Heavy Structures Lab
Facilities for conducting conventional tests on large structural elements.
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Structural Engineering
Laboratory
Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
About the Laboratory
The Structural Engineering Laboratory at IIT Hyderabad is a comprehensive research ecosystem bridging the gap between fundamental mechanics and real-world application.
Advanced Testing
Our facility houses massive strong floors and reaction walls capable of testing full-scale structural elements. From earthquake engineering to material characterization, we push the boundaries of experimental research.
- 10m×10m Strong Floor
- Reaction Wall Systems
- High-Capacity Actuators
Computational Modeling
State-of-the-art high-performance computing resources for complex structural analysis, multi-scale simulation, and digital twinning.
Theoretical Research
Developing fundamental theories to understand structural behavior under extreme loading conditions, contributing to the core of civil engineering knowledge.
Collaborative Research
We actively collaborate with industry partners and international universities to solve global infrastructure challenges.
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Scholars
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Publications
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Labs
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Research Areas
Meet Our Labs
Structures Simulation Lab
Computational and experimental simulation of structural behavior under loads.
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Constructions Materials Lab
Testing facilities for cement, concrete, aggregates, and other construction materials.
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Structures Mechanics Lab
Experimental facilities for understanding structural behavior and mechanics.
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Materials Characterization Lab
Advanced equipment for analyzing the properties and microstructure of construction materials.
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Computational Structural Mechanics Lab (CSML)
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Sustainable and Fire Engineering Research (SAFER) Lab
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Sustainable Construction Materials (SCM) Lab
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CastCon Lab - Prof. Suriya Prakash
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Steel Structures Research Group (SSRG)
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Workshop
20 Jan 2026
Cold-Formed Light Gauge Steel Design - Fundamentals & Advancements
A comprehensive workshop on Cold-Formed Light Gauge Steel Design covering fundamentals and recent advancements in the field.
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15 Mar 2024
Inauguration of Heavy Structural Lab
The Heavy Structural Lab at IIT Hyderabad was officially inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in structural engineering research capabilities.
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24 Jan 2024
Seminar on Tall Buildings
An expert seminar on the design, analysis, and construction challenges of tall buildings, featuring insights from industry professionals and researchers.
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