At PProGRess, we proudly offer a wide range of specialized services to both members of Ghent University and external clients. Our expertise shines in petrographic analysis of natural building stones and artificial weathering tests on building materials. For micro-CT related services, please refer to UGCT.
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Petrography
Our team excels in petrographic analysis of natural building stones, providing detailed descriptions and identification. While we can analyze any building stone, our primary focus is on stones from Belgium and Northern France. We adhere to the European Standard EN 12407:2007 to ensure top-quality results.
For more information please contact Veerle Cnudde
Building material tests
We offer comprehensive tests on building materials, all conducted and reported in accordance with European Standards:
- Determination of open porosity and apparent density - NBN EN 1936:2007
- Determination of capillary water absorption - NBN EN 1925:1999
- Determination of water absorption by submersion under atmospheric pressure - NBN EN 13755:2008
- Determination of sound speed propagation - NBN EN 14579:2004
- Determination of resistance to frost weathering - NBN EN 12371:2010
- Determination of resistance to thermal shock - prEN 14066:2012
- Determination of resistance to salt crystallization - NBN EN 12370:1999
- Determination of technological properties of roofing slates - EN 12326:2011
- Water absorption
- Freeze-thaw resistance
- Non-carbonate content
- Carbonate content
- Resistance to sulfur dioxide exposure
- Thermal shock resistance
- Petrographic examination
For technical tests on building materials (pressure strength, tensile strength, skid resistance, etc.), please reach out to our colleagues of Labo Magnel-Vandepitte.
Sediment analysis
Our lab is equipped to perform standard sediment analyses, including grain size analysis by sieving, particle size analysis with SediGraph, determination of organic matter content, determination of calcium carbonate content,...
For more information about these tests, please contact Danielle Schram.