Mechanical & Aerospace EngineeringVirtual Tour
Explore Our Laboratories
In Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, we have well-equipped research and teaching laboratories, which you can explore below. The labs have an extensive portfolio of equipment, most of which is available to book at any time.
Information and Booking
If you would like to learn more about any of the laboratories or equipment you see, please send an email to mae@strath.ac.uk. You can book equipment directly within the virtual tours, just look for the uLab icons. Credit : Virtual Tour
Advanced Composite Group
This laboratory supports the research of MAE's Advanced Composites Group which focuses on fundamental scientific and industrial oriented research in the area of polymeric and composite materials. Our research activities have the primary goal of determining structure – (re)processing – performance relationships and tailoring composite materials for specific requirements in engineering applications.
Advanced Materials Research
Housed in the department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde since 2011, the Advanced Materials Research Laboratory (AMRL) is a leading laboratory and testing centre that offers a vast array of opportunities for standout research and knowledge exchange in materials engineering and science.
Aero Design
The Aero-Design Laboratory is a key teaching space for Aero-mechanical students and offers workspace and equipment for modelling and project work.
Engineering Skills Academy JW1.27
This laboratory supports undergraduate and Engineering Skills Academy students featuring a wide range of equipment such as lathes, milling machines and presses.
Engineering Skills Academy JW1.25
This laboratory supports undergraduate and Engineering Skills Academy students featuring a wide range of equipment such as lathes, milling machines, presses and water jet cutter.
Metallographic Preparation & Optical Microscopy
Laboratory equipment includes a variety of thermal and mechanical analysis techniques, and a range of optical microscopes.
Student Societies Laboratory
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering has a number of student societies who participate in global competitions in the fields of motorsport, aerospace innovation, rocketry, space exploration and human powered flight. The Student Societies Laboratory offers workspace to Strathclyde Motorsport, StrathAIS and USEV
Wind Tunnel & Flight Simulator
Located in the James Weir Building hosting our fixed base flight simulator, flight simulator cockpit, glider simulator, large wind tunnel and Armfield wind tunnel. Available to book for Strathlcyde staff and students, and external partners.
Workshop & Heavy Structures
MAE's Workshop and Heavy Structures laboratory is the main workshop that supports materials research, as well as student research projects.
James Weir Building
Our research and teaching laboratories are situated in the James Weir Building on Montrose Street, specifically on Level 1. For administrative purposes, including staff, research staff, and postgraduate student offices, you can access Level 8.
Start your virtual tour in the James Weir Building reception area.
Staff & Research Space
By providing private offices for staff and fostering a bright, modern open-plan workspace shared by researchers and post-graduate students, we create a comfortable environment that encourages both individual work and aids collaborative research.