Research Laboratories

The structure of the academy includes 27 research laboratories that cover key areas of the architecture and construction industry and ensure a high level of applied research.

Found: 18
Scientific Laboratory Scientific Laboratory Scientific Laboratory

Scientific Laboratory

School of Engineering Department of "Geodesy and cartography, Cadastre" 81.9 m² Асанов Ерулан Болотович

Main areas of activity:

  • Training in piloting unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) from scratch
  • Introduction to the principles of operation and capabilities of drones
  • Conducting safety instruction sessions
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Educational Laboratory “Smart Construction School”

School of Construction Department of "Design of Buildings and Structures" 72.1 m² Оразов Сакен Ердаулетович

Main areas of activity:

Enhancing the qualifications of specialists in construction and architecture through the study of modern requirements, technologies, and methods for the application of translucent systems and ventilated curtain facades.

Geotechnics in Civil Engineering Scientific Research Laboratory

Geotechnics in Civil Engineering Scientific Research Laboratory

School of Construction Department of "Industrial and Civil Engineering" 104.3 m² Оразов Сакен Ердаулетович

Main Activities of the “Geotechnics in Construction” Laboratory:

1) Determination of soil strength characteristics

Direct/residual shear tests → internal friction angle φ, cohesion c.

Triaxial compression tests → strength and deformation parameters under different drainage conditions.

2) Study of consolidation and settlements

Oedometer tests → coefficient of consolidation, compressibility modulus, prediction of building and structure settlements.

3) Quality control of soil compaction

Static densitometers (SPG-1, HMP PDG-K) → bearing capacity, deformation modulus Ev1, Ev2.

Dynamic densitometers (HMP LFG Pro) → elastic modulus Evd, control of road base compaction.

4) Engineering-geological assessment of foundations

Determination of density, moisture content, and compaction coefficient.

Analysis of soil suitability as a foundation for buildings, roads, dams, and embankments.

5) Monitoring and quality control of construction

Field tests of compaction at construction sites.

Quality control of earthworks, road pavements, and backfills.

Research and training

6) Experimental studies in soil mechanics.

Training students and postgraduates in laboratory and field testing methods.

Development of methodologies for assessing soil strength and deformability using modern instruments.

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Geocamera

School of Engineering Department of "Geodesy and cartography, Cadastre" 54.8 m² Асанов Ерулан Болотович

Main areas of activity:

1) Introducing students to geodetic instruments

2) Practical work with equipment

3) Conducting safety instruction sessions

Scientific Laboratory «Seismoplatform. Seismic Impact Research» Scientific Laboratory «Seismoplatform. Seismic Impact Research» Scientific Laboratory «Seismoplatform. Seismic Impact Research»

Scientific Laboratory «Seismoplatform. Seismic Impact Research»

School of Construction Department of "Design of Buildings and Structures" 73 m² Оразов Сакен Ердаулетович

Main Areas of Activity:

The "Seismoplatform" Laboratory focuses on seismic impact modeling and the investigation of the seismic resistance of buildings.

Educational Laboratory Educational Laboratory Educational Laboratory Educational Laboratory

Educational Laboratory

School of Construction Department of "Engineering Systems and Networks" 144.5 m² Оразов Сакен Ердаулетович

Main areas of activity:

The Educational Laboratory "Ventilation and Air Conditioning named after O.Yu. Pyak" is intended for studying, designing, and modeling ventilation and air conditioning systems of buildings.

Research Laboratory

Research Laboratory

School of Engineering Department of "Production of building materials, products and structures" 121.3 m² Найман Даулетхан

Main Areas of Activity:

The Scientific Laboratory “Physico-Mechanical Testing of Building Materials” conducts research on the strength, deformation, and other physico-mechanical properties of construction materials in order to assess their reliability and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Educational Laboratory of Urban Studies

Educational Laboratory of Urban Studies

School of Architecture Department of "Urban Planning" 120.8 m²

Head of Laboratory: Aitzhanov Chingis Valikhanovich, Master of Architecture

Main areas of activity:

The Urban Studies Laboratory of KazGASA focuses on the study of urban processes, architecture, and urbanism with an emphasis on sustainable development and a comfortable urban environment. The laboratory conducts research projects, develops experimental design solutions, and engages students in the practical application of the “Research – Design – Exhibit” methodology.

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FABLab Laboratory

Департамент науки Кафедра 53.4 m² Хасенов Мирас Манасович

Head of Laboratory: Khasenov Miras Manasovich, Head of Laboratory, CNC machine specialist, 3D and 2D modeling expert.

Main Activities:

FabLab KazGASA is an innovative digital fabrication laboratory at the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (KazGASA), equipped with modern tools: 3D printers, a 3D scanner, laser and milling machines, a vinyl cutter, a vacuum forming machine, and soldering stations. The laboratory specializes in 3D visualization, modeling, and prototyping. We work with wood, plastic, and acrylic, implementing scientific, social, and commercial projects.

FabLab is a space where students learn, experiment, and create. Here, they acquire practical skills in digital prototyping and bring their ideas to life.

The laboratory conducts applied scientific research and engineering developments in the field of digital manufacturing, sustainable design, and social engineering. Among the completed and ongoing projects are:

  • model of a seismic-resistant platform;
  • model of a wind turbine for educational purposes;
  • specialized chair for children with cerebral palsy;
  • branded bird feeder within an environmental project;
  • development of two prototypes of equipment for recycling plastic waste into filament for 3D printers;
  • launch of its own store for selling products and prototypes created in FabLab.

The laboratory actively engages students in research and project activities, fostering their skills in engineering thinking, sustainable design, and teamwork.

