Overview
The Department of Civil Engineering and its Graduate Program are equipped with an extensive core infrastructure consisting of several research laboratories that support experimental development, along with modernized classrooms, a library, and field testing facilities. The Department is located on the Viçosa campus of the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), an institution internationally recognized for its excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, sharing a robust academic and administrative support framework.
Research and Development Facilities
Explore our civil engineering laboratory portals to discover our specialized facilities and scientific research capabilities:
Soil Mechanics Laboratory (LMS)
Comprehensive soil testing routines for geotechnical infrastructure and pavement engineering designs.
Engineering Geology & Rock Mechanics Laboratory (LGA)
Applied research and advanced laboratory testing in engineering geology, rock mechanics, and geophysics.
Asphalt Materials & Mixtures Laboratory (LAM)
Characterization of binders, emulsions, and asphalt concrete mixtures for paving optimization.
Pavement Mechanics Laboratory (LMP)
Advanced structural modeling and dynamic investigation of flexible and rigid pavements performance.
Geosynthetics Laboratory (LGE)
Performance and durability assessment of geosynthetic materials applied in infrastructure projects.
Surveying & Cartography Laboratory (LEA)
Advanced topographic survey methods, digital mapping data, and georeferencing procedures.
Sanitary & Environmental Eng. Laboratory (LSA)
Water quality parameters, wastewater treatment methods, and ecological sanitation systems monitoring.
Construction Materials Laboratory (LMC)
Microstructural characterization of cement-based matrices and physical destructive testing protocols.
Composite Materials Laboratory (LCO)
Advanced studies concerning hybrid materials, fiber-reinforced systems, and structural enhancements.
Building Information Modeling Lab (BIM)
Applied research regarding 3D digital design modeling, tool interoperability, and smart building management.
Mechanical Testing Laboratory (LEM)
Static and dynamic structural testing on metallic components, ceramics, and advanced composites.
Structures Laboratory (LBE)
Heavy reaction frames infrastructure configured for mechanical component validation in full-scale models.
Computational Methods Laboratory (MCE)
Complex numerical modeling and finite element method simulations applied to structural engineering systems.
Strength of Materials Laboratory (REM)
Systematic assessment tracking load capacity, mechanical resistance, and durability of structural materials.
Partner & Shared Multi-User Facilities
Complementary infrastructure and shared technical frameworks covering materials science and environment.