The Computer Lab at BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning is a pivotal resource designed to support and enhance the academic journey of architecture students. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced software, and high-performance hardware, the lab provides an environment conducive to learning, experimentation, and innovation.
Software Available at BMSCAD&P:
The Innovation Lab is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to empowering students, researchers,and professionals with hands-on experience in design, prototyping, and fabrication. This lab is equipped with advanced technology, including high-precision 3D printers, laser cutting machines, and plotters, which enable users to turn their digital concepts into tangible models and prototypes.
Equipment Details :: Laser Cutting Machine (4’x2’), Laser Cutting Machine (4’x8’),Pramaan 300 3D Printer,Makerbot Replicator +,HP Plotter and Scanner A0, HP Plotter and Scanner A1, 2 PC's in the lab
The lab equips students with the necessary foundation to understand construction processes and translate their architectural designs into 3 Dimensional models.
Model making Power tools: Grinder machine, Cutting machine, Drill machine, Scroll saw, Bosch Cordless Drill Driver, Screw Driver, Jigsaw, GAS vacuum cleaner, Table saw, Heat Gun, Palm Router for wood working, Wood Plainer, Random orbital sander, Bench Grinder, Laser distance meter.
Carpentry Equipment Details - Hand Tools: Chisel sets, hammer, plainer, screwdriver set, hand saw, Hexa frame, try square, wire stripers, cutting players, sheet/tin cutter, nose player, Wooden chisel set.
Art lab is to cultivate creativity, encourage experimentation, and enhance artistic skills. It provides a hands-on space for students to explore various mediums, develop critical thinking, empowering them to express their ideas and deepen their understanding of art in a supportive environment. Various art materials enable students to experiment with different techniques, textures, and mediums.
Equipment Details : Thermocol Cutter – Pointed, Scraper, Angular, Potter Wheel Electrical, Wood carving Kit, Rotring Pens, Cutter large, Cutter blade large, Poster Color Set, Water color Set, Acrylic Color Set, Oil pastels, Glass marking pencil white and black, Sketch Pens, Hog hair wash Brushes, Round brush, Charcoal crayon, Canvas board, Artist Easel 3 legs, 12” Wooden drawing manikin.
The Acoustic Lab serves as a specialized facility for studying and analyzing various aspects of sound and its behavior. The Acoustic Lab is a dedicated space designed to explore the properties of sound and its interactions within various environments. By utilizing sophisticated equipment and a range of acoustics materials, researchers can understand sound characteristics, analyze acoustic phenomena, and develop effective strategies for noise control and mitigation.
Equipment Details : : Tuning Forks (Big), Tuning Forks (Small),Helmholtz Resonator,Sound Level Meters (Lutron),Digital Sound Level Meters,Noise Dosimeter,Acoustics Chamber.
Climate Responsive Architecture is an evolving field of Architectural practice and research. Climate Responsive Architecture is a measure of actual environmental conditions (via sensors) to enable buildings to adapt their form, shape, color or character responsively. Environmental Lab equipment’s help students to understand and measure all climatic elements like Temperature, Humidity, Solar Radiation, Wind Pressure, Wind Speed, Rainfall. and apply the inferences and analysis in design studios. In the context of climate change, it is essential for students to be aware of design strategies to deal with climate responsive design.
Equipment Details : Solar Power Meter Model: TES1333 Solar Power Meter (To measure the amount of solar radiation received),Wireless Rain Gauge With Indicator Rain Gauge ( To record the amount of rainfall received) and indoor temperature, Cup Anemometer with Wind Vane (To measure the wind direction and the wind speed), Digital Lux Meter, Professional Weather Station with PC Interface, Acu link PC weather connect software to download the stored weather data from weather station, IR Thermometer(Make: Fluke), Spot Thermal Camera(Make: FLIR), Sling Thermometers to measure DBT & WBT, Temperature & Humidity Data Logger, Sun Dial, Portable Air Quality Pollution Meter, Pyranometer, Albedometer.
The Material Museum serves as resource platform to explore wide variety of building materials from traditional to new materials used in construction industry. Its curated collection, including samples sourced from Manufacturing industries, Wholesale shop, retail shop vendors and student market surveys, offers a tactile and visual learning experience. The collection of materials museum helps students' to understanding the material properties, applications, and construction techniques, bridging the gap between theory and on field practice. By engaging with the materials directly, students gain valuable insights into how different materials are applied in construction, enhancing their ability to understand the market forms of materials and make informed decisions in building projects with respect academic and on field practice.
Survey Lab includes hands-on experience in various aspects of surveying using tools to understand topography. This lab has essential tools like theodolites, levels, and total stations. Students learn fundamental surveying techniques, including distance measurement, angle measurement, leveling, and topographic mapping. This practical knowledge is crucial for site analysis, context understanding, and accurate representation of architectural projects. Furthermore, survey lab allows students to work on real-world projects, collaborating with professionals and applying their skills to real-life challenges.
