THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.
Engineering Structures Lab.
King’s Buildings.
A GUIDE TO ACCESS AND FACILITIES.
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Engineering Structures Lab.
University of Edinburgh
King’s Buildings
Edinburgh,
EH93JL
United Kingdom
Telephone.
0131. 650 5687
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Website.
http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/drupal/iie/research/structures/strlab.html
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The University of Edinburgh
Design Group Office
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Campus maps are available at:
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Personal Emergency Evacuation.
A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is required for all staff and students
unable to self-evacuate in an emergency. Provision for staff/students/visitors who are
unable to self-evacuate is the responsibility of the organiser of the
class/lecture/event/meeting. While the School is responsible for preparing this, staff
and students requiring assistance should confirm the evacuation arrangements”.
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Table of Contents.
Introduction
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Location
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Parking
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Access Routes
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Access Route 1
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Access Route 2
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Access Route (ETO) Office
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Outside Access
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Entrance 1
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Entrance 2
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Reception
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Lifts.
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Stairs
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Toilets
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Department Locations
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Floor Plans
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Opening Hours
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Contact Information
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Links
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Disabled Access Guide for the Engineering Structures Lab,
This building is not designed for, nor has it been adapted for the use of persons in wheelchairs, persons who have difficulty with
mobility or are infirm.
Introduction.
The Engineering Structures Lab performs structural testing on concrete and other material samples.
The recently refurbished Structures Test Hall is a high-headroom lab for testing large and unusual
structural assemblies. The strong floor and reaction frame systems give great versatility in the types
of test that are carried out here, there is a state of the art Instron actuator system for applying two
independent loads under precise computer control.The lab is equipped with furnaces and ovens for
structural testing under heat and fire.
Please note that there is no reception or servitors desk located within the Engineering Structures
Lab. There is an Engineering Teaching Organisation Office (ETO) located within the Faraday
Building which can answer general enquires and provide directions. . See Access Routes
Location.
The Engineering Structures Lab is located within Edinburgh University’s King’s Buildings campus;
this campus is well served by public transport and is accessible by car. The building is within three
miles of the city centre and two miles of the main halls of residence at Pollock Halls. The campus lies
between West Mains Road and Mayfield Road, about two miles south of George Square.
The nearest railway line is at Waverley Station in the city Centre.
The nearest bus stops are located on Mayfield Road approximately 360 metres from the Engineering
Structures Lab. Numerous bus services stop on West Mains Road and Mayfield Road. Details of
timetables are available from Lothian Buses, from their offices within the city and online from
www.mybustracker.co.uk.
Persons with mobility difficulties arriving by vehicle can access The Engineering Structures Lab from
Gates 3 & 4 which are located on Mayfield Road.
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Engineering Structures Lab Location Map image.
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Parking.
The King’s Buildings Campus has numerous parking bays but no free parking; all parking bays within
the campus require a permit. City of Edinburgh Council parking is available outwith the campus on
Mayfield Road and the adjacent Ross Road. See Location Map.
There are currently no dropped kerbs leading from parking bays located along Mayfield Road.
Access from these parking bays to the campus is not recommended for wheelchair users without
assistance.
Disabled Parking Bays.
There are four disabled parking bays located close to the Engineering Structures Lab.
There are two disabled parking bays located to the front of the William Rankine Building and two
additional disabled parking bays to the front of the Fleeming Jenkin Building. All disabled parking
bays are located on a level tarmac surface within close proximity to the building.
Disabled parking bays outside the William Rankine
Building image.
Disabled parking bays outside the Fleeming Jenkin
Building IMAGE.
University Car Parks.
There is ample University parking located to the front of the William Rankine Building and to the front
of the Fleeming Jenkin Building. There are additional University car parks located within close
proximity to the building and throughout the King’s Buildings Campus. See Location Map.
If you do not hold a valid permit and require use of a University parking bay, it is recommended that
contact is made with your host or the Transport & Parking Office prior to making your journey.
See Contact Information for more details.
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Access Routes.
There are two access routes to the Engineering Structures Lab.
Please note that all access routes leading to the Engineering Structures Lab incorporate a steep
gradient and are not recommended for wheelchair users or persons with mobility difficulties without
assistance.
Access Route 1.
This access route starts by negotiating a level tarmac surface across the Fleeming Jenkin Building
car park. From the side of the Structures Lab there is a steep gradient which leads to the front of
the building and Entrance 1. Entrance 2 can be accessed directly from the Fleeming Jenkin Building
car park.
University car park image.
Steep gradient to the side of the Structures Lab image.
Access Route 2.
The access route starts by negotiating a paved footpath to the side of the William Rankine Building.
This footpath incorporates a steep gradient, a set of cycle gates and handrails to both sides. From
the base of this footpath there is an uneven concrete area which leads to Entrance 1.
Steep gradient to the side of the William Rankine Building image.
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Access Route to the Engineering Teaching Organisation Office.
Please note that this access route is not recommended for wheelchair users without assistance.
