Rock Mechanics Laboratory

The Rock Mechanics Laboratory was established in 1983. Since then, the laboratory has achieved considerable success in teaching, academic research, and support services to the engineering community. The laboratory's research areas primarily include rock mechanics, geological hazard prevention, slope development, and the study of earth material properties. Through collaborative education and industry partnerships, the laboratory provides its research findings to the engineering community as a reference, aiming to achieve technical exchange and promote the improvement of engineering quality.
The main equipment in this laboratory includes:

• 50-ton MTS dynamic testing machine
• 10-ton and 30-ton direct rock shear testing machines
• 10-ton rock creep testing system
• 10-ton high and low temperature dynamic triaxial testing system
• High-temperature and high-pressure triaxial testing system for rocks
• Earth resistance detection system
• Ground-penetrating radar detection system
• Electronic cone penetration tester (CPT)
• Ultrasonic measuring instrument
• Ground tilt observation instrument
• Ground subsidence observation instrument

The main research areas of this laboratory are:

• Research on the Failure Behavior of Soft Rock under Different Temperature and Pressure Environments
• Investigation and Research on the Characteristics of Highway Slope Collapse
• Investigation and study on soil physical properties and mechanical behavior in subsidence areas
• Investigation and research on land subsidence and liquefaction problems
• Applications and Research of Ground Penetrating Radar in Civil Engineering
• Engineering properties of earth materials
• Research on preventing erosion of slopes submerged by reservoirs

Our laboratory's educational services include:

• Engineering property tests of rock materials
• Tests for the engineering properties of rocks include single compressive strength, water absorption, specific gravity, elasticity, hardness, and Los Angeles abrasion rate.
• Glazed ceramic tube test
• The testing items for glazed ceramic tubes include pressure resistance test, bending resistance test, water tightness test, and chemical resistance test.
• High-pressure concrete interlocking floor tile test
• Electron cone penetration test (CPT test)
• It can perform geological exploration and liquefaction potential detection.
• Ground-penetrating radar detection
• The testing projects include the exploration of underground soil layers, structures, pipelines, caves, and historical sites.
• Earth material strength and deformation characteristics

Soil dynamics laboratory

Established in 1989, this laboratory's primary purpose is to support research in soil dynamics; it is a research-oriented laboratory. Currently, the laboratory also supports industry-academia collaboration services, thereby providing research findings for application in the engineering field.
The main testing equipment in this laboratory is as follows:

• Computer-aided dynamic triaxial testing machine
• Computer-Aided Resonance Column Tester
• Borehole Testing Instrument
• Cross-hole well testing instrument
• Micro-motion tester
• Digital oscilloscope
• Computer-Aided Dynamic Signal Analyzer
• Non-destructive testing equipment
• Low-frequency to high-frequency speedometers and accelerometers
• Small vibration machine(shaker)

The main research directions of this laboratory are:

• Liquefaction characteristics and subsidence of sandy soil under repeated loads
• Soil liquefaction potential assessment and countermeasures in reclaimed industrial areas along the Tainan coast
• Research on the detection of underground cavities and life support pipelines using ground-penetrating radar
• Application of surface spectroscopy in soil dynamic properties
• Non-destructive testing methods for the inspection and evaluation of existing large-scale water conveyance tunnel trunk lines and air conditioning systems.
• Research on the Seismic Wave Blocking Effect of Seismic Isolation Methods
• Automatic monitoring and analysis of environmental vibration

Our main educational services include: various special research projects in conjunction with testing instruments, dynamic triaxial tests (undisturbed soil and remolded soil), resonant column tests, borehole testing of soil layers, cross-hole testing of soil layers, micro-motion tests, non-destructive testing of foundations or continuous walls, monitoring tests of soil layers or slopes, and analysis and evaluation of soil liquefaction potential.

