Concrete and cement

Accredited tests for mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of aggregates and filler for road-, asphalt-, mortar- and concrete purposes according to EN 12620, EN 13043 and EN 13139. We also perform audit inspections in the above-mentioned areas with the Construction Products Regulation, CPR. RISE is a notified body in the area.

Accredited tests for mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of cement, masonry cement and mortar according to EN 197-1 and EN 413-1. We also perform sampling, audit inspections and evaluations in the above-mentioned areas against the Construction Products Regulation, CPR. RISE is a notified body in areas such as cement, masonry cement and m

Accredited testing of frost properties of concrete.

Mechanical and chemical analyzes of concrete.

Testing of shotcrete.

The Swedish construction industry is facing large technological challenges in the years to come. This is linked to the climate footprint of our built environment and we need to drastically reduce CO2 emissions as well as lower the exploitation of natural recourses.

We can help you with strategies and technical development for recycling of residual and demolition waste, as well as excavation masses to secondary aggregate in concrete and other construction products, such as bricks.

Concrete reinforced with steel is globally the most used construction material. It is easily formable in a fresh state and has a good durability, even under harsh environmental conditions. The function of steel in concrete is to improve the tensile strength of the material and to control cracking both under hardening of the cementitious binder and applied loads. Steel can corrode under atmospheric conditions. In concrete, however, it is protected from corrosion due to the high alkalinity (high pH) within the concrete that allows the steel to remain passive. Different causes can lead the steel to loose its passivation such as carbonation or chloride attack.

During the last decades there is an increasing trend towards the use of lightweight materials in constructions and infrastructures. In that sense concrete is a material with an intermediate density of around 2400 kg/m3. 

In case of failure in new production or repairs, there may be a dispute about the cause of the faults, the responsibility for the faults and the consequences of the faults.

In developing the tenant-owner association Viva in Gothenburg, Riksbyggen’s goal has been to create Sweden’s most innovative building project with a focus on sustainability. By thinking innovatively about concrete, they have identified methods to reduce the project’s carbon footprint. “This project was intended to demonstrate how we can reduce climate impact. And we have seen that it really is possible,” says Nadia Al-Ayish of RISE.

Municipalities are attempting to achieve ambitious climate goals, but must also meet the increasing need for new housing and premises. The construction sector wants to become part of a circular economy – but must first and foremost comply with strict building codes and material requirements. These are not simple equations, but reuse is part of the solution. 

Reusing heavy building components such as concrete frames will help the construction sector achieve net zero emissions by 2045 – while increasing the number of homes. Efforts are now underway to shape the market. 

Producing concrete has become a major source of global CO2 emissions. Simultaneously, 70 percent of the world's population is expected to live in cities by 2050. The growing need for infrastructure and housing means that the use of concrete will increase sharply. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find sustainable alternatives to traditional concrete. The industry understands the importance of this. According to RISE's concrete and materials experts, a new standard for recycled concrete could be introduced as early as 2025.

The construction sector has a lot to gain from reclaiming materials - especially load-bearing structures such as concrete frames, which often have a long lifespan after demolition. Despite the great climate potential, development is being slowed by unclear rules and uncertainty about quality. To speed up the transition, RISE has established a center with the goal of making reuse a natural part of the construction process.