Laboratories
Research Groups and Laboratories – Department of Civil Engineering
Research Groups
1) Geotechnics and Pavement Research Group of ES (GEOPAVES)
- Unit: Department of Civil Engineering
- Leader: Jamilla Emi Sudo Lutif Teixeira
- CNPq Link: GEOPAVES
2) Structural Analysis and Experimentation Group
- Unit: Department of Civil Engineering
- Leader: Adenilcia Fernanda Grobério Calenzani
- CNPq Link: Structural Analysis Group
3) Sustainability Assessment and Environmental Impact Reduction in Civil Construction
- Unit: Department of Civil Engineering
- Leader: Maristela Gomes da Silva
- CNPq Link: Sustainability Group
4) Geotechnical Engineering Practice
- Unit: Department of Civil Engineering
- Leader: Katia Vanessa Bicalho
- CNPq Link: Geotechnical Practice
5) Technology Group in Portland Cement-Based Materials
- Unit: Department of Civil Engineering
- Leader: Rudiele Aparecida Schankoski
- CNPq Link: Cement-Based Materials
Laboratories
I - Geotechnics and Pavement Laboratory (LABGEOPAV)
LABGEOPAV is used for research related to the following PPGEC research lines:
- Utilization of industrial waste and by-products as construction materials
- Rheological characterization of construction materials
- Foundations, earthworks, and experimental geotechnics
Main Research Topics:
- Unsaturated soils
- Waste utilization
- Pavement engineering
- Undrained soil strength
- Soft soils
- Geotechnical field tests
- Soil permeability
Main Equipment:
- Dynamic triaxial equipment
- Servo-controlled consolidation presses
- Dynamic shear rheometer
- Equipment for micro-surfacing evaluation (LWT, WTAT)
- Superpave gyratory compactor
- Soil and asphalt mixture compactors (CBR and Marshall)
- Geotechnical testing equipment (Casagrande, MCT, sieves, etc.)
- Press for ISC, Marshall stability and flow, and indirect tensile strength tests
- Equipment for asphalt binder classification (penetration, ring and ball, ductility, Saybolt-Furol viscometer)
II - Structural Laboratory (LEST)
LEST is used for research in the following PPGEC research lines:
- Steel-concrete composite structures
- Sustainable construction and architecture
Main Research Topics:
- Composite steel-concrete slabs
- Construction systems using thermoplastic composites
- Cold-formed steel sections
Main Equipment:
- Steel profile reaction frame with modular spans
- ADS2002-IP-B-5 data acquisition system from LYNX Tecnologia Eletrônica LTDA (48 channels)
- Hydraulic actuators (100t, 25t, and 20t capacities)
- Force and displacement measurement systems (load cells, accelerometers, displacement transducers)
III - Construction Materials Laboratory (LEMAC)
LEMAC supports research in:
- Concrete and mortar technology
- Performance and sustainability assessment of building materials
- Rheological characterization of construction materials
- Steel-concrete composite structures
Main Equipment:
- Amsler Universal Press (50t capacity)
- EMIC Universal Press (30t and 300t capacities)
- Durability testing equipment
- Engineering forensic analysis equipment
- Ovens, muffle furnaces, sieves, crushers, and grinders
LEMAC also provides technical consulting services to construction companies, cement producers, and other industry stakeholders.
IV - Planning and Design Laboratory (LPP)
LPP focuses on sustainable construction and architecture research. It is involved in national projects such as:
- Brazilian Antarctic Program (INCT-APA)
- São Pedro and São Paulo Archipelago Program (PROARQUIPÉLAGO)
- Pró-Trindade Program (in collaboration with the Brazilian Navy and Ministry of the Environment)
International Collaborations:
- Universidad del Bío-Bío (Chile)
- Universidad de Oviedo (Spain)
- University of Minho (Portugal)
Infrastructure:
- 16 desktop computers, 2 laptops, 2 scanners, 2 printers, 1 plotter, 1 projector
- Equipment for environmental comfort and field measurements (anemometers, GPS, cameras, sound level meters, electronic measuring tapes, temperature and humidity recorders)
V - Simultaneous Engineering and BIM Laboratory (LABESBIM)
LABESBIM supports research on:
- Life cycle performance evaluation of buildings
- Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with life cycle assessment methods
Objectives:
- Promote research in BIM and Simultaneous Engineering
- Develop digital construction processes and virtual simulations
- Connect the university with industry professionals and other institutions
Facilities:
- A dedicated room with 6 computers and supporting equipment
VI - Mathematical Modeling and Metaheuristics Laboratory for Production Engineering (LAMMEP)
LAMMEP focuses on:
- Mathematical modeling and metaheuristics for solving logistics and transport problems
- Environmental impact assessment of transport systems using mathematical techniques
- Event prediction (failures) using neural networks and inferential statistics
Main Equipment:
- High-performance computing:
- Xeon Dual-Core processor (10 cores each) with 64GB RAM
- Xeon Dual-Core processor (12 cores each) with 128GB RAM
Research Collaborations:
- UFES-Alegre, UFES-São Mateus, IFES-Serra, IFES-Cariacica, UFRJ/COPPE (Transport Engineering Program)
VII - Computational Mechanics Laboratory (NEXEM)
NEXEM supports research in:
- Steel and steel-concrete composite structures
- Reinforced and prestressed concrete structures
- Solid mechanics and numerical methods
Facilities:
- A two-story building inaugurated in 2002
- Ground floor: Computer lab and mini-auditorium (30 students) for PPGEC structural courses and defenses
- Upper floor: Offices for structural engineering professors
- Computer lab with 16 modern computers
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