The Testing Lab for Materials, Buildings and Civil Structures of the Politecnico di Milano performs tests on materials and structures for research and teaching purposes as well as on behalf of third parties.
The Lab is equipped with test apparatus and measuring instruments for mechanical testing with forces from 0.01 N to 5000 kN. Activities include testing of structures and structural elements, chemical-physical and mechanical testing of building materials. The Lab is accredited as an Official Laboratory according to the Italian Law n. 1086/1971 and the DPR n. 380/2001 for the certification of testing on construction products. It is Notified Body according to the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 for CE marking of the construction products. It is also accredited by the national accreditation body Accredia for several tests (LAB 1275-E) and for the calibration of force (LAT 104).
