Laboratories

Bascule Bridge Laboratory: In this lab, structural analysis on the trunnion-hub-girder assembly of bascule bridges is performed. This lab is under the guidance of Glen Besterfield and Autar Kaw.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory: This facility is a graduate research facility, run by Muhammad Rahman, and dedicated to the simulation and analysis of complex fluid dynamics problems.

Computational Solid Mechanics Laboratory: In this laboratory in ENG 205, computational analysis is performed in all areas of solid Mechanics. This lab is under the guidance of Autar Kaw and Glen Besterfield.

Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) Laboratory: Glen Besterfield administers this laboratory which contains up to date PC work stations, scanners, printers and plotters. A variety of software is available for performing advanced design and analysis tasks.

Dynamic Systems Laboratory: This facility is use for both teaching and research, and is administered by Daniel Hess. The lab is equipped with the state of the art hardware for the testing and analysis of dynamics systems, including vibrations and friction phenomena.

Holistic Numerical Methods Institute:  Funded by National Science Foundation, the mission of the institute is to bring customized numerical methods holistically to the engineering/science undergraduate.  The USF investigators on the funding are Autar Kaw, Glen Besterfield, and Jim Eison.

Hydraulics Laboratory: Under the direction of Jose Porteiro this new laboratory includes test apparatus, sensors and control equipment for studying complex fluid dynamics found in modern hydraulic power transmission system.

Measurements Laboratory (ME. Lab I) : Also known as ME Lab 1, this facility is an undergraduate teaching laboratory, built and run by Stuart Wilkinson. Included are a large variety of experiment apparatus covering demonstrations in the fields of fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, thermodynamics, i.c engines and electric machines.

Mechanical Laboratory II : The facility is used for undergraduate teaching of seniors, and administered by Thomas Eason. The lab emphasized the computer control of experiments, including hardware interfacing, software control and data logging.

Gastrobotics Laboratory : This research facility is under the direction of Stuart Wilkinson. The laboratory specializes in novel technologies related to food powered robots; including sensors, microbial fuel cells and autonomous vehicles.

Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology Program: The purpose of this project is to develop integrated rehabilitation technology systems that will increase employment of individuals with disabilities. This project provides comprehensive statewide services to include assessment and implementation for all rehabilitation technologies, including assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering.

Wind Tunnel Laboratory : Under the direction of Jose L.F. Porteiro, this research facility includes a low turbulence wind tunnel, fitted with advanced hot-wire and laser-Doppler anemometer systems for precise air flow measurement.