Equipment Details : Vernier Theodolite with stand, Dumpy Level, Tape-30 m, Chain-20 m, Ranging Rod 2 m, Prismatic compass with stand, Open cross staff, Arrows, Total Station with stand and prism pole, Plane Table with stand, plumb bob and fork, alidade and trough compass, and Levelling Staff.
Sl. No. |
Name of equipment |
Quantity |
Purpose |
1 |
Vernier Theodolite with stand |
4 |
Angular measurements. |
2 |
Dumpy Level |
4 |
Measurements of elevation. |
3 |
Tape 30 m |
5 |
Linear measurements. |
4 |
Chain 20 m |
2 |
Linear measurements. |
5 |
Ranging Rod 2 m |
2 |
In conjunction with other surveying instruments. |
6 |
Prismatic compass with stand |
4 |
Angular measurements. |
7 |
Open cross staff |
2 |
Setting out perpendiculars and offsets. |
8 |
Arrows |
30 |
Marking chain lengths on the ground. |
9 |
Total Station with stand and prism |
1 |
Electronic measurements of angles and distances. |
10 |
Plane Table with stand, plumb bob and fork, alidade and trough compass |
4 |
Graphical method of surveying. |
11 |
Levelling Staff |
4 |
Measurement of vertical distances. |
The lab sessions aim to provide students with hands-on experience in basic construction techniques, focusing on masonry practices such as brick and stone wall construction, arch building and the preparation of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) elements. Through practical activities like marking out plans, laying stone and brick masonry, and constructing arches and lintels, students learn the critical skills required for real-world construction projects. The lab fosters an understanding of tools, materials, and processes involved in building structures, emphasizing safety, precision, and coordination. It prepares students to make informed decisions in construction and material management.
Details of Equipment: Construction in equipment, Measuring Tools, MS Formworks.
A. Construction Equipment
B. Measuring Tools
C. MS Formworks
The Material Library is a dedicated space designed to provide students with a visual and experiential understanding of building materials and services through curated installations. Organized into thematic zones, the library bridges theoretical learning and practical knowledge by showcasing the integration and application of various materials in architectural and construction processes.
The library comprises visually distinct zones, each focusing on a specific material category or service system:
Architectural lighting design is a field within architecture, interior design, landscape design and electrical engineering concerned with designing lighting systems, including natural light, electric light, or both, to serve human needs. The aim of lighting design is the human response, to see clearly and without discomfort.
Equipment Details : Lux Meter, Watt meter, Voltmeter, Ammeter, Constant voltage Transformer (CVT), Digital Lux meter,Multimeter, Dark Room for experiments.
The Digital / Photography Lab is an advanced facility designed to support the exploration and development of skills in photography and videography. Equipped with high-quality cameras, versatile lenses, professional-grade lighting, and audio tools, the lab enables students to capture and create images and videos with exceptional clarity and creativity.
Equipment Details: Camera-NIKON DSLR D5600-18-140-16 GB, Camera-NIKON DSLR D3400-18-55-16 GB, Camera- Sony ZVE-10,Tripod- Vanguard CA 233 APH,Memory card -SanDisk Extreme 32 GB VHS,Additional Lens - NIKON Lens 10-20 AS_PDX,Light Nanlite 200W LED Monolight with heavy duty stand,Soft box - 2X3 feet softbox with diffuser,Green screen - Stand for green screen. (10x12),Accessory set - Green Screen (8x12),Headphone - Rode wireless Go II duel Channel wireless Microphone,Tripod -E image Tripod,Memory card Sandisk 128 GB micro-SD memory card.
The Plumbing and Sanitation Lab at the college offers a comprehensive learning environment for students to explore the practical aspects of water supply and sanitary systems. The lab is equipped with tools and displays, including a typical toilet setup that showcases plumbing and sanitary details. Through hands-on exploration and expert guidance, students gain practical knowledge essential for architectural design and construction practices, preparing them for innovative roles in the profession.
Equipment Details : TDS Meter, pH Meter, Pipes and Fittings Samples, Display to understand wall mount commode, fixers used in toilet- shower -wall mixers and required plumbing details in a sunken slab is part of material Library.
Material Testing Laboratory is a specialized facility where various materials, such as steel and other metals, concrete, aggregates (fine and coarse), soil etc., are tested to determine their properties and performance under different conditions. These laboratories are equipped with advanced instruments and equipment to conduct a wide range of tests, including tensile strength, compression, hardness, fatigue, and impact tests etc. where the samples are subjected to controlled conditions to simulate real-world scenarios and assess their behavior. The primary goal of a material testing laboratory is to ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of materials used in construction.
Equipment Details : Universal Testing Machine, Servo controlled compression / flexure testing machine (300 kN), Weighing balances, Compression Testing Machine (CTM) with 3000kN and Flexure Testing with 100Kn.
