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University of Miami
Structures and Materials LABORATORY
Our Mission
The Structures and Materials Laboratory at the University of Miami is dedicated to conduct applied and fundamental research through the testing/analysis of construction materials & structural systems.
Our research focuses on the innovation of resilient approaches to promote the sustainable & economic development of infrastructure.
As an accredited testing laboratory, we also strive to continuously improve our testing methods & the service we provide in order to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Structural Testing
Materials Testing
Non destructive evaluation
Consulting & Inspections
astm testing
Research (CICI)
Testing Services
The SML at the University of Miami is one of only six university laboratories in the United States accredited as a testing laboratory by International Accreditation Services (IAS) to perform International Code Council (ICC) compliance testing in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. Our center is also accredited as an inspection body in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17020 standard.
Additionally, the SML conducts applied research which is fundamental to the growth of the industry through the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for Integration of Composites into Infrastructure (CICI) and is accredited by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to conduct testing/evaluation of bearing pads per FM 5-598.
These accreditations demonstrate technical competence for a defined scope & the operation of a laboratory quality management system.
Our Industry Collaborators
