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Laboratory of Technology of Structures and Materials

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The Laboratory of Technology of Structures and Materials (LATEM) is a leading national and international center for innovation and experimentation in building structures and materials.

The laboratory has a 230 m2 test slab with a maximum test length of 20 m. It has facilities for cyclical and fatigue tests, an area for concrete production and a chemical laboratory.

LATEM supports research on the analysis, design and durability of structures (concrete, steel and others), the restoration and conservation of historical structures, and the study of materials. It has produced recognized research and promoted innovation and sustainability for over 25 years, which has made it a center of excellence.
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Scientific domain PE11: Materials Engineering
Keywords bridges cement concrete concrete with recycled aggregate construction materials dams durability edification factory work fiber reinforced concrete fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) historical buildings infrastructure maintenance materials technology materials testing monitoring non-destructive techniques open sea structures prestressed concrete reinforced concrete steel structural tests structures structures reinforcement tunnels waste revaluation repair reinforcement or renovation solutions for structures structures repair reinforcement or remodeling
Home partner institution (UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
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Technical staff available Yes
Remote access details No
Remote access available No
Open to external users Yes
Equipment
  • Instron 8803 dynamic servohydraulic machine of +/- 500 kN
  • Instron 8505 dynamic servohydraulic machine of +/- 1000 kN
  • Bruker D2 Phaser desktop diffractometer
  • Load frame
  • HPLC
Open access to updated information database No
Online booking system details No
Online booking system available No
Description

The Laboratory of Technology of Structures and Materials (LATEM) is a leading national and international center for innovation and experimentation in building structures and materials.

The laboratory has a 230 m2 test slab with a maximum test length of 20 m. It has facilities for cyclical and fatigue tests, an area for concrete production and a chemical laboratory.

LATEM supports research on the analysis, design and durability of structures (concrete, steel and others), the restoration and conservation of historical structures, and the study of materials. It has produced recognized research and promoted innovation and sustainability for over 25 years, which has made it a center of excellence.