DICLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
STRUCTURAL AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Laboratory Profile
Laboratory Name
Concrete Laboratory
Laboratory Supervisor
Prof. Dr. İdris BEDİRHANOĞLU
Address
Dicle University, Faculty of Engineering
Sur, Diyarbakır, Türkiye
Telephone
+90 (412) 241 10 00
Available Tests and Equipment
Test 1: Concrete Mix Design Test
Material Tested:
Cement, Aggregate, and Sand
Equipment Used:
Concrete Mixer
Purpose:
To determine and prepare concrete mixtures with the desired strength, durability, and workability characteristics in accordance with mix design principles.
Test 2: Sieve Analysis Test
Material Tested:
Aggregate
Equipment Used:
Sieve Shaker and Standard Sieves
Purpose:
To determine the particle size distribution of aggregates and evaluate their suitability for concrete production.
Test 3: Concrete Curing Test
Material Tested:
Concrete Cubes, Cylindrical Specimens, and Other Concrete Samples
Equipment Used:
Curing Tank
Purpose:
To provide controlled curing conditions for concrete specimens and evaluate the development of concrete properties over time.
Test 4: Aggregate Sample Splitter Test
Material Tested:
Aggregate
Equipment Used:
Aggregate Sample Splitter (Riffle Splitter)
Purpose:
To obtain representative aggregate samples for laboratory testing and quality control procedures.
Test 5: Los Angeles Abrasion Test
Material Tested:
Aggregate
Equipment Used:
Los Angeles Abrasion Testing Machine
Purpose:
To evaluate the resistance of aggregates to abrasion, impact, and wear under standardized testing conditions.
Laboratory Overview
The Structural and Earthquake Engineering Laboratory supports education, research, and testing activities related to concrete technology, construction materials, structural engineering, and earthquake-resistant design. The laboratory provides facilities for concrete production, material characterization, aggregate quality assessment, and durability investigations.
Through experimental studies and laboratory applications, students gain practical experience in concrete mix design, material testing, and quality control procedures. The laboratory also supports graduate research and scientific projects focusing on structural performance, advanced concrete technologies, and the development of resilient and sustainable civil engineering structures.