Expertise in concrete and cement

A comprehensive analysis of the chemical and physical properties of historical building materials.

For a construction to be consisting, a good foundation is required. At RISE in Borås, various forms of basic components are tested to measure the mechanical properties and ensure quality.

A team of experts investigates the properties, load-bearing capacity and reuse of masonry materials and structures through advanced experimental and numerical techniques.

Third party auditing of calculations, drawings and other documents is an important part of the design of new buildings and renovation of existing buildings. In order to ensure that the documents are of high quality and to prevent deficiencies or errors in the construction, experienced staff from RI…

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) can be used to locate reinforcing bars, steel beams, cavities, cracks, pipes and casting details in concrete structures.

RISE covers different research areas in the field of mechanics of structures, building components and materials, rock mechanics and engineering, structural dynamics, protective structures and buildings.

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is an alternative for a more lightweight, sustainable and robust built environment. Its high structural density provides extremely high strength and superior durability, which makes the UHPC an excellent material for infrastructure, building envelopes and repa…

Cement-based grouting is one the most frequently used techniques in Swedish infrastructure and building industry with the main objectives of reducing the water ingress and increasing the strength properties of the underground facilities. But application of the cement-based grouts is not just limite…

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.

RISE has many years of experience in compiling procurement documents, assisting with procurement and working as construction engineering agents when renovating concrete structures. We can help with all or parts of these works.

RISE can provide our clients with Class I expertise in concrete casting.

The growing interest in ensuring greater durability in new designs, or upgrading existing reinforced concrete structures to fulfil new demands of society together with the growth and ageing of the stock of existing structures has led to an increasing demand for an accurate assessment of service lif…

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. 

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 b…

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.

Mechanically ventilated constructions are used to create moisture-proof constructions and to stop emissions from reaching the indoor environment.

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.