Faculty of Engineering

The Highway Laboratory of the Civil Engineering Program at Universitas Sumatera Utara is a vital facility for education and research in pavement materials and road construction technology. The laboratory supports practical learning and applied research by providing comprehensive testing services to evaluate asphalt and bitumen quality. Available testing modules include:

• Asphalt penetration test

• Asphalt ductility test

• Bitumen specific gravity measurement

• Asphalt softening point test

• Flash and fire point test

• Bitumen solubility in carbon tetrachloride

• Bitumen viscosity test using the Saybolt method

• Marshall test (Job Mix Formula)

• Asphalt content test using Centrifuge Extractor

• Pavement surface skid resistance test using British Pendulum Tester (BPT)

Equipped with standardized tools and guided by experienced academic staff, the Highway Laboratory supports the development of reliable and sustainable transportation infrastructure through quality education and research.