Material Testing Laboratory

The Material Testing Laboratory serves as a pivotal hub for evaluating and analysing the physical and mechanical properties of construction materials. It stands as an essential facility for students, researchers, and professionals in the field. This laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and apparatus designed to conduct a wide array of tests on materials such as concrete, asphalt, steel, soil, aggregates, and more. These tests play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, durability, and safety of structures, infrastructure, and building materials. The laboratory not only facilitates practical learning experiences for students but also supports innovative research initiatives, enabling the development of robust, sustainable, and resilient construction materials for the ever-evolving demands of the civil engineering industry.
The following major instruments/ equipment are available.

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Commercial Testing facility is also available in this lab

• Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
• Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
• Sieve Analysis of Coarse Aggregates
• Sieve Analysis and Fineness modulus of Fine Aggregates
• Flakiness Index Elongation of Coarse Aggregates
• Elongation Index of Coarse Aggregate
• Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate
• Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Magnesium Sulfate
• Unit Weight /Density of Fine and Coarse Aggregate
• Consistency, Initial and final Setting time of Cement
• Compressive Strength of Cement Mortars/other materials
• Per set of 3 cubes (with preparation)
• Tensile Strength of Cement Mortars/other Materials
• Per set of 3 Brackets(with preparation)
• Expansion of Cement by Autoclave Method (Per set of 3 Specimen)
• Flexural Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars
• Early Stiffening of Portland Cement (Mortar Method)
• Drying Shrinkage of Mortar Containing Portland Cement (Per set of 3 Specimen)
• Concrete Mix Design Including testing of aggregates
• Compressive Strength of Concrete Standard Cube/Cylinder/Cores/Pavers
• Compressive Strength of Concrete large Specimens of size upto 12 inches
• Compressive Strength of Concrete masonry Blocks
• Concrete Cutting and grinding of Cores
• Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• Pulse Velocities and Ultrasonic Elastic Constants
• Tensile strength test of Steel reinforcing bars including Bend tests up to 40 mm diameter
• Tensile strength test with 0.2% proof stress and modulus of elasticity with Electronic Extensometer Graph
• Compression and Shear Tests of Steel Products
• Impact Testing of Metallic Specimen
• Stress/stroke/Time Graphs
• Verification of Test Report
• Unit Weight of steel Rebars
• Bend Test only
• Re-bend Test
• PH value test
• Sulfate content test
• Chloride content test
• Electrical conductivity test
• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
• Hardness test of water
• Thermal Conductivity test of soils

Department follows the health, environmental and safety (HSE) standards in the lab in letter and in spirit. The fire evacuation plan, necessary PPE and fire extinguisher are available; few snaps are shown below.

For further details, please contact:

• Dr. Sadaqat Ullah Khan (Professor and Chairperson/ Lab Supervisor)

          Email: ccd_tiest@neduet.edu.pk

• Engr. Shahzaib Ahmed Shaikh (Lab Engineer/In charge)

         Email: ahmed.shahzaib@neduet.edu.pk

• Mr. Asadullah Memon (Lab Technician )

 

Soil Mechanics Laboratory

Soil Mechanics Lab is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to advancing the understanding of soil behaviour and its applications in geotechnical engineering. This lab serves as a hub for research, education, and practical experimentation, providing students and researchers with a comprehensive environment to study soil properties and their interactions with engineering structures.

