperatures
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Civil Engineering
Point of Contact Name: 
Arshi Faridi
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Mechanical Testing

Potentiostat

August 11, 2025 09:30 PM

Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) with frequency range 10 µHz to 7 MHz; amplitude 0.5 mV to 1 V RMS

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Biologic
Model: 
VSP-300 / 00910
Building: 
Room Number: 
0030
Functionality: 
Used for cyclic voltammetry and EIS in bioelectrode characterization
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Biomedical Engineering
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Amani Al Othman
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Analytical Chemistry
Functional and Electronic Materials

Actuators System for Civil & Structural

August 11, 2025 09:30 PM

Static/dynamic tensile, compression, flexural tests up to 1400 kN

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
walter+bai (w+b) / BCL
Model: 
Custom built
Building: 
Room Number: 
0016
Location: 
CVE, EB1-0016
Functionality: 
Material and structural testing
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Civil Engineering
Point of Contact Name: 
Arshi Faridi
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Mechanical Testing

FTIR Spectrometer

August 11, 2025 09:27 PM

Identifies functional groups in powder samples

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
PerkinElmer Inc.
Model: 
Spectrum 3, 120175
Building: 
Room Number: 
0005
Functionality: 
Material characterization (powders)
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Chemical Engineering
Point of Contact Name: 
Muhammad Qasim
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Analytical Chemistry
Spectroscopy

Drone with Carrying Case and Accessories

August 11, 2025 09:26 PM

1 cm horizontal, 3 cm vertical accuracy; 240 ha coverage at 120m

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Wingtra / Sigma
Model: 
Not available
Building: 
Room Number: 
0007
Location: 
CVE, EB1-0007
Functionality: 
Surveying, road monitoring, vegetation, post-disaster inspection
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Civil Engineering
Point of Contact Name: 
Arshi Faridi
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 

Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer

August 11, 2025 09:25 PM

Performs thermal stability analysis and differential thermal analysis up to 800°C

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
PerkinElmer Inc.
Model: 
STA6000, 521B21091006
Building: 
Room Number: 
0005
Functionality: 
Material characterization and thermal analysis
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Chemical Engineering
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Taleb Ibrahim
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Analytical Chemistry
Functional and Electronic Materials

NADS miniSim Driving Simulator

August 11, 2025 09:24 PM

Simulates traffic, driver behavior, health metrics; multi-sensory inputs

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Driving Safety Research Institute, IOWA
Building: 
Room Number: 
0031
Location: 
CVE, ESB-0031
Functionality: 
Traffic engineering, psychology, biomedical studies
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Civil Engineering
Point of Contact Name: 
Arshi Faridi
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Mechanical Testing

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