Laboratory Room(s): EAS 3270
Area: 300 sq. ft.

Mission:

Students are instructed in experimental data reduction methods, error analysis, and the fundamental operation of instruments used to measure force, torque, strain, temperature, linear and rotational motion.

Equipment:

The laboratory has six laboratory stations, each equipped with the following:

Oscilloscope.
Digital Multi-meter.
Signal Generator.
Power Supply, 3 output with regulation.
Strip Chart Recorder with various measurement modules.
Hot plate and beakers.
Cantilever beam with strain gage.
Thermometer and thermocouples.
Electrical breadboard, components, jumper wires and tools.

Additionally, the lab has a full complement of micrometers, calipers, bore gages, and rulers. Infrared temperature measurement devices, included optical pyrometers and an infrared cameras are brought into the lab as needed for demonstration purposes.

Capital improvement has been performed in the lab in the last three years. The majority of the oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators have been replaced with new units. (Cost of improvement: $3500).

Students: The lab accommodates from 12-18 students at six experimental stations.