In the testing laboratory of the Institute of Structural Engineering (Science Center, TU Wien Lilienthalgasse 14, Object OC, A-1030 Vienna), researchers at TU Wien investigate the material and component behavior of various building materials and load-bearing structures. It is equipped with state-of-the-art testing machines and measurement technology to determine the load-bearing capacity, serviceability and durability of components in destructive tests. The experiments are mainly carried out in a compression test frame with a clamping field and a tensile testing machine/fatigue testing machine. With compressive forces of up to 18,000 kN, tensile forces of up to 45,000 kN and dynamic loads with top loads of up to 25,000 kN, our laboratory is home to some of the most powerful testing machines in the world. Of course, the laboratory also offers the possibility of tests on smaller components with additional test frames. An overview of all testing machines including image videos can be found here:

https://www.tuwien.at/cee/tragkonstruktionen/labor

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