Concrete Laboratory
Qualified staff and an outstanding infrastructure support the scientists in research and development projects as well as in challenging services.
Our laboratory offers a large range of tests on fresh and hardened concrete, cement, admixtures, additives, and aggregates. Our experiments and sample conditioning can be performed at a wide range of precisely controlled climatic conditions thanks to the state of the art set of large-scale climatic chambers.
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Creep tests on concrete with loads up to 600 kN
In our laboratory we can perform both standard tests and specially tailored ones. We offer the following services:
- The most modern chemical analysis methods and efficient microscopy investigations
- Fresh concrete controls
- Consulting about problems in the areas of concrete, mortar, cement and admixtures
- Cooperation in the elaboration of norms and guidelines within national and international professional organisations and standards committees
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Mechanical properties lab with presses up to 5000 kN
STS 338 accredited
Our test laboratory meets the highest quality standards and we are accredited in the following areas STS 0338
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