Commercial Testing facility is also available in this lab

•  Environmental Testing
•  The natural moisture content of the soil
•  Determination of Liquid Limits and Plastic Limits and plasticity index
•  Determination of Shrinkage Limit of Soil
•  Determination of Grain size distribution by Hydrometer Analysis
•  Determination of Grain size distribution by Hydrometer Analysis For Colloidal Suspensions
•  Filterable (TSS) and non-filterable (TDS) materials
•  Microscopy gradation of colloidal particles
•  Sphericity and Roundness test of soil
•  Classification of Soil (LL+PL+PSD)
•  Specific Gravity of soil
•  Compaction (Standard Proctor Test)
•  Compaction (Modified Proctor Test)
•  Field density test (Sand Cone Method)
•  The relative density of cohesion less soil
•  Determination of Soil Permeability (coarse-grained soils)
•  Determination of Soil Permeability (fine-grained soils)
•  One dimensional Consolidation of Soil
•  One-Dimensional Swell or Collapse of Soils (ASTM D4546 – 14)
•  Determination of free swell index of soils (IS 2720-41 (1977))
•  Unconfined Compression Test
•  Direct Shear Test of Soil
•  Vane Shear Test (for Soft and sensitive soils)
•  Un-soaked Soaked CBR Complete
•  Triaxial Test (UU-Test)
•  Triaxial Test (CU-Test) without pore pressure measurement
•  Triaxial Test (CU-Test) with pore pressure measurement
•  Triaxial Test (CD-Test) with pore pressure measurement
•  Sensitivity index test of soil
•  Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Saturated Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter
•  Sand Ruggedness
•  Lightweight Material
•  Mica content Alkali-aggregate Activity
•  Chemical Testing
•  PH value test
•  Sulfate content test
•  Chloride content test
•  Organic matter content
•  Electrical conductivity test
•  Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
•  Hardness test of water
•  Thermal Conductivity test of soils

Department follows the health, environmental and safety (HSE) standards in the lab in letter and in spirit. The fire evacuation plan, necessary PPE and fire extinguisher are available; few snaps are shown below.

For further details, please contact:

•  Dr. Sadaqat Ullah Khan (Professor and Chairperson/ Lab Supervisor)

           Email: ccd_tiest@neduet.edu.pk

•  Engr. Waqas Raza (Lecturer/In charge)

           Email: Waqas@cloud.neduet.edu.pk

•  Mr. Asadullah Memon (Lab Technician )

 

Environmental & Chemistry Laboratory

The Environmental and Chemistry Laboratories are state-of-the-art research and educational facilities dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of chemistry and environmental science. These well-equipped labs provide an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to explore the intricate intersections between chemistry, environmental analysis, and civil engineering.
In the Chemistry Lab, students have access to essential tools such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, flame photometers, drying ovens, and triple beam balances.
The Environmental Lab is specifically tailored for research and analysis related to environmental science and quality assessment. Here, a suite of equipment, including water quality meters, turbidity meters, and sound meters, empowers researchers to measure and assess a range of environmental parameters.

Commercial Testing facility are under development in this lab

Department follows the health, environmental and safety (HSE) standards in the lab in letter and in spirit. The fire evacuation plan, necessary PPE and fire extinguisher are available; few snaps are shown below.

For further details, please contact:
Dr. Tehmina Ayub (Professor/Lab Supervisor)
Email: tehmina@neduet.edu.pk
Engr. Syed Muhammd Yasir Ashrafi (Lecturer/In charge)
Email: sashrafi@neduet.edu.pk
Mr. Asadullah Memon (Lab Technician )

 

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

The Fluid Mechanics Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with a range of specialized apparatus and equipment to support research and practical experimentation in the field of fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering. This laboratory offers students and researchers the opportunity to explore various fluid dynamics principles and phenomena, such as Bernoulli's principle, water hammer, losses in pipes and bends, open channel flow, and the impact of jet, among others. It houses essential equipment like the Hydraulic Bench and Osborne Reynolds Apparatus to facilitate hands-on learning and investigation of fluid properties and behaviours. The laboratory serves as a crucial hub for advancing knowledge and skills in fluid mechanics within the civil engineering department, allowing students and faculty to conduct experiments, analyse results, and gain practical insights into the dynamics of fluids in diverse engineering applications.

Commercial Testing facility are under development in this lab

Department follows the health, environmental and safety (HSE) standards in the lab in letter and in spirit. The fire evacuation plan, necessary PPE and fire extinguisher are available; few snaps are shown below.

