The GeoMechanics laboratory is a state-of-the-art research facility housed in the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at Austin. 

Laboratory Specifications

• 750 ft² of climate controlled, geomechanical laboratory space
  • Nano-Darcy Permeability System
    • High-pressure biaxial and triaxial core holders, ultra-high resolution Quizix pumps housed in a temperature controlled blast cabinets
  • NER Autolab 1500 Triaxial System
    • Capable of strength and deformation, permeability, velocity (Vp, Vs1, Vs2), resistivity, and acoustic emissions measurements of hard rock and sediment samples

• 550 ft² of geotechnical laboratory space and sediment library
  • Computer controlled constant rate of strain, flow through permeability, and triaxial soil testing systems
  • Three 10,000 lb. computer controlled load frames
  • One 40,000 lb. computer controlled load frame

• Data analysis lab and meeting space

• Computer controlled constant rate of strain, flow through permeability, and triaxial soil testing

• Lab-wide LabVIEW, universal data acquisition system and wi-fi

• Lathe, drill press, and band saw along with a well-stocked selection of hand and power tools

• High-pressure biaxial core holder, ultra-high resolution Quizix pumps housed in a temperature controlled blast box

• Extensive online testing database housing results from every test run in the lab