INTERNAL RESEARCH PROJECTS

 Topics of ÉMI Nonprofit Kft’s internal research projects: 
 

 

2003

  • Round robin tests for cement, concrete, mortar and steel reinforcement bars in 2002 and 2003
  • On-site air-tightness tests carried out by Blower-Door testing methodMechanical Laboratory
  • Theoretical considerations and analysis of technical regulation possibilities relating to chimneys for gas-operated room sealed appliances
  • Comparison of ultimate design method of reinforced concrete slab structures and new structures against punching
  • Causes of discolouration of thin renders
     

2004

  • Elaboration of microscopical identification systems
  • Design and construction of a test rig used for fatigue test of thermoplastics pipes, multi-layer pipes and fittings at different temperatures and constant pressure 
     

2005

  • Application of the Probalistic Safety Assessment (PSA) method in load-bearing expert investigations for building categories which have preferential importance (buildings containing bauxite concrete, large panels, Siemens-Martin slag)
  • Determination of thermal transmittance of doors and windows by hot box method in accordance with MSZ EN ISO 12567-1
  • Development of a test method to amend standard MSZ 14800-6:1980
  • Improvement of the test rig used for fatigue test of thermoplastics pipes, multi-layer pipes and fittings at different temperatures and constant pressure
  • Round robin test in relation to compressive strength, bending strength and tensile strength of dry mortars in two different types
  • Development of a complex laboratory testing system
     

2006

  • Determination of thermal transmittance of doors and windows by hot box method in accordance with MSZ EN ISO 12567-1
  • Development of a test method to amend standard MSZ 14800-6:1980
  • Technical requirements of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems with Rendering (ETICS) and professional requirements for qualification of qualified users
  • Status reports
  • Preparation of an Energy Performance Certificate template based on measurements and calculations for a specific building (ÉMI U building) taking into consideration the relevant regulation expected to come into effect from 1 January 2007.
  • Design, construction and operation of a test rig used for test of resistance to temperature change of baths and shower trays for domestic purposes made of acrylic material
  • Tasks relating to attestation of conformity, initial type-testing and factory production control of building glass products at ÉMI Nonprofit Kft

     

2007

  • Elaboration of the work programme of the Hungarian Construction Technology Platform
  • Elaboration of a requirement system regarding protecting treatment of installed structural timber structures in particular the control methods of the treatment
  • Improvement and expansion of the complex laboratory testing system
  • Design, construction and operation of a test rig used for test of resistance to temperature change of baths and shower trays for domestic purposes made of acrylic materi al
  • Tasks relating to attestation of conformity, initial type-testing and factory production control of building glass products at ÉMI Nonprofit Kft
  • Preparation of the course programme for qualified chimney contractors
  • Prevention of legionella infection in hot water services
  • Determination methods of properties of building waste materials and suggested use
     

2008

Draft

  • Preparation of an Energy Performance Certificate template based on measurements and calculations for a specific building (ÉMI U building) taking into consideration the relevant regulation expected to come into effect from 1 January 2007
  • Abrasion resistance test of concrete, stone and artificial stone surfaces and a comparison assessment of the results
  • Determination of slip resistance properties of ceramic, natural stone, artificial stone and concrete surfaces, interpretation of the relevant test methods and comparison of the results
  • Development of a hydraulic measuring rig, electronic measuring devices and computer data log system
  • Economical effects of air-tightness of light-weight structure buildings and built-in attics to the operational costs
  • Construction of a testing equipment for testing manual call points in accordance with MSZ EN 54-11 : 2003, Annex A and B
  • Biometric face recognition identification tests
  • Fire protection aspects of refurbishment of historic buildings
  • Preparation of an application guide for doors and windows
  • Development of a fatigue testing equipment
  • Design, construction and operation of a BCA abrasion equipment
  • Comparison tests between cylinder specimens drilled out from hardened concrete and cube samples cast into moulds (evaluation of destructive test results)
  • Methodology of expert work
  • Study with regard to the infrastructure required for testing and certification of building waste materials
  • Trial application of integrated wind energy and solar cell experimental systems in panel buildings – Stage I (setting up, trial mode)
  • Increasing of research potential of small enterprises in connection with participating in ECPT SME Working Group
  • Determination of maximum application temperature limit of preformed pipe insulations
  • Financial efficiency investigation of heat pump boilers
  • Theoretical comparison investigation between glass structures and windows
  • International experiences and plans with regard to introduction of Building Performance Directive, examination of national requirements and comparison them to the Hungarian requirements and making a proposal