Laboratory

Lab Space:

Currently, we have three labs: MEL B231. MEB 111 and MEB 113.

The MEL B231 lab is a bio-safety level II lab which is used for human bone subject related research work, while the other two labs in MEB are used for other projects.

Lab Equipment:

Lab Owned Equipment: 

Mechanical Testing Machine: MTS Insight II

Featuring a tabletop, single-column design, MTS Insight Models 2 Electromechanical Testing System provide a wide range of testing capabilities in a compact, ergonomic frame. This system is ideal for low-force applications like tensile, compression, bend, peel, and shear tests. The MTS Insight Model 2 kN system features a maximum force capacity of 2 kN. This model combine an elegantly simple drive system, state-of-the-art electronics, and an intuitive user-interface to produce accurate and reliable results. As with all MTS Insight systems, TestWorks can be configured to meet your specific test requirements. These systems consistently deliver superior quality results.

 Buehler Isomet 1000 Precision Sectioning Sawsaw.20100211.4b747a7ba2cda5.52580684
 Buehler EcoMet 3000 Variable Speed Grinder-Polisher
 Memmert UNE 300 Ovenoven.20100211.4b747e3382efe2.90085640
  Sherline Vertical Milling Machine CNC Systemcnc_mill.20100211.4b747b6b9edcc9.40224727
 Grizzly 12 SPEED HEAVY-DUTY BENCH-TOP DRILL PRESSdrill_press.20100211.4b747e409c8495.67549673

 

Methodology

We applied various methods and techniques to characterize biological and nano materials in a comprehensive way. We measure mechanical properties by tensile, compression, bending, shear testing and nanoindentation. Micro-CT(Beckman ITG group), SEM, TEM(MRL), Ultrasonic imaging are used to assess the structure information while and chemical composition is analyzed by EDS, FTIR(Chemical Imaging and Structures Laboratory), DEXA.

If you have any questions or would like get more information about our lab, please contact Prof Jasiuk or Dr. Feng.