Evaluation of gamma emissions in building materials.

Evaluation in field or in laboratory environment för declaration of the rates of 226-radium (238-uran), 232-thorium and 40-kalium, as a basis for the declaration of I-index. 

In order for building materials to be approved in line with the EU-directives of building materials and Swedish radiation acts and directives on gamma emissions in housings.  

Evaluation in field - gamma spectrometry - methods outlined according to SP-methodology 605. 

Laboratory methode according to document CEN/TS 17216 -  accredited method in-house guide VALO 4.5.

Test report according to method is delivered. 

Information with regard to delivery time is given by the contact person

CEN/TR 17113 as guideline for calculation of I-index and final effective dose in building. 

Testing of natural stone, where the mechanical, physical and petrographic characteristics of the stone is determined.

The area includes accredited and non-accredited methods. Contact us for more information.

We provide help with type testing and testing of properties that are required by different product standards for natural stone. The results can form a baseline for CE declaration of natural stone products, be used as part of a screening routine, or act as a foundation for procurements and tenders. We can also provide assistance with preparing samples and testing rock samples or drill cores from new prospective quarries.

Testing of natural stone in our laboratory in Borås. See list of regular methods under Standard and please use our order form.

A testing report according to method is received.

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Information about deliverance time is given by contact person.

Preparation of samples is recommended, but not required.

SS-EN 14579 Determination of Sound Speed Propagation

SS-EN 12371 Determination of frost resistance

SS-EN 12407 Petrographic examination

SS-EN 13161 Determination of flexural strength under constant moment (non-accredited)

SS-EN 13364 Determination of breaking load at dowel hole

SS-EN 16306 Determination of resistance of marble to thermal and moisture cycles

SS-EN 13755 Determination of water absorption at atmospheric pressure

SS-EN 16140 Determination of sensitivity to changes in appearance produced by thermal cycles

SS-EN 1936 Determination of real density and apparent density, and of total and open porosity

SS-EN 12372 Determination of flexural strength under concentrated load

SS-EN 14157 Determination of the abrasion resistance

SS-EN 14158 Determination of rupture energy

SS-EN 1926 Determination of uniaxial compressive strength

SS-EN 14066 Determination of resistance to ageing by thermal shock

SS-EN 14231 Determination of the slip resistance by means of the pendulum tester

Now there is the possibility for manufacturers to P-mark the conservatories. The P label means that the conservatories not only meets the legal and / or regulatory requirements but also other requirements that the market demands. P-marking means type-test, a quality and self-inspection which is monitored by an independent third party, in this case

The purpose of the P-label is to give the consumers security when they buy the conservatories.

They are told clearly that there is security against personal injuries, that the conservatories have some water tightness and that the carrying capacity, the statute and the permanence correspond to high demands.

At the same time, the manufacturers get a good opportunity to demonstrate quality.

For consumers, the labeling means increased security.

Possibilities of having RISE wide expertise in several different areas, be able to verify the different properties of the conservatories such as water tightness, airtightness, safety against wind loads, durability or other qualitative properties through standardized tests.

The certification rules CR 073 Uterum apply for P-marking of conservatories.

These offers:
testing of water tightness, airtightness and wind loads safety.

The test is reported in a written report

Submitted on request for quotation

Submitted on request for quotation

Certification rules 073 Uterum

Preparation and testing of masonry units as bricks and building blocks.

Determination of dimensions, compressive strength, moisture movement, water absorption, frost resistance.

We help you with preliminary testing, type testing and ongoing self-inspection. The result can be part of quality assurance.

For common methods, see under Standards or get in touch with the contact person.

We can perform both accredited and not accredited testing.

Test report according method is included.

Information about delivery time via the contact person.

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SS-EN 772-1 + A1 / 12390-3 Bestämning av tryckhållfasthet

SS-EN 772-13 Bestämning av netto och brutto torrdensitet (natursten undantaget)

SS-EN 772-14 Bestämning av fuktbetingade rörelser hos lättklinkerblock och fabrikstillverkad sten

SS-EN 772-16 Bestämning av mått

SS-EN 772-20/A1 Bestämning av planhet hos ytor

Frost resistance according to Annex A i EAD 170005-00-03-05. (Non-accredited)

RISE has extensive experience in the testing of insulating glass for P and CE marking. The test includes resistance to moisture ingress and measurement of gas content. We also carry out damage investigations on insulating windows of various kinds. Examples of properties that can be examined are gas content, contamination and condensation problems w

RISE offers P-marking in the area of insulation glazing. Type tests are carried out according to Standard EN 1279-2.

