MAESolid Mechanics Laboratory

Directed by: Dr. Ramamurthy Prabhakaran

The Solid Mechanics Laboratory houses several machines for measuring the mechanical properties of a variety of materials. It is equipped with a computerized data acquisition system for recording and data analysis. Recent additions are experiments in non-destructive material and composite evaluation.

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Safety Rules and Guidelines

1. Food and drinks are strictly prohibited.
2. Safety glasses/goggles must be worn when instructed.
3. No open toed shoes, jewelry, or loose clothing may be worn inside the lab. Long hair must be tied into a bun and covered with a hair net if any machinery is operated.
4. Please maintain a tidy workspace and clean the machines after use.
5. Report any damaged equipment, leaks, or malfunctions to the lab coordinator.
6. Each student should conduct himself or herself in a manner that ensures the safety of the all group members at all times.
7. Do not operate any machine without permission from the instructor.
8. Handle broken specimens carefully; they may have sharp edges.
9. ODU Lab Safety Rules, MSDS forms, and Accident Report forms can be found in the laboratory documents binder or online.
10. A First Aid Kit is located inside the lab. When needed, please utilize the kit and immediately contact lab coordinator Amit Kulkarni 757-362-4807 or email at akulk004@odu.edu.
11. For serious injuries and emergencies, please call 911 or ODU Campus Police 757-683-4000.
12. To contact the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept. call 757-683-6363.
13. For questions on safety and training certifictions, please contact Kelvin Colvin at 757-683-4592 or email at kcolvin@odu.edu

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Lab Capabilities:

• Tensile Tests

• Compression Tests

• Torsion Tests

• Bending Tests

• Measurement of Material Properties

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Lab Facilities:

• Universal Testing Machine (MTS)

• Torsion Twisting Machine

• Benestop Testing Machines

• Strain Indicators

• Other Instruments