This paper presents results from the IST KAII Trial project ReLAX – Remote LAboratory eXperimentation trial (IST 1999-20827), and contributes with a framework for a global remote laboratory experimentation network supported by a new business model. The paper presents this new Experiment Service Provider business model that aims at bringing physical experimentation back into the learning arena, ...

The paper deals with basic philosophy and structure of a remote controlled laboratory for experimentation in Electrical Engineering. The laboratory collects experiments from fields of Power Electronics, Electrical Machines, Electro-Mechanical and Motion Control Systems. The workbenches in the real laboratory are used over internet. Real experiments of the laboratory are distributed at various u...

Unsaturated soils are prevalent in nature and significantly influence the performance of geotechnical infrastructure (e.g., highway embankments, landfills, shallow foundations, trench excavations, natural slopes, etc.) issues national defense security. Infrastructure failures resulting from unsaturated soil result significant economic damages becoming an increasing concern as ages world-wide. n...

Animal experimentation is limited in many curricula due to the expense, lack of adequate animal facilities and equipment, and limited experience of the teachers. There are also ethical concerns dealing with the comfort and safety of the animals. To overcome these obstacles, we developed a "dry laboratory" using "virtual rats." The "virtual rat" eliminates the obstacles inherent in animal experi...

Recent advances in the IT can be applied to properly support certain complex requirements in the scientific and engineering domains. In experimental sciences, for instance, researchers should be assisted with conducting their complex scientific experimentation and supporting their collaboration with other scientists. The main requirements identified in such domains include the management of lar...