RISE can also be helpful in the self-monitoring of the card IDs in accordance with EN 1279-6. RISE also performs damage investigations of various types on damages.

RISE has equipment for non-destructive measurement of insulating gas contents for both 2-glass and 3-glass constructions.

In addition to the possibility of P-marking insulating glass units, we also offer tests according to EN 1279-2, and -6.

With our long-standing experience in this field and access to a variety of cutting-edge expertise within the organization, we are a natural partner in investigations that are linked to various kinds of problems that may arise with insulating glass units, such as condensation problems, problems with gas filling concentrations, contaminations or emissions that can cause undesirable defects on insulating glass units, both directly on the surface of the glass as well as cavities between the glass.

The following tests can be provided:

• Testing for moisture penetration - Short-term testing according to EN 1279-6, Annex B4.
• Testing for moisture penetration - Water vapor penetration according to SP method 254.
• Testing gas concentration – The gas concentration according to SP method 3949.
• Non-destructive testing of gas filling level in insulating glass of 2-glass and 3-glass constructions.

We also carry out investigations of various kinds on insulating glass units with errors.

The test is reported in a written report

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EN 1279-2

EN 1279-6, Annex B4.

SP-metod 254.

SP-metod 3949.

The Construction Products Regulation, CPR, requires certification of fire alarms and equipment used to ventilate fire gases from buildings. RISE can offer type testing documentation according to standards EN 54 and EN 12101-10 for these types of products.

Fires are a major problem in society, costing lives and property annually. RISE has extensive equipment resources to counteract this, enabling us to offer effective type testing and thereby safe certification according to the CPR.

RISE's resources for testing and certification provide quality-assured market access and an opportunity to meet legal requirements for placing the product on the market.

We conduct type testing in close collaboration with our experts in areas such as environmental tolerance testing, EMC, and software evaluation. With RISE's broad expertise and experience, we can handle many different types and combinations of testing assignments to meet the needs of your company.

The test results are presented in one or more accredited test reports according to ISO/IEC 17025. The results are intended to form the basis for certification according to the Construction Products Regulation, CPR.

EN 54-2

EN 54-4

EN 54-11

EN 54-13

EN 54-17

EN 54-18

EN 54-21

EN 12101-10

ISO 21927-9

Used to create moisture-proof constructions and to stop emissions from reaching the indoor environment. We work on evaluating the function of these constructions in connection with damage investigations, inspections and quality assurance during new installation, verification of system solutions in connection with certification and follow-ups.

The purpose of a function control can be, for example, inventory / function mapping of installations or follow-up control of certified systems to assess the system's function. Function testing can also be a subset of damage investigation of buildings with moisture problems.

 

The functional test of the mechanically ventilated design ensures that the system works in the intended way and that moisture and emissions from underlying construction do not spread to the indoor environment.

A functional test can be performed at different stages:

1. During construction to ensure that the installation is carried out correctly and give the installer a chance to verify that the system is airtight before the flooring / surface layer is completed so that any leaks can be corrected as early as possible.
    
2. During the use phase to verify that the installation works as it should and has not been compromised by changes in general ventilation, refurbishing of adjacent building parts, dirt or other operational disturbance.

The accredited SP methods 1630-1634 cover a range of test methods for evaluating the function in mechanically ventilated gaps, which include, for example, control of airflow direction, pressure difference between the ventilated gap and the indoor environment, airtightness and tracer gas measurement to study air movements.

In addition to these measurements, an indication measurement of the airflow in the exhaust air duct and pressure drop over the building envelope is normally included. When monitoring the certified systems, an assessment is also made of the installed system's compliance with the design documentation.

 

Results from the functional test are presented in a report.

Price upon request for quotation

The price is influenced by the extent of the service and the size of the object.

Requires preparation, for example, reading of drawings.

