Research and development (from own sources and client sources)

In addition to research and development funded by grants we also do a wide range of research and development work upon requests by partners and clients. The knowledge that has been accumulated in the company for half a century and a well-equipped laboratory background are an excellent basis for applied research and experimental development.

The research supervised by the Scientific Director is run under the direction of the most qualified responsible units. All research is done with a detailed work plan prepared before performing that operation. The completion of each task is concluded by inspection and certification. In addition to a high degree of professional competence, each step of the research is done according to the basic process description per the requirements of MSZ EN ISO 9001:2009.

Our research topics in recent years have been the following:

2003

• 2002-2003. cement, concrete, mortar and concrete steel ringtests
• On-site air permeability tests by Blower-Door measurement method
• Theoretical considerations of combustion products evacuation devices of closed combustion chamber gas appliances, and analysis of technical regulatory options
• Comparison of damage scaling theories of reinforced concrete floor structures and new structures to prevent puncture
• Causes of color change in thin plasters

2004

• Development of systems for microscopic identification
• Design and manufacture of variable-temperature and constant-pressure fatigue testing devices for thermoplastic pipes, multilayer pipes and pipe fittings

2005

• Expert examination of supporting structures in priority categories of buildings (buildings built with concrete with bauxite cement, large panels or open-hearth slag) using the Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) method
• Determination of the thermal coefficient of windows and doors with test chamber method per MSZ EN ISO 12567-1
• Test method determination for the modification of standard No. MSZ 14800-6:1980
• Further development of variable-temperature and constant-pressure fatigue testing devices for thermoplastic pipes, multilayer pipes and pipe fittings
• Ringtest of flexural, tensile and compressive strengths of two different types of dry mortar
• Design of complex laboratory test system

2006

• Determination of the thermal coefficient of windows and doors with test chamber method per MSZ EN ISO 12567-1
• Test method determination for the modification of standard No. MSZ 14800-6:1980
• Technical requirements and professional qualification requirements for qualified users of plastered complex external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS)
• Status reports
• Energy certificate (sample) workout based on measurements and calculations done on specific buildings (ÉMI building U) taking into account the regulation expected to take effect on 1 Jan 2007.
• Design, manufacture and operation of test equipment to test the resistance of acrylic residential use bathtubs, shower trays and non-ceramic, stainless steel kitchen sinks to temperature change
• Conformity certification, type test and production control functions of building glass products with ÉMI Non-Profit LLC.

2007

• Work plan development of the Hungarian Construction Technology Platform
• Development of sealing requirements of integrated construction timber, and in particular, methods of sealing control
• Further development and expansion of complex laboratory test system
• Design, manufacture and operation of test equipment to test the resistance of acrylic residential use bathtubs to temperature change
• Conformity certification, type test and production control functions of building glass products with ÉMI Non-Profit LLC.
• Preparation of training course materials for qualified flue gas system contractors
• Elimination of Legionella infection in domestic hot water supply
• Methods for determining the properties of construction and demolition waste and proposed use

2008

• Energy certificate (sample) workout based on measurements and calculations done on specific buildings (ÉMI building U) taking into account the regulation expected to take effect on 1 Jan 2007.
• Various wear resistance tests done on concrete, stone and terrazzo surfaces and comparative evaluation of the results
• Determination of sliding properties of ceramic, natural stone, artificial stone and concrete surfaces, interpretation of the test methods and comparison of the results
• Hydraulic bench development, design of electronic measuring devices, development of data collection from computer measurements
• Economic impact of airtightness in lightweight construction buildings (loft conversions) on their cost of operation
• Development of manual call point test equipment for tests per Annexes A and B of standard MSZ EN 54-11:2003
• Testing of face recognition biometric identification
• Fire protection aspects of historic renovations
• Development of application directive for windows and doors
• Development of fatigue testing equipment
• BCA abrasive machine design, manufacturing and commissioning
• Comparative testing of cylindrical test specimens subsequently drilled from concrete structures and test moulded cubes. (Evaluation of the results of destructive tests)
• Methods of professional work
• Study plan for the infrastructure necessary the testing and product certification of construction and demolition wastes
• Integrated wind and solar panel experimental system pilot application in panel buildings, Phase I (installation, test operation)
• Increasing the research potential of small enterprises in connection with participation in the ECTP SME working group
• Determination of higher application temperature preformed pipe insulation
• Economic analysis of the operation of heat pump heating systems
• Comparative theoretical study of the acoustic performance of glass structures and windows
• International experiences of theintroduction of the Energy Performance Directive and future plans, review of national requirements, comparison with national requirements, and recommendations

2009

• Programming the control/measuring software of the new KN1500 type INSTRON and renewed 4488 type INSTRON universal materials testing machines, and their inclusion into the complex laboratory testing system
• Ventilation test equipment development, design of electronic measuring devices, development of data collection from computer measurements
• Design of concrete satisfying the new European standards - guide to the factory production control system certification activities
• Determination of higher application temperature preformed pipe insulation
• Hungarian Construction Technology Platform Strategic Research Plan
• Conditions of building on new additional insulating coating onto existing insulating coating