Whether we are conducting experiments to understand basic processes, or conducting a comprehensive verification program for a specific design, here in St. John’s we utilize a broad range of physical test facilities at a multitude of scales.  Our teams have the expertise to take your program to the field, including operations in harsh environments, so when practical, we bring real-world rigour to your design challenges. C-CORE maintains a close collaborative relationship with Memorial University and the National Research Council of Canada, sharing and augmenting its extensive facilities, diverse expertise, and R&D portfolio.

C-CORE’s 10 tonne, 200g commercial centrifuge

NRC’s (75m x 32m) offshore ocean basin having wave, current and wind capability

NRC’s (90m x 12m) ice tank
NRC’s (200m x 12m) wave gen towing tank
MUN’s (34m x 5m) wave gen towing tank

Marine Institute’s 22m x 8m x 4m flume tank
Largest in the world
1.7 million L of water
Up to 1 m/s