Research Centres / Laboratories

Research Centres / Laboratories

Building Technology Laboratory
Building Technology Laboratory (Energy and Materials)
Ng Wing Hong Laboratory for Sustainable City
Smart Construction Laboratory
Smart Infrastructure Management Systems Laboratory

Building Technology Laboratory

Our Building Technology Laboratory was found in the year 1995 for the purpose of continuous support of teaching and research in our department. The continuous input of resources and efforts enhances our laboratory to support teaching, research and consultancy activities. IMG_2551_small

On the teaching front, students can learn the various techniques, such as manipulative, observational and analytical, through laboratory work. They can also learn how to conduct a proper experimental investigation and to use the modern instrumentation technology for experimentation. Through hand-on practical laboratory experiment approach, students can learn how their theoretical learning and technological ideas are applied to practical real world.

The laboratory provides demonstration classes and hands-on building technological experiments on structural mechanics, concrete testing and non-destructive techniques for building diagnostics and inspection. Computer-based learning and simulation software like Matlab and ANSYS have also contributed to the teaching and learning of temporary formwork and false work design, scaffolding and excavation techniques, reinforced concrete beam and column design etc.

Opening Hours:

^{Monday to Friday: 08:45 – 17:15 (lunch break: 12:45pm – 2:00pm)}

^{Saturday: 08:45 – 12:00}

^{Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed}

^{(Remark: for safety reason, the lab is only open to students who have received proper safety training or accompanied by BRE staff)}

Enquiries:

^{Location: ZB207, LG2, North Tower, Block Z, Phase 8, PolyU}

^{Tel: 2766 4829 (Mr. I.K. CHAN)}

^{Email : bsikchan@polyu.edu.hk (Mr. I.K. CHAN)}

Building Technology Laboratory (Energy and Materials)

This laboratory was established in 2014 under the leadership of Prof. Meng NI. Our research focuses on both fundamental science and engineering design of electrochemical systems for energy conversion and storage, covering mainly 3 research topics: (1) development of advanced energy materials such as perovskite oxides as electrode materials for fuel cells and batteries; (2) understanding the electrochemical/chemical processes in fuel cells and batteries as well as electrochemical systems for low-grade heat utilization for power generation; and (3) the design of fuel cells and batteries such as the electrode microstructures and stack configuration. Our research activities are supported by Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) including Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) and Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS), Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), and the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF).

Opening Hours:

^{Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 18:00}

^{Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00}

^{Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed}

Enquiries:

^{Location: ZS1005, 10/F, South Tower, Block Z, Phase 8, PolyU}

^{Tel: 2766 4152 (Prof. Meng NI)}

^{Email: meng.ni@polyu.edu.hk (Prof. Meng NI)}

Ng Wing Hong Laboratory for Sustainable City

This Laboratory aims to create a high-level laboratory providing information technology infrastructure for examining the sustainable development of Hong Kong at the building and city level. The Laboratory facilitates the archival, processing and retrival of databases and information in mutlimedia formats. It operates at the highest international standards and is recognised as an international leader in the fields, which enables it to take advantage of the new technologies that support its contribution to knowledge. It seeks to partner with others within the university and in the external environment (including industry and other universities) to address the complex issues faced in the built environment.

Description for the SCL booking:

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Welcome to use the Sustainable City Lab (SCL) on any teaching or research purpose.

Opening Hours:

_{Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 17:30}

_{Saturday: Closed (Unless special}_{events )} ngwinghong_lab3

_{Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed}

Enquiries:

_{Location: ZS701, 7/F, South Tower,}_{Bloack Z, Phase 8, PolyU}

_{Tel: 2766 5806 (Mr. CHEONG)/2766 5869 (Mr. LEUNG)}

_{Email: k.k.cheong@polyu.edu.hk(Mr. CHEONG) / wing-man.leung@polyu.edu.hk(Mr. LEUNG)}

_{Website: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/docdrive/scl/}

and for the SCL Booking Calendar link is: Click Here

Smart Construction Laboratory

The Smart Construction Laboratory ( SCLab ) , previously called Construction Virtual Prototyping Laboratory (CVP Lab) was founded in 2004. With external funding of approximately HK$ 2.5 millions per years (industrial donations, public grants including GRF, ITF, PPR, CIC, NSFC, etc.). Our Lab has been providing industrial services covering Building Information Modeling (BIM), process simulation solutions, and professional training to the construction industry. Construction Virtual Prototyping (CVP) provides a capacity to “construct in the computer”. It provides a modeling and simulation environment so powerful that the production, fabrication and assembly of construction components, including the associated operational processes, can be simulated in the computer. VP takes into account all of variables in the project delivery process from feasibility analysis to maintenance management. The primary objective is to evaluate the feasibility of construction processes with a view to minimize the time and resource use.

Opening Hours:

_{Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 17:00}

_{Saturday: 09:00 – 12:00}

_{Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed}

Enquiries:

_{Location: ZN1002-3, 10/F, North Tower, Block Z, Phase 8, PolyU (Lab. & office)/ ZS1103, 11/F, South Tower, Block Z, Phase 8, PolyU (Workshop)}

_{Tel: 2766 4082 (Dr Mohammed Aquil-Mirza)}

_{Email: aquilmirza.mohammed@polyu.edu.hk}

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Smart Infrastructure Management Systems Laboratory

The mission of SIMS is to foster world class excellence in research, training and technology transfer activities in the important area of sustainable civil infrastructure. The emphasis is on the research and development of effective design, rehabilitation, and management strategies. The strategic research activities will address a timely need in Hong Kong and the mainland China, in addition to its international leadership, in pressing problems such as: deteriorating infrastructure, response to extreme loading events, effective design, and resource management and sustainability. The following schematic diagram shows the interaction of the three main themes of SIMS: Design, Rehabilitation, and Management.

Opening Hours:

_{Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 18:00}

_{Saturday: 9:00 - 17:00}

_{Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed}

Enquiries:

_{Location: Z518, 5/F,}_{Block Z, Phase 8, PolyU}

_{Tel: 2766 5812 (Prof. Tarek ZAYED)}

_{Email: tarek.zayed@polyu.edu.hk (Prof. Tarek ZAYED)}