Aerodynamics Research Center
The Aerodynamics Research Center has existed at the university in one form or another since the 1930's when it was originally an aircraft maintenance and fabrication facility. In 1986, the present building was constructed that allowed for a large expansion of equipment which now includes lowspeed, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic facilities. Current research has focused on high speed aerodynamics, shock/boundary layer interaction, and various engineering aspects of detonation (which includes pulsed detonation engines). In addition to the experimental facilities, we have extensive capabilities to study and test aerodynamic models using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The experimental test results can be used to validate the CFD models, and vice-versa. Clients include corporate and government entities as can be seen on our sponsors page.
Automation & Robotics Research Institute
Civil Engineering Lab Building
Engineering Laboratory Building Expansion
Completed in the summer of 2009, the $22 million expansion of the Engineering Laboratory Building provides an additional 27,000+ sq.ft. of space through the addition of a third floor. New laboratories and offices are occupied by several College of Engineering departments: Bioengineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering.
An additional 11,000 sq.ft. of space on the first floor has been remodeled following the relocation of civil engineering labs to the new Civil Engineering Lab Building on the west side of the campus. The additional space will be utilized for bioengineering, industrial and materials science labs.
Several energy-saving features have been incorporated into the new construction, including the use of 1” insulated tinted glass can transmits much of sun’s visible light while blocking more than 80% of its solar energy, panels located on the south elevation to bounce daylight deeper inside the building, and a reflective system that channels daylight down to interior classroom ceilings.
Engineering Research Complex
Nanotechnology Research & Teaching Facility
Nedderman Hall
Nedderman Hall is the College of Engineering’s primary facility. In it are the office of the Dean of Engineering; offices of the Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and the Electrical Engineering Departments; the Center for Engineering Distance Education; the Science and Engineering Library; several laboratories and classrooms and a large auditorium. The two-story atrium features banners representing the 123 nations of students who have pursued engineering degrees at UT Arlington.
Constructed in1986, Nedderman Hall is named for Dr. Wendell H. Nedderman, the first dean of the College of Engineering and president of the University from 1972 to 1992. Dr. Nedderman continued to teach civil engineering courses for several years after being named president emeritus.
Optical Medical Imaging Laboratory
Woolf Hall
Woolf Hall is the College of Engineering’s second-largest building, housing the offices of the Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Departments, plus a large number of laboratories and workshops. The building also is the home of the interdisciplinary Autonomous Vehicles Laboratory and the Formula SAE racing team’s offices and garage.
Constructed in 1960 and extensively renovated in 1988, Woolf Hall is named for Dr. Jack R. Woolf, president of Arlington State College (now UT Arlington) from 1959 to 1968. During his tenure, the University moved from being a junior college to a four-year, baccalaureate degree institution. After being named president emeritus in 1968, Dr. Woolf taught mechanical engineering courses until 1994.
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