Department of Insulation Research, Thermal and Humidity Behavior of Structures
The department conducts tests for building materials, composite walls, and glass:
- Determine the coefficient of thermal, longitudinal and volumetric expansion.
- Determine water absorption and water vapor permeability.
- Determine the properties of bituminous materials.
- Determination of moisture content.
- Determination of thermal conductivity and Bulk thermal transfer.
- Bioclimatic and environmental studies.
- Evaluation of thermal performance, simulation, and energy efficiency of facilities.
- Thermal analysis of building materials.
Department of Fire Research and the Effect of High Temperatures
The department conducts experiments and laboratory research on structural elements in order to reach the best design resistant to the spread of fire.
- Study the speed of flame spread.
- Flammability test.
- Resistance of doors to fire.
- Structural elements resistance time to fire.
- Walls and concrete beams resistance time to fire under the influence of mechanical and static load.
- Thermal imaging and analysis using IR Camera
- Determine the thickness of paint layers
Aerodynamics and Thermodynamics Research Department
The department conducts laboratory and field experiments such as:
- Study air movement inside and outside different facilities.
- Test the resistance of external glass facades to water and air leakage and wind effect.
- Laboratory and field study of the movement of sand dunes and develop appropriate solutions to reduce their danger.
Natural and Artificial Lighting Research Department
- Natural light research.
- Study energy saving in buildings and harmonizing natural and artificial lighting
- Consultations and designs of electrical works and low current systems
Acoustics Research Department
The department conducts research, consultations, laboratory, and field tests, such as:
- Test and evaluat the acoustic properties of building materials.
- Study environmental noise pollution.
- Study sound insulation of building elements.
- Study sound absorption and acoustic treatment of halls.
- Study acoustic design and electro acoustic systems for halls