School of Engineering

Educational Laboratory

School of Engineering Department of "Natural Sciences" Сутбеков Ерлан Ракымович

Main Areas of Activity:

  • Conducting laboratory and practical work in the disciplines: "Chemistry," "Chemistry of Building Materials," "Organic Chemistry and Polymers"
  • Scientific research within the project "Development of multifunctional nano- and micromodifiers for high-performance concrete technology," funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Development of new laboratory classes in the disciplines "Water Chemistry and Microbiology," "Chemistry of Building Materials," and "Organic Chemistry and Polymers"
Laboratory

Laboratory

School of Engineering Department of "Production of building materials, products and structures" 69.2 m² Махсетова Жанар Жақсылыққызы

Main Activities:

The scientific laboratory "Construction Materials PENETRON" focuses on the development, improvement, and testing of modern construction materials in order to enhance their strength, durability, and environmental efficiency.

Laboratory

Laboratory

School of Engineering Department of "Production of building materials, products and structures" 106.2 m² Махсетова Жанар Жақсылыққызы

Head of Laboratory: Zhanar Zhaksylykkyzy Makhsetova, Master of Technical Sciences

Main Activities:

The Scientific Laboratory "Construction Materials FINNBLOCK" is engaged in the development, improvement, and testing of modern construction materials aimed at enhancing their strength, durability, and environmental efficiency.

Laboratory

Laboratory

School of Engineering Department of "Production of building materials, products and structures" 86.8 m² Махсетова Жанар Жақсылыққызы

Head of Laboratory: Zhanar Zhaksylykkyzy Makhsetova, Master of Technical Sciences

Main Activities:

The Scientific Laboratory "Building Materials FIRESTOYN" is engaged in the development, improvement, and testing of modern building materials aimed at enhancing their strength, durability, and environmental efficiency.

School of Engineering

Educational Laboratory

School of Engineering Department of "Natural Sciences" Сутбеков Ерлан Ракымович

Main areas of activity:

  • Conducting laboratory and practical classes in the following disciplines: Physics, Architectural Physics, Building Physics, Urban Environment Physics, Architectural Lighting/Climatology
  • Use of specialized laboratory equipment in Mechanics, Molecular Physics and Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics, and Optics
Laboratory Laboratory

Laboratory

School of Construction Department of "Design of Buildings and Structures" 106.7 m² Оразов Сакен Ердаулетович

The Laboratory of Structural Engineering is designed for conducting research, educational, and practical activities in the field of construction and engineering. Its main focus is the study of strength and deformation characteristics of construction materials and structural elements.

The laboratory carries out the following activities:

  • testing of steel and reinforced concrete beams for strength, stiffness, and crack resistance;
  • determining the load-bearing capacity of structural elements under various loads;
  • studying the behavior of structures under static and dynamic loads;
  • modeling ultimate states of building and structural elements;
  • providing practical training for students, master’s, and doctoral students in construction disciplines.

The laboratory is equipped with a testing stand with a hydraulic pump and jack, which allows the application of controlled loads and enables the study of structural elements under conditions close to real operation.

Thus, the laboratory’s activities are aimed at supporting scientific research, developing applied technologies in construction, and training qualified specialists with skills in experimental analysis of structural systems.

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FABLab Laboratory

Департамент науки 69.9 m² Хасенов Мирас Манасович

Head of Laboratory: Khasenov Miras Manasovich, Head of Laboratory, CNC machine specialist, 3D and 2D modeling expert.

Main Activities:

FabLab KazGASA is an innovative digital fabrication laboratory at the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (KazGASA), equipped with modern tools: 3D printers, a 3D scanner, laser and milling machines, a vinyl cutter, a vacuum forming machine, and soldering stations. The laboratory specializes in 3D visualization, modeling, and prototyping. We work with wood, plastic, and acrylic, implementing scientific, social, and commercial projects.

FabLab is a space where students learn, experiment, and create. Here, they acquire practical skills in digital prototyping and bring their ideas to life.

The laboratory conducts applied scientific research and engineering developments in the field of digital manufacturing, sustainable design, and social engineering. Among the completed and ongoing projects are:

  • model of a seismic-resistant platform;
  • model of a wind turbine for educational purposes;
  • specialized chair for children with cerebral palsy;
  • branded bird feeder within an environmental project;
  • development of two prototypes of equipment for recycling plastic waste into filament for 3D printers;
  • launch of its own store for selling products and prototypes created in FabLab.

The laboratory actively engages students in research and project activities, fostering their skills in engineering thinking, sustainable design, and teamwork.

Учебная лаборатория "Технология строительного производства" Учебная лаборатория "Технология строительного производства" Учебная лаборатория "Технология строительного производства"

Учебная лаборатория "Технология строительного производства"

School of Construction Department of "Industrial and Civil Engineering" 70 m² Оразов Сакен Ердаулетович

Учебная лаборатория «Технология строительного производства» предназначена для проведения учебных занятий, практических и исследовательских работ студентов строительных специальностей. Основная цель лаборатории — формирование у обучающихся практических навыков в области технологии, организации и механизации строительных процессов.

В лаборатории представлены современные образцы строительного оборудования и конструктивных систем, используемых в реальной практике строительного производства.

Кнауф BuildTechLab

Кнауф BuildTechLab

School of Engineering Department of "Production of building materials, products and structures" 108.1 m² Махсетова Жанар Жақсылыққызы

Main areas of activity:

The laboratory is designed for conducting practical classes, research, and mastering modern construction materials and technologies. During the learning process, VR technologies are actively used, allowing the simulation of construction processes and improving the level of students’ practical training.