Concrete, Binders, Natural Stone - Testing and Investigation

Testing and investigation of concrete, binders and natural stone

When materials do not perform as intended, projects risk being delayed and costlier, with cracking, reinforcement corrosion and regulatory deviations as a result. Without independent testing and clear documentation, the risk of incorrect decisions and non-compliance with the Construction Products Regulation increases.

We perform tests and investigations on concrete, binders and natural stone – from the laboratory to the field.

RISE Materiallab is accredited for over 70 methods in concrete, binders, aggregates and natural stone. We conduct condition assessments of existing structures and analyze, among other things, thin-section grinding, surface grinding and μXRF to identify chloride ingress and reinforcement corrosion. At our three field test sites, concrete is exposed in a natural environment, with and without the influence of sea and road salt; samples that have been monitored for over thirty years provide decision-making data that connects lab tests with reality.

We carry out product audits on aggregates according to EN 12620, EN 13043 and EN 13139 as well as sampling, product audits and evaluations within binders according to EN 197-1 and EN 413-1 – against the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). RISE is a notified body within, among other things, cement, masonry cement and mortar, and also carries out monitoring within admixtures and concrete-related products.

Contact our experts for advice, a quote or booking a test - we will ensure that your materials meet both requirements and reality.