Analysis of the requirements that affect an innovative ceramic product
The developers of a new system of flexible ceramic meshes needed to anticipate how a product of this kind would meet the current building codes. Therefore, the analysis has identified the technical, practical and regulatory barriers that will appear if the product is used as façade cladding and as outdoor paving, so they can be addressed during the final stages of product development.
Assessment of structures built with a composite material
This product developer wants to use a metal-fibre composite to prefabricate structures for outdoor installation, thus exploiting the competitive advantage of this material. In order to estimate the adequacy of such a building product, ITeC has analysed the applicable regulatory and functional requirements in the Spanish market. This has made possible to draft a lab test plan to demonstrate the structural and fire performance, and also the compliance with health requirements of the synthetic component of the product.
Cable transit hidden inside partition walls
Contribution to the design of a new building solution for routing cables inside partition walls, with emphasis on the technical and legal aspects.
Analysis of requirements affecting a drywall system
Contribution to the development of a new system for building drywalls, providing advice to its designers on the technical and functional requirements to be met, and how to certify the system to ease its entry into the Spanish market and the major European markets. The certification meets some difficulties, being an innovative system that is outside the scope of the standards that regulate conventional drywalls.
Mechanical characterization of a floor slab
Testing program to define the structural performance of a prototype built with self-supporting sandwich plates in the shape of a galvanized steel sleeve filled with insulating material. It has found its flexural and shear resistance so that the test results can be used later on for certifying of the building solution according to the Spanish regulations.
Characterization and validation of a building system for mortarless exposed brickwork
The developers of a prototype system for erecting exposed brick walls without mortar need to check its market viability. For this purpose, we have defined a work plan that begins with a set of tests to measure the basic performance parameters, continues with a theoretical and practical resolution of building details and ends with the certification of compliance with all the regulatory requirements of the Spanish building codes.
Lightweight dry floor slab with improved insulation of impact noises
Assessment of the acoustic insulation performance (both aerial noise and impact noise) of a dry-mounted lightweight floor slab with improvement recommendations regarding the choice of materials for its horizontal surfaces. It also includes a cost analysis.
Prediction of aging degradation of the performance of a composite wood-based panel
A constructive solution for sloping roofs using wooden sandwich panels with different finish choices has been analysed regarding the HE1 energy requirements of the Spanish Building Code. Its thermal properties (resistance to heat transfer and vapour diffusion) have been tested with special attention on how they may evolve during the lifespan of the roof, using accelerated aging methods.
Technical requirements that apply to an innovative wooden parquet flooring
The developers of a floor-tile that combines a conventional wooden face with a back made of mortar have found that current standards only regulate flooring products made exclusively with wood. ITeC has advised them on how to get the CE mark even under these conditions, but warning them about how some of the competitive advantages of the new product could lose visibility as a result.
Gravity retaining walls with precast
Evaluation of a modular system for the construction of gravity retaining walls with precast concrete blocks with a high percentage of recycled aggregate. Since it is dry assembled, the blocks can be reused.
