Construction Technology - School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI

Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI

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Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management Technology

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Experimental Structures Laboratory

Overview/Purpose
The Experimental Structures Laboratory was established for the purpose of:

Build prototype structures to scale to learn about the building methodology and terminology (example: building a ranch house employing wood frame construction),
Design and build composite members and test them to failure,
Design and construct wood trusses and bridges and test them to failure.

Over the years, this lab has also been used to host grade school and high school students in relation to technology achievement programs and events. The most notable event is the statewide Bridge Building Competition held on National Engineers Week each year. Also, the lab has hosted the Science Olympiad, and the MEAP Program (Minority Engineering Advancement Program).

Types of Work Performed:

Scale model of a wood frame house
Built-Up-Beam made from 6-1-1/2" x 1/8" x 30" White Pine wood pieces
Bridge made from ¼" square balsa wood
Truss made from ¼" square balsa wood
Tower made from 1/16" square balsa wood

Teaching and Training - Courses Using this Laboratory:

CEMT 120 Construction Materials and Systems
CEMT 160 Statics
CEMT 260 Strength of Materials
CEMT 267 Materials Testing
CEMT 350 Structural Design for Construction
Bridge Building Contest
Science Olympiad
MEAP (Minority Engineering Advancement Program)

Equipment, Hardware, and Software in the Laboratory:

Tool kits with miniature saws, hammers, knifes, etc.
Various clamps and clamping fixtures
Variety of glues, nails, screws and other fasteners

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