Sl. No. |
Name of equipment |
Quantity |
Purpose |
1 |
Vicat Needle Apparatus |
7 |
To determine standard consistency, initial and final setting of cement. |
2 |
Le-chatelier Apparatus |
10 |
To determine soundness of Cement |
3 |
Blain’s permeability apparatus |
3 |
To determine fineness of Cement |
4 |
Vicat Needle Apparatus |
2 |
To determine the standard consistency, initial and final setting of cement. |
5 |
Sieves with lid & pan |
8 |
To perform Sieve Analysis |
6 |
Compaction Factor Apparatus |
1 |
To measure the workability (Compaction factor value) of fresh concrete. |
7 |
Table Vibrator |
1 |
To compact and defoaming concrete or mortar |
8 |
Compressometer |
1 |
To measure strain or deformation of material under compression like concrete, rock or soil. |
9 |
Mortar cube vibrator |
1 |
To compact and defoaming mortar |
10 |
Hot air oven |
1 |
To dry Soil / Aggregate / Cement samples during testing to determine parameters viz moisture content. |
11 |
Wire Basket |
2 |
To determine the specific gravity and water absorption characteristics of aggregates. |
12 |
Cement Concrete Permeability Apparatus |
1 |
To determine the permeability of concrete specimens under a constant water pressure. |
13 |
PUNDIT |
1 |
Devise uses ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) to test the quality of concrete. |
14 |
Concrete Test Hammer |
1 |
A non-destructive test method to assess Strength of existing structures, quality of concrete. |
15 |
Concrete Penetrometer |
1 |
To assess quality and strength of concrete. |
16 |
Vee-Bee Consistometer |
1 |
To assess the workability of freshly mixed concrete. |
17 |
UTM 60 Tons |
1 |
To determine mechanical testing of materials viz compression, tension, bending tests etc., |
18 |
Drum Type Mixer |
1 |
The device is used to mix ingredients of concrete in fresh state. |
19 |
Core Cutter with Stand |
1 |
To extract a cylindrical core to determine the strength of concrete. |
20 |
Range Meter Hilti |
1 |
To measure range / distance. |
21 |
Sieve Shaker |
1 |
To perform Sieve Analysis |
22 |
Demountable Stain Gauge |
1 |
To measure strain displacement in a test specimen. |
23 |
Hobart Mixer |
1 |
To mix lean mixes of mortar / cement paste. |
24 |
Digital Dial Gauge with Stand |
1 |
Accessory to measure the linear displacement of the test specimen. |
25 |
Mechanical Strain Gauge |
2 |
To measure the strain value of specimens. |
26 |
Air Entrainment Meter |
1 |
Assess intentionally induced air bubbles into fresh concrete mixes. |
27 |
Permeability Apparatus |
1 |
To measure the permeability of the test specimen. |
28 |
Hot air oven |
1 |
To dry aggregate / soil samples during testing to determine parameters viz moisture content. |
29 |
Pan Mixer |
1 |
The device is used to mix ingredients of concrete in fresh state. |
30 |
Direct Shear Apparatus |
1 |
To measure shear strength of the specimen. |
31 |
Kalpa 200Ton Compression M/C |
1 |
To measure the compressive strength of material. |
32 |
Oven |
2 |
To dry Soil / Aggregate samples during testing to determine parameters viz moisture content. |
33 |
300Ton CTM |
1 |
To determine mechanical testing of materials viz compression test. |
34 |
Flexural Testing Machine |
1 |
To determine flexural capacity of specimen. |
35 |
50mm Transducer |
2 |
Accessory to sense sound wave into electric signals which is helpful in assessing quality of the material specimen. |
36 |
Pan Mixer & Drum |
1 |
The device is used to mix ingredients of concrete in fresh state. |
37 |
Humidity Controlled Chamber |
1 |
To ensure consistent humidity for curing concrete / mortar specimens. |
38 |
Half Cell Potential Meter |
1 |
To measure the electrical potential difference and assess corrosion potential. |
39 |
Ultrasonic Tester |
1 |
Measuring the pulse velocity of sound waves to assess its internal integrity and strength. |
40 |
Compression Testing Frame 3000kN |
1 |
Frame for Compression testing machine. |
41 |
Electronic Universal Extensometer |
1 |
To measure the strain value of specimens. |
42 |
Rebar Pull-out Tester |
1 |
To perform pull out test and determine pullout strength of the concrete specimen. |
43 |
High Speed Mixer |
1 |
The device is used to mix ingredients of concrete in fresh state. |
44 |
Servo Controlled UTM - 250 KN |
1 |
To determine mechanical testing of materials viz compression, tension, bending tests etc., |
45 |
LVDT - Gfran Spring Loading Italian made 0-50mm range with display |
1 |
Transducer measures linear displacement values of the specimen under loading. |
46 |
ASTM Shrinkage Rings |
2 |
To assess shrinkage of concrete |
47 |
Jaw Crusher |
1 |
To crush materials viz, soil, aggregates etc. |
Sl. No. |
Name of equipment |
Quantity |
Purpose |
IT Hardware |
|||
1 |
Sony Camera |
1 |
To capture testing process and results. |
2 |
HP Scanner |
1 |
Scan documents / reports. |
3 |
Printer (Laser Jet) |
1 |
Equipment to print test reports. |
4 |
UPS |
1 |
Equipment to ensure consistent power supply to sensitive instruments. |
