The Archive of Projects
This is a list of the main projects carried out by ITeC. The Project Topics menu allows you to narrow the list down according to the subjects covered.
Analysis of building solutions for blockwork with cellular concrete blocks
Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks are regulated by the harmonized standard EN 771-4, but it merely defines the technical characteristics these products must meet, without addressing the correct method of building walls with them. Since this is a critical issue for these blocks, one manufacturer has requested ITeC to document appropriate building solutions for the different intended uses of these blocks.
Regulatory requirements applicable to bollards
The entry into force of a new Spanish accessibility regulation has raised doubts about whether the pedestrian areas in a project that got approved previously to the new law meet all the requirements. ITeC has been asked to set down what parameters bollards for pedestrian areas must meet according to the latest versions of country, regional and local regulations.
Potential for reusing single-use products as construction materials
Some objects designed as disposable products end up becoming problematic waste once they have served their purpose. One possible solution for these materials is to incorporate them into certain construction products, provided they do not breach regulations and standards. ITeC has been tasked with identifying the requirements these products would have to meet, the methods for verifying compliance, and what type of certifications they would need for a smooth market entry.
Regulatory situation of a new type of glued laminated timber
After consulting the experts of the European Commission, it has been confirmed that the harmonised standard EN 14080 is not valid to obtain the CE mark for a new type of glued laminated timber that researchers are developing. Therefore, it will be necessary to resort to the European Technical Assessments route, and ITeC will have to prepare a European Assessment Document (EAD) compatible with the nature of the new glulam variant.
Technical Guide to evaluate installers of industrial floorings
The performance and durability of continuous industrial floorings depend largely on whether they have been correctly executed. A manufacturer wants to set up an accreditation system for contractors to demonstrate their competence in installing the product. ITeC has offered to jointly draft a Technical Guide defining the requirements to be met (training, equipment, results control) by companies seeking accreditation.
Smile City project: better urban bicycle mobility infrastructure
The SMILE CITY project develops innovative construction solutions for deploying the network of bicycle lanes and electric bicycle charging stations, reducing their environmental impact and making them safer for users. They include prefabricated concrete and rubber elements that reuse different types of urban, industrial and construction waste. The demonstration phase contemplates the construction of 100 km of bicycle lanes and 20 electric bicycle charging points.
Assessment of the durability of a fire protection fabric
A manufacturer of intumescent fabrics wishes to assess their durability according to the criteria set forth in EOTA Technical Report 024. This document establishes five types of application conditions, each with its own testing program. The manufacturer has requested advice from ITeC to identify the appropriate program for the product, select a laboratory, supervise the tests and their results, and draft a technical report.
Evaluation of structural sealants for curtain walls
A silicone sealant manufacturer markets a structural variety developed for use in structural sealant curtain walls. The product originally obtained its CE mark through a European Technical Assessment (ETA) based on the ETAG 002 procedure. However, in 2018, EOTA replaced that procedure with EAD 090010-00-0404. The manufacturer has requested advice from ITeC to attain another ETA in accordance with this new EAD. The first step has been to draw up an Assessment Plan defining which product properties must be tested, how they must be tested, and which values must be met.
Conversion of a price database for budget calculations into a database for environmental calculations
A construction company has developed its own database of building materials. Since it is used only for calculating budgets, the database just contains information on prices. ITeC has complemented it with environmental information, so when the company makes a selection of materials and enters the bill of quantities to obtain a budget, they will also get (with no need to enter extra information) an estimation of the amount of waste in the building site and an inventory of the CO2 emissions and the energy embedded in the materials.
Structural performance of a support system for photovoltaic panels
The manufacturer of a construction system for installing photovoltaic panels on flat roofs needs to verify that it behaves adequately under wind pressure, wind suction and snow loads. The test plan has taken into account that the support elements are designed to set the panels at angles between 10° and 45°, which significantly influences the amount of stress on the system.