SP methods 1630-1634

We provide testing of ceiling tiles according to the standard EN 13964: 2014.

We also offer rental of our test bed (Climate chamber) for own development testing (R&D).

We provide documentation through tests for CE marking and DoP for acoustic tiles.

Obtaining results for essential properties as a basis for Dop & CE marking

Possibility of own R&D-like surveys with access to our climate chambers.

The following tests can be offered:

Membrane components – Flexural tensile strength test (FTS) according to EN 13964:2014, Annex F

Mechanical strength, safety against failure – baffles, according to EN 13964:2014, Annex J

Report as a basis for CE marking and / or DoP.

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EN 13964 Annex F and J

External and internal doors are tested at RISE in a number of different ways. Testing is carried out to partly to investigate how new construction types work and partly as quality assurance with respect to the manufacturer’s product range. Here at RISE we investigate how external and internal doors perform when subjected to different climate variab

Testing is carried out to partly to investigate how new construction types (and methods) work and partly as quality assurance with respect to the manufacturer’s product range.

Testing is conducted in a very thorough and careful manner, to see if and why any problems arise during the process.

The tests are carried out partly to examine how new designs work and also as quality control of manufacturers for their products.

The following tests determinations can be offered (and the list is not exhaustive, we can consider all related testing in the doors scope):

• Air permeability according to EN1026
• Watertightness according to EN 1027
• Resistance to wind load according to EN12211
• Closing force according to EN12046-2
• U-value according to EN-ISO 12567–1 or calculation according to EN 10077-2
• Moisture and temperature stability according to EN 1121

The customer receives a test report on completion of the investigation which shows how the door has compared with the class requirements laid down in the relevant classification standards connected to the testing standards mentioned above. 

The report includes explanations of the results achieved (often using photographs) by diagrams, tables and descriptions, plus a classification summary on the front page together with a short description of the test object. Drawings and detailed descriptions of the door supplied by the customer are included in the report appendix.

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Delivery time will be given on request of a quote

Any required preparatory work will be advised on request of a quote

Air permeability according to EN1026

Watertightness according to EN 1027

Resistance to wind load according to EN12211

Closing force according to EN12046-2

U-value according to EN-ISO 12567–1 or calculation according to EN 10077-2

Moisture and temperature stability according to EN 1121

Thermally toughened, heat strengthened and/or laminated glass is used in a variety of applications to increase personal safety.

Within RISE there is competence to evaluate and quality-assure the production process, carry out damage investigations and lead and participate in development and innovation projects in the field of glass.

In order to be able to deliver a product with consistent and high quality, careful monitoring of the production is required.

For many products, it is up to the manufacturer to establish and maintain a system for self-monitoring to ensure the quality.

A prerequisite for achieving good results and applying a working method that strives for continuous improvement is that the quality thinking permeates the entire organization, from those who work in the production line and all the way up to the management, and that the quality department is not a unit that is decoupled from other activities.

By using a third party who regularly reviews the self-monitoring system, the manufacturer can achieve several things:
• The company management states that the quality of the products is of the highest priority
• Examination performed by an external party can call attention to deficiencies in the system for self-control that may have been overlooked for a long time and so-called "home blindness" can thus be counteracted.
• Support for the manufacturer's quality manager, whose work can gain greater legitimacy and acceptance in their own organization through the deviations presented in the audit report
• Ensure that you comply with applicable product standards and are updated on any additions, corrections or new releases of the standards

The audits are carried out with a practical way of working, where compliance with the own quality system and requirements in the product standards is examined on site at the production lines and involves representatives from different parts of the organization.

Applicable standards used in the audits are EN 12150-2, EN 14449 and EN 1863-2.

The results are reported in an audit report and the manufacturer undertakes to rectify any deviations within an agreed time

The audit is normally carried out as a full or half-day visit to the production unit and reported within three weeks

Pris on tender

The price is affected by the size of the production unit and the scope of the production range.

There is the possibility to combine audits regarding production of safety glass with other product types, such as production of fire glass and insulating glass.

Preparations in the form of reading the manufacturer's quality manual / systems for self-checking are required.

EN 12150-2

EN 14449

EN 1863-2