Testing of bricks, blocks and stone materials
MATTEST tests bricks, construction blocks and stone materials for incoming control, confirmation of declared characteristics and assessment of delivery quality. The method is selected after precise identification of the material and the project task.
FULL LIST OF TESTS
What MATTEST determines in bricks and blocks
- 01Laboratory testing of bricks and construction blocks
- 02Compressive strength of bricks and construction blocks
- 03Geometrical parameters and appearance
- 04Water absorption
- 05Average density
- 06Frost resistance
- 07Bond strength of bricks and blocks with mortar by the pull-off method
- 08Abrasion of concrete products
The programme for ceramic brick differs from the programme for an aerated concrete or concrete block.
Materials and structures
- ceramic and silicate bricks
- wall stones
- foam blocks, cinder blocks and other construction blocks
- concrete tiles and kerbstones
- stone masonry and bond of masonry materials
Applicable standards
The standard is selected after identification of the material. The working base uses GOST 8462-85, GOST 7025-91, GOST 6133-2019, GOST 10180-2012, GOST 21520-89 and GOST 24992-2014 within their scope of application. It cannot be claimed that all types of blocks are tested to a single GOST.
Deliverables for the client
The client receives a test report with the actual results.