Vibration Dynamics Laboratory

This laboratory primarily aims to support research and teaching. In terms of teaching, it integrates modal analysis of model beams with undergraduate vibration dynamics courses. In terms of research, it is currently conducting modal experimental analysis of the mutual damping vibration of oil tanks to cross-validate the conclusions of theoretical analysis.
The main equipment in this laboratory is as follows:

• Spectrum analyzer (B&K 2032, Analyzer)
• Accelerometer
• Impulse Hammer
• Exciter
• Oscilloscope
• Force Transducer
• Charge Amplifier
• Power Amplifier

Soil reinforcement laboratory

This laboratory was established to promote theoretical innovation in soil reinforcement and the application of geosynthetics. Now in its eleventh year, the laboratory emphasizes independent thinking and the cultivation of both hands-on and analytical skills in its training. The experimental equipment described below was designed and assembled by faculty and students themselves, and some of the research hardware and software equipment was also assembled in-house.
Main equipment:

• Soil Structure Model Test System
• A retaining wall test system using steel rods to simulate idealized soil
• Reinforced Wide-Width Tensile Testing System
• Large-scale direct shear test system
• Large plane strain testing system
• Automatic observation system for large mudstone stiffened test walls
• Soil Structure Strain Field Measurement Image Processing System

Research directions:

• Behavior of large stiffened retaining structures under heavy rain and load
• Feasibility study on using clay as a backfill material for reinforced retaining walls
• Application of geotextile sand-sealed pipes in sludge treatment
• Research on the seismic behavior of reinforced soil structures

Computer-Aided Engineering Laboratory

The goal of this laboratory is to research and develop theories, technologies, and software systems related to system optimization and automation in civil engineering.

Introduction to Computer Science (Freshman Year)

Transportation Engineering (Second Year)

Introduction to Homework Research (Second Year)

Engineering Algorithms (Junior)

Research on assignments (Master's and Doctoral degrees)

The research in this laboratory focuses primarily on the optimization and automation of engineering systems. Currently, the main research directions include:

Highway geometry design automation

Particle packing simulation

Automatic scheduling of rail trains

Container yard optimization management

This laboratory develops practical software systems based on theoretical research. Currently, the following software systems are under development:

• Intelligent route selection support system

This system is a highway geometry design auxiliary system. This software has automatic alignment capabilities and can automatically plan the horizontal and vertical alignment of highways in accordance with the specifications, taking into account external constraints such as local terrain, design standards, and land use restrictions.

• Particle filling simulation system

The primary function of this system is to simulate the filling and stacking of particles in a container. Utilizing user-defined gradations and particle shape distributions, the system can simulate particle packing patterns, assess the maximum achievable density of the material, and provide customized solutions based on user needs.
Various cross-sectional views are available.

Orbital Engineering Laboratory

This laboratory was established with funding from the College of Engineering's Top University Project Highlight Laboratory and was officially inaugurated in November 2014 by distinguished alumnus and Premier Mao Chi-kuo of the Executive Yuan. Its goal is to promote interdisciplinary research, inter-departmental collaboration, and connect the needs and resources of industry, government, and academia, making our university a national hub for rail transportation technology. As of 2015,

The main testing equipment includes:

• A 35-meter test track with a 1067mm gauge (including turnout No. 8)
• 1435mm gauge embedded light rail track, 10 meters long
• Wireless Rail Temperature and Stress Monitoring System (SFT)
• Rail Corrugated Wear Detection and Analysis System (CAT)
• Rail side wear/track component testing instrument
• Leica C10 3D Laser Scanner
• Optotrak Certus High-Precision Dynamic Acquisition System

Main research areas:

• Rail wear detection technology and countermeasures
• Ballast performance testing and bonding technology
• Experiments and Analysis on the Impact of Earthquakes on Driving Safety
• Characteristics and countermeasures of track component vibration
• Long rail stress monitoring technology and bridge-rail interlocking analysis
• Development of turnout mechanics and testing technology