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Home to one of Canada's most expansive structural engineering laboratories
Spanning approximately 700 square meters in total area
Features a 600 square meter strong floor for applying both tension and compression gravity loads
Includes two robust walls equipped with high-capacity (2000 kN) MTS loading actuators featuring large 30-inch strokes, positioned perpendicularly for applying lateral loads in tension or compression
Each reinforced wall measures 11 meters in height and 5.7 meters in length
The facility boasts a 14-meter ceiling clearance
Equipped with a 20-ton overhead crane
Includes a 5-ton capacity forklift
Features dual access doors to accommodate large flatbed and transport trucks
Offers 100 square meters of exterior fenced storage space
Contains a large loading frame suitable for testing major structural components like bridge decks, beams, and walls
A medium loading frame capable of applying 4000 kN compression, 3000 kN tension, and 1000 kN lateral loads
A compact loading frame for medium-scale structural testing
Windsor's distinctive collaborative environment among academia, businesses, and industries provides access to cutting-edge engineering resources and exceptional professional prospects. Whether you're a high schooler exploring engineering, a prospective graduate student contemplating master's or doctoral studies, or an industry professional seeking research solutions, our Faculty of Engineering stands ready to assist.
Our engineering programs cultivate professional expertise while equipping students to address societal and global environmental challenges through technical solutions.