Structural Ceramic Laboratory

Available equipment

Press for bending resistance test. Maximum load 2 T
Press for compression resistance test. Maximum load 150 T and 300 T
Automatic cold chambers for freezing tests
Climatic chamber
Thermal shock chamber
Tile permeability equipment
Hermetic tank with vacuum pump and pressure controller
Thermostatic water bath with volume regulation
Electric kilns with maximum temperature up to 1100, 1250, 1400 and 1600 ºC
Drying stoves
Graduated rulers, callipers and gauges
Balances (from 0.0001 g up to 32 kg)

Analysis and tests conducted

DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST	STANDARD
Dimensional control of baked clay bricks	UNE 67030
Appearance and structure of baked clay bricks	UNE 67019
Measurement of the mass of baked clay bricks	UNE 67019
Flatness of the faces of baked clay bricks	UNE 67030
Compression resistance of backed clay bricks	UNE 67026
Water absorption of construction bricks	UNE 67027
Suction for backed clay bricks	UNE 67031
Efflorescence of backed clay bricks	UNE 67029
Coloration of baked clay bricks	UNE 67019
Freezing properties of baked clay bricks	UNE 67028
Dimensional control of baked clay tiles	UNE-EN 1024
Appearance and structure of baked clay tiles	UNE-EN 1304
Control of shape of baked clay tiles	UNE-EN 1024
Bending resistance of baked clay tiles	UNE-EN 538
Permeability to water of baked clay tiles	UNE-EN 539-1
Freezing properties of baked clay tiles	UNE-EN 539-2
Dimensional and shape control and appearance of baked clay ceramic blocks	UNE 67030UNE 67045
Compression resistance of baked clay ceramic blocks	UNE 67026
Freezing properties of baked clay ceramic blocks	UNE 67048
Determination of the number of pores per dm2 of lightened clay ceramic blocks	UNE 136010
Determination of the density of lightened clay and of the perforations surface	UNE-EN 772-3
Dimensional and shape control and appearance of baked clay ceramic boards	UNE 67041
Dimensional control and appearance and structure of baked clay arches	UNE 67020
Bending resistance of baked clay ceramic arches	UNE 67037
Compression resistance of baked clay ceramic arches	UNE 67038
Dimensional and shape control and appearance of large format hollow ceramic bricks	UNE 67044
Bending resistance of large format baked clay pieces	UNE 67042
Baked clay ceramic products. Test on expansion due to humidity	UNE 67036
Baked clay ceramic products. Determination of calcareous inclusions	UNE 67039