Applus+ Laboratories has an extensive portfolio of testing services related to the characterisation of construction materials and systems. We have ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories and we are a notified body (nº 0370) for type testing with a view to CE marking.
A comprehensive service
- Materials and product characterisation
- Definition and implementation of customised testing plans
- Creation of a testing plan for a particular product or standard
- Forensic engineering and fault analysis
- Support in developing new construction products
- Management of certifications, including CE marking, European Technical Assessment (ETA), etc.
Tested Products
- Aggregates and natural stone: erosion, absorption, density, hardness, grain size, chemical properties, elasticity, petrography
- Cement, lime and plaster: chemical composition, setting time, resistance, purity, reactivity, expansion
- Concrete, additives and admixtures: resistance, dosages, additive and admixture capacities, elasticity, load creep, retraction, expansion, modules, chemical composition
- Steel, profiles, cables and structures: tensile strength, shear strength, torsional strength, dynamic testing, vibration, corrosion, passivation, forensic damage analysis
- Natural wood, laminate and chipboard: compression, traction, adhesion, changes in volume, impact, hardness, elastic modulus
- Masonry components: compression, absorption, dimensions, elasticity, slip resistance, expansion, flex, thermal insulation, fire resistance
- Windows and partitions: flex resistance, impact, punching shear, thermal and acoustic insulation
- Railings: Dimensional characteristics, flex, impact
- Walls and enclosures: user safety, impact, flex, fire resistance, acoustic insulation, window, door and skylight seals
- Floors and ceilings: flex resistance, impact, fire resistance, slip resistance
- Boards and panels: Compression, flex, traction, adhesion, dimensions, thermal and acoustic insulation, thermal contrast, reaction to fire, fire resistance
- Thermal and acoustic insulators: compressibility, water uptake, dimensional stability, conductivity, density, reaction to fire
- Taps: durability of on/off mechanism, thermostatic, pressure and acoustic testing
- Adhesives and grouts
- Sealants
- Mortars and concrete-repair products
- Speciality and composite products and materials