Lab Prof In Charge: Prof P.C. Ashwin Kumar
The Corrosion Test Facility Lab is an integral part of the Material Testing Facility in the Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee. The lab is dedicated to studying the corrosion behaviour of construction and structural materials under diverse environmental conditions. Since corrosion is one of the leading causes of material degradation and structural failure, the facility plays a vital role in advancing safe and durable engineering practices.
The lab is equipped with modern experimental setups for accelerated corrosion testing, electrochemical measurements, and long-term exposure studies. These facilities allow researchers to investigate corrosion mechanisms in steel reinforcement, concrete, and other structural alloys commonly used in civil and earthquake-resistant infrastructure. The lab also enables evaluation of protective coatings, inhibitors, and novel corrosion-resistant materials, thereby providing practical solutions for extending the service life of structures.
Research conducted here focuses not only on understanding fundamental corrosion processes but also on developing mitigation strategies tailored for earthquake-prone regions, where compromised durability can increase structural vulnerability. By combining scientific investigation with engineering applications, the Corrosion Test Facility Lab contributes significantly to sustainable material design, improved structural resilience, and the advancement of national and international codes related to corrosion safety in civil engineering.
Equipment Available in the Lab:-
1. Updating soon
The Corrosion Test Facility Lab is an integral part of the Material Testing Facility in the Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee. The lab is dedicated to studying the corrosion behaviour of construction and structural materials under diverse environmental conditions. Since corrosion is one of the leading causes of material degradation and structural failure, the facility plays a vital role in advancing safe and durable engineering practices.
The lab is equipped with modern experimental setups for accelerated corrosion testing, electrochemical measurements, and long-term exposure studies. These facilities allow researchers to investigate corrosion mechanisms in steel reinforcement, concrete, and other structural alloys commonly used in civil and earthquake-resistant infrastructure. The lab also enables evaluation of protective coatings, inhibitors, and novel corrosion-resistant materials, thereby providing practical solutions for extending the service life of structures.
Research conducted here focuses not only on understanding fundamental corrosion processes but also on developing mitigation strategies tailored for earthquake-prone regions, where compromised durability can increase structural vulnerability. By combining scientific investigation with engineering applications, the Corrosion Test Facility Lab contributes significantly to sustainable material design, improved structural resilience, and the advancement of national and international codes related to corrosion safety in civil engineering.
Equipment Available in the Lab:-
1. Updating soon