For further details, please contact:

• Dr. Tehmina Ayub (Professor/Lab Supervisor)

         Email: tehmina@neduet.edu.pk

• Engr. Syed Muhammd Yasir Ashrafi (Lecturer/In charge)

         Email: sashrafi@neduet.edu.pk

• Mr. Asadullah Memon (Lab Technician )

 

Highway & Transportation Laboratory

The Highway and Transportation Lab stands as a pivotal institution at the forefront of modern transportation and infrastructure research. With a mission to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of road networks, this cutting-edge laboratory is committed to exploring innovative solutions and conducting comprehensive analysis in the field of transportation engineering. Equipped with a diverse range of advanced instruments and apparatus, the lab plays a crucial role in addressing the multifaceted challenges that confront transportation and highway infrastructure
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Commercial Testing facility is also in this lab

•  Asphalt Penetration Test
•  Asphalt Ductility Test
•  Determination of Softening point of Asphalt
•  Quantitative extraction of bitumen
•  Specific Gravity
•  Flash and Fire Point
•  Viscosity at 60 ˚C
•  Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
•  Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
•  Los Angles Abrasion Test at 500 rev
•  Los Angles Abrasion Test at 1000 rev
•  Aggregate Impact Value
•  Aggregate Crushing Value
•  Sieve Analysis of Coarse Aggregates
•  Sieve Analysis and Fineness modulus of Fine Aggregates
•  Flakiness Index Elongation of Coarse Aggregates
•  Elongation Index of Coarse Aggregates
•  Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate
•  Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Magnesium Sulfate
•  Unit Weight /Density of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

Department follows the health, environmental and safety (HSE) standards in the lab in letter and in spirit.

For further details, please contact:

 

• Dr. Muhammad Aslam Bhutto (Associate Professor / Lab Supervisor)

          Email: mabhutto@neduet.edu.pk

• Engr. Mohsin Ali (Lecturer /In charge)

          Email: mohsinjani@neduet.edu.pk

• Mr. Asadullah Memon (Lab Technician )

 

Surveying Laboratory

The Surveying Lab is a specialized facility dedicated to the precise measurement and mapping of the Earth's surface. Surveying, as a fundamental aspect of civil engineering, plays a critical role in numerous fields, including construction, land development, environmental planning, and geospatial analysis. This state-of-the-art laboratory is equipped with a range of advanced instruments that enable professionals and researchers to gather accurate data, contributing to the creation of detailed topographic maps, precise boundary determinations, and the efficient execution of civil engineering projects.

Commercial Testing facility is also in this lab

Department follows the health, environmental and safety (HSE) standards in the lab in letter and in spirit.

For further details, please contact:

• Dr. Muhammad Aslam Bhutto (Associate Professor / Lab Supervisor)

          Email: mabhutto@neduet.edu.pk

• Engr. Mohsin Ali (Lecturer /In charge)

         Email: mohsinjani@neduet.edu.pk

• Mr. Touqeer Ali (Lab Technician )

 

Engineering Mechanics Laboratory

This is a primary lab used to conduct the practicals of the Statics and Dynamics course. It provides the knowledge of fundamental principles of all the advanced courses and experimental work related to structural engineering. The conducted practicals includes to experimental understanding of the Newton's Laws of Motions, Two-dimensional Motions, Beam support and reactions and so on

Department follows the health, environmental and safety (HSE) standards in the lab in letter and in spirit.

For further details, please contact:

• Dr. Abdul Salam Buller (Associate Professor / Lab Supervisor)

          Email: engr.salam@neduet.edu.pk

• Engr. Mohsin Ali (Lecturer /In charge)

          Email: mohsinjani@neduet.edu.pk

• Mr. Asad Ali (Lab Technician )

 

Computer Laboratory

The computer lab is a well-furnished, air conditioned lab in the department of Civil Engineering. It offers a comfortable learning environment to students. Currently there are 34, Desktop Computers available in the lab. There are various software’s installed such as AutoCAD, Revit, MATLAB, Python, Grasp, ETABS etc. The other facilities include: Multimedia Projector and White board.
Work Station in the lab Specifications are Desktop Computers Dell OptiPlex 7080 Tower Desktop PC, 10th Generation, Core-i7 10700
Lab View

Exit signs, Fire Extinguisher and Safety Posters have been provided.

For further details, please contact:

 

• Dr. Tehmina Ayub (Professor / Lab Supervisor)

         Email: tehmina@neduet.edu.pk

• Engr. Aqsa Murad (Lecturer /In charge)

         Email: aqsa.murad@neduet.edu.pk

• Mr. Touqeer Ali (Lab Technician )