Inauguration of Heavy Structural Lab

The Heavy Structural Lab at IIT Hyderabad was officially inaugurated, establishing a state-of-the-art facility for structural engineering research and testing.

About the Lab

The Heavy Structural Lab is equipped with advanced testing facilities capable of conducting large-scale structural experiments. This includes:

• High-capacity loading systems
• Strong floor and reaction wall systems
• Advanced data acquisition systems
• Multi-directional testing capabilities

Significance

This inauguration marks a major milestone for structural engineering research at IIT Hyderabad, enabling researchers to:

• Conduct full-scale structural tests
• Validate numerical models with experimental data
• Advance research in seismic engineering
• Collaborate with industry partners on real-world problems

Gallery

Photos from the inauguration ceremony will be available soon.