Activities		Projects Consulting Diagnostics Norms Editorial activity
Diagnostics

Mapping of macroscopic alterations and realization of thematic maps

Sampling

Laboratory analyses

• FT-IR and micro-FT-IR analyses
• XRD and EDS analyses
• Solubile salts analyses by Ionic Chromatography
• Optical microscopy analyses (VIS, UV)
• SEM and SEM-LV analyses
• Evaluation of the microbiological contamination and genus identification
• Porosimetry
• Colorimetric measures of opaque surfaces
• Surface Colour and gloss determination
• Water vapour permeability
• Water absorption (capillarity and total immersion)
• Static water drop contact angle
• Artificial ageing tests : Freeze/thaw; Solar; Thermal fatigue
• Cohesion profiles by “microdrilling” for stones and mortars
• Hygroscopic absorption measurements (Chan balance)

In situ measurements

• Colorimetric measures of opaque surfaces
• Water absorption (contact sponge method)
• Stone and mortar choesion profiles measurements ("Microdrilling")
• Surface patterns (Illuminating dome)
• Monitoring of photoautotrophes biocoenosis (Portable fluorimeter)
• Determination of lichenic flora
• Monitoring of microclimate data
• Temperature and relative humidity
• Total solar and UV irradiance
• Monitoring of sismic and fissures