This laboratory performs physical characterization tests for the following products: building lime, Plaster, Mortar of mineral coatings, Aggregates, “Pavers and curb” concrete products, Cement glue, Grouting mortar, Natural stones , Cement tiles and Red products.
Building lime
According to EN 459-2 standard
- Setting time test.
- Consistency test
- compression test...
Plaster
According to standard EN 13279-1
- Test to determine the water/plaster ratio. (according to EN 13279-2 standard)
- Test to determine setting time. (according to EN 13279-2 standard)
- Test to determine the resistance to bending. (according to EN 13279-2 standard)
- Compressive strength determination test. (according to EN 13279-2 standard)
Mortar of mineral coatings
According to EN 998-1 standard
- Test to determine the resistance to bending and compression.
- Density determination test.
- Adhesion determination test
- Test to determine the water absorption coefficient by capillarity.
Aggregates
According to EN 12620 standard
- Los Angeles.
- Micro Deval
- Particle size analysis.
- Density and water absorption.
- Cleanliness test.
“Pavers and curb” concrete products
According to EN 1338 and EN 1340 standards
- Bending test.
- Abrasion test.
- Tensile test by splitting.
Cement glue
According to EN 12004 standard
- Initial adhesion test.
- Adhesion test after open time.
- Adhesion test after action of water.
- Adhesion test after the action of heat.
Grouting mortar
According to EN 13888 standard
- Compression test after open time.
- Bending test after open time.
- Water absorption after 30 min.
- Water absorption after 240 min
- Abrasion test.
Natural stones
- Bending test. (according to EN 12372 standard)
- Compression test. (according to EN 1926 standard)
- Bulk density and porosity test. (according to EN 1936 standard)
- Water absorption test. (according to EN 13755 standard)
- Slip test. (according to EN 14231 standard)
- Wear test. (according to EN 14157 standard)
Cement tiles
According to EN 13748-1 and EN 13748-2 standards
- Dimensional characterization test.
- Bending test.
- Water absorption test.
- Slip test.
- Abrasion test.
Red products
According to EN 771-1 and NT 21.60 standards
- Compression test.
- Water absorption test.
- Dimensional characterization test.
- Punching test.
Mohamed BEN REGAYA
Responsible for the Concrete & Binders Laboratory
71 392 300 (post 402)