A new post-graduate laboratory course Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering (CE 623) is developed which is currently being offered as core course. The objective of the course is to introduce students experimental techniques generally utilized in investigating static and dynamic behaviour of structural systems and components. The emphasis of the course is on the use of computer-controlled load application, instrumentation and sensors, data acquisition and interpretation systems for comparison of experimental and theoretically predicted behavior. The course is complemented with several "hands-on" experiments in the laboratory. It is expected that an experience in verifying analytical work will develop a keen insight into the theories and a careful attitude in developing new theories.

Bridge the gap between analysis and behaviour
All new experimental setup
Loading Frames, Reaction Floor, Instrumentation &
Data Acquisition and computer control
Experiments of stress analysis, structural stability, nonlinearity and dynamics
Compulsory PG Course