The Durability and Structural Health Monitoring Lab at IRC-CBM is dedicated to advancing the understanding of material degradation, structural performance, and service life estimation under real and accelerated conditions. The lab serves as a testing and research environment for developing and validating innovative monitoring technologies and strategies that enhance infrastructure resilience. The lab is equipped with a wide range of advanced facilities that support:

• Durability testing of concrete and cementitious systems
• Corrosion evaluation and electrochemical characterization
• Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for structural health assessment
• Accelerated conditioning and environmental simulations
• Service life modeling and damage mitigation strategies

Key Facilities and Capabilities

Automatic Concrete Water Permeability System	Electrochemical Workstation	Accelerated Curing Tank & Controlled Temperature Units
Rapid Chloride Permeability Tester (RCPT)	Bulk Electrical Resistivity Setup	Vacuum Oven, Bench Ovens, and Water Baths
Concrete Carbonation Chamber	Wireless Resistivity Sensors	Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV)
Shrinkage Apparatus	Humidity Cabinet	Air Entrainment Meter
Potentiostat/Galvanostat Devices (SP-150e, SP-300, CH Instruments)	Autoclave & High-Temperature Furnaces	Moisture Meter & Digital Multimeters
Electronic Extensometer	Abrasion Tester (Bohme)	Bleeding & Penetrometer Apparatus

The Field Research & Testing Station at IRC-CBM extends material research beyond the laboratory by enabling long-term exposure studies under real-world conditions. Located in a marine environment, the station allows for continuous monitoring of structural elements to assess durability, degradation, and performance. One ongoing study involves GFRP-reinforced concrete exposed to marine conditions, evaluating its resistance to corrosion and structural behavior over time. This facility is central to validating lab-based findings and advancing the development of resilient and sustainable materials for infrastructure in harsh environments.