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Laboratory Equipment

Laboratory of Experimental Tectonics

Analogue modelling of geological processes

Rheometer

MCR 301 - Anton Paar, Physica; Modular rheometer, air bearing EC motor with frequency range 10-5-100 Hz, 0.05 μNm-200 mNm torque and 0,1 nNm torque resolution. Equipped with:(2) double Peltier temperature control; parallel plates (2), cone-plate system; Couette system with stirrer; software Rheoplus, dedicated PC, oilless compressor ST120R Fulltech

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Permanent

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Rheology testing

Type

Modelling material characterization equipment

Volcano-tectonics simulator

Equipped with: rigid support, 2 stepping motors, injectors (with different shapes and dimensions)

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Permanent

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Volcano-tectonics simulator

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Analogue modelling setup

Peristaltic pump

Watson, Marlow, Bredel Pumps. Up to 2000 ml/min from three-roller 323S/D · Precision digital speed control 1rpm steps from 3 to 400rpm, 133:1 control ratio

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Permanent

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Peristaltic pump

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Analogue modelling setup

Gelquake

Equipped with stepping motors, alluminium/plastic basal plate, dedicated PCs with remote control of the mechanics

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Permanent

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Earthquake simulator

Type

Analogue modelling setup

Foamquake

Equipped with stepping motors, alluminium/plastic basal plate, dedicated PCs with remote control of the mechanics

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Permanent

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Earthquake simulator

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Analogue modelling setup

Densimeter

Densiminer (fluids and solids)

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Permanent

Group

Porosity and density measurement equipment

Type

Modelling material characterization equipment

Pycnometer

for low(#2) and high (#1) viscous fluids

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Permanent

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Porosity and density measurement equipment

Type

Modelling material characterization equipment

Convection box

2 Glass/Plexiglas boxes - meter scale.

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Permanent

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Convection box

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Analogue modelling setup

Rainfall system

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Permanent

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Geomorphic experimental setup

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Analogue modelling setup

Convection box

Glass/Plexiglas box - dm scale (#10 of different sizes)

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Permanent

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Convection box

Type

Analogue modelling setup

Hi frame-rate camera

he FASTCAM NOVA R3-4K camera combines unique CMOS image sensor technologies with extensive high-speed digital imaging expertise, making it versatile for a wide range of applications. It offers 12-bit image recording at rates of up to 1,250 frames per second (fps). Key features of the FASTCAM NOVA R3-4K include:

  • An internal mechanical shutter for remote system calibration
  • A high-performance 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface for camera control and fast image downloads
  • Memory segmentation that enables recording to one memory partition while downloading from another
  • Compatibility with various industry-standard lens formats, including Nikon G-Type, C-mount, and Canon EF lenses Additionally, the camera features a sealed body design that protects sensitive electronics from dust and corrosive particles. It also comes with a Photron Device Control SDK for integrating the camera with custom software, along with libraries for controlling the camera in MATLAB® or LabVIEW environments.

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Permanent

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Monitoring apparatuses

Type

Modelling material characterization equipment

RST MK II

The Ring Shear Tester (aka powder tester, powder flow analyzer, bulk solid flow tester, flow property tester, shear cell tester, simply a ring shear cell) is designed to determine the flow properties of powders and bulk solids (e.g., including powders, flour, cement, clay). The key flow properties of powders and bulk solids measured by the Ring Shear Tester include flowability, compressive strength, internal friction, time consolidation, wall friction, and bulk density.

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Permanent

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Rotary shear apparatus

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Modelling material characterization equipment

Hi frame-rate camera

Monitoring Optical High frame rate camera Videocamera AVT - Image S; Equipped with 4,5 m cable, lenses Megapixel low distortion 12mm and 25 mm, cable and trigger generator, acquisition system, recording system

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Permanent

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Monitoring apparatuses

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Modelling material characterization equipment

Hi frame-rate camera

Videocamera IDS-U3-3070SE-M-GLm equipped with CHIO 5 Mpxls Lens 1/1.8inch - Focal 6mm, cable and trigger generator, acquisition system, recording system

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Permanent

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Monitoring apparatuses

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Modelling material characterization equipment

3D laser scan

#2 Laser scans. Includes dedicated PCs, reverse engineering software, merging and alignment software STL, ASCII, VRML output.

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Permanent

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Monitoring apparatuses

Type

Modelling material characterization equipment

dynamometer

Digital force sensors sensitivity 0.02 N. Equipped with software Emperor Lite.

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Permanent

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measurement of strength and stress

Type

Modelling material characterization equipment

Camera

7 digital cameras and 2 reflex with intervalometers

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Permanent

Group

Monitoring apparatuses

Type

Modelling material characterization equipment

Sandbox

Sandbox - meter scale

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Permanent

Group

Deformation experimental setup

Type

Analogue modelling setup