The Engineering Teaching Organisation Office (ETO) is the closest information point to the
Engineering Structures Lab. This office can be accessed from the Fleeming Jenkin Building car park
and the two disabled parking bays.
This access route starts by negotiating a two stage concrete ramp or a flight of concrete steps from
the car park. The ramp incorporates rest stops between stages and handrails to both sides. Steps
do not incorporate contrasting nosings/ tactile coverings on steps but do incorporate handrails to
both sides.
The Faraday Building main entrance consists of a secure single width glazed door. This door
incorporates door handles at a wheelchair accessible height. There is a swipe card point located to
the left of the doorway within comfortable reach of a wheelchair user.
Two stage concrete ramp image.
Faraday Building main entrance image.
From the main entrance there is level access to the Faraday Building lobby via a set of double doors.
These doors open inward, will permit the passage of a wheelchair and incorporate glass panels/
door handles at a wheelchair accessible height. The ETO can be accessed via a set of push pad
operated doors from the Faraday Building lobby. The push pad is located to the left of the doorway
within comfortable reach of a wheelchair user.
Doors leading to the Faraday Building lobby
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ETO entrance image.
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Outside Access.
There are two entrances to the Engineering Structures Lab.
Entrance 1.
This entrance is located to the front of the building on a level concrete surface.
Entrance 1 consists of two single width timber doors. Both doors open outward, will permit the
passage of a wheelchair and incorporate door handles at a wheelchair accessible height. Please
note that the door to the right of this entrance remains locked at all times.
Steep gradient leading to Entrance 1 image.
Entrance 1 image.
Entrance 2.
This entrance is located to the side of the building and can be accessed via a flight of steps. Steps
leading to this entrance incorporate a tactile surface and handrails to both sides. Please note that
this doorway incorporates a raised threshold.
Entrance 2 consists of a secure set of timber double doors which incorporate glass panels and door
handles at an accessible height. There is a swipe card point located to the right of the doorway.
Steps leading to Entrance 2image.
Entrance 2image.
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Reception/ Engineering Teaching Organisation (ETO).
There is no reception or servitors desk located within the Engineering Structures Lab.
The Engineering Teaching Organisation Office (ETO) is the closest information point to the
Engineering Structures Lab. Within the ETO there is a Teaching Support Office and a Student
Support Office which can provide directions and answer general enquires. Both offices incorporate a
reception desk at a wheelchair accessible height but do not incorporate induction loop systems.
See Contact Information for more details.
Teaching Support Office Reception image.
Student Support Office Reception image.
Lifts.
There are no lifts within the Engineering Structures Lab.
Stairs.
There is one staircase within the Engineering Structures Lab which provides access between the
Ground and the Lower Ground Floor. Steps incorporate contrasting nosings/ tactile strips on steps
and a handrail to one side.
Internal staircase image.
Toilets.
There are no toilets within the Engineering Structures Lab.
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Department Locations.
Ground Floor.
Engineering Laboratory,
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Floor Plans.
- The following page contains the Ground Floor Plan.
Ground Floor Plan – Engineering Structures Lab image.
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Opening Hours
Engineering Structures Lab.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
08:30AM - 05:30PM
08:30AM - 05:30PM
08:30AM - 05:30PM
08:30AM - 05:30PM
08:30AM - 05:30PM
Closed
Closed
Faraday Building.
Monday.
Tuesday.
Wednesday.
Thursday.
Friday.
Saturday.
Sunday.
8:30am-6pm.
8:30am-6pm.
8:30am-6pm.
8:30am-6pm.
8:30am-6pm.
Closed.
Closed.
24 hour swipe card access is available for authorised staff and postgraduate students.
ETO Teaching Support Office.
Monday.
Tuesday.
Wednesday.
Thursday.
Friday.
Saturday.
Sunday.
10am-5pm.
10am-5pm.
10am-5pm.
10am-5pm.
10am-5pm.
Closed.
Closed.
The ETO Teaching Support Office closes on weekdays between 1:15pm & 1:45pm.
ETO Student Support Office.
Monday.
Tuesday.
Wednesday.
Thursday.
Friday.
Saturday.
Sunday.
10am-4pm.
10am-4pm.
10am-4pm.
10am-4pm.
10am-4pm.
Closed.
Closed.
The ETO Student Support Office closes on weekdays between 12pm & 2pm.
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Contact Information.
ETO Teaching Support Office:
0131 650 5687.
eto@eng.ed.ac.uk
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ETO Student Support Office:
0131 650 5584.
sst@eng.ed.ac.uk
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Building Manager:
Telephone:
Email:
Telephone:
Email:
Bryan Mitchell.
0131 650 4865.
B.Mitchell@ed.ac.uk
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Transport & Parking:
0131 650 9101.
transport@ed.ac.uk
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University Switchboard:
0131 650 1000.
Telephone:
Email:
Telephone:
Email:
Telephone:
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Links.
Bookable Rooms Guides.
Student Disability Service.
The School of Engineering Homepage.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.
Engineering Structures Lab.
King’s Buildings.
November 2013
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