Aramco High Bay Structural Testing Laboratory Tour

On Tuesday evening, March 17, attend an off-site tour with Ali Memari, Bernard and Henrietta Hankin Chair in Residential Building Construction and director of the PHRC, of the Aramco High Bay Structural Testing Laboratory in the Engineering Design and Innovation Building. The 8,000 square foot facility enables full-scale testing of building and infrastructure components and features advanced hydraulic systems, testing machines, and equipment supporting research in structural performance under various conditions. 

Don't miss out! There are only 40 spots available for this lab tour from 4:30-6:30pm ET for attendees of the 2026 PHRC Housing Conference and the research-focused 2026 RBDCC. Bus transportation is provided and will be leaving from The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center at 4:30pm ET. The tour is free, but pre-registration is required.

Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 4:30-6:30pm ET
Location: Engineering Design and Innovation Building (Bus leaves from The Penn Stater)
Cost: Free, limited spots available & pre-registration is required.