{"id":8064,"date":"2025-02-24T16:09:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devinspectbv.w247.be\/materials-research\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T15:02:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:02:56","slug":"materials-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inspectbv.be\/en\/materials-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Materials Science Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104479241{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104468330{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1765970307676\" data-animation-delay=200><h3 class=\"separator_off\" >Material Identification<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"314\">The research focuses on analyzing the composition and origin of natural stone, brick, and mortar to support art historical research, damage analysis, restoration projects, and informed material selection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"550\">Through petrographic analysis, we accurately assess the mineralogy, texture, and any cracking in stone materials. This is particularly relevant in restoration projects, where unknown or aged materials are often encountered.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"817\">These detailed analyses make it possible to determine the origin and properties of historical building materials and to select suitable replacement or reused materials, which is essential for respectful and sustainable restoration or renovation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8015&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513720913586{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7962&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1765970190848{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1765970314902\" data-animation-delay=200><h3 class=\"separator_off\" >Material properties<\/h3><h6 class=\"subtitle \" style=\"color: #FAD38C;\">``The right material in the right place``<\/h6><\/header>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We investigate the physical and chemical properties of natural stone, brick, and mortar. These include parameters such as porosity, pore size distribution, water absorption and retention, and mechanical strength.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These data provide an important basis for better understanding damage processes, correctly matching restoration interventions to material behavior, or estimating the suitability of materials for reuse within construction projects.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104479241{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104468330{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1765970320797\" data-animation-delay=200><h3 class=\"separator_off\" >Aging tests<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To assess the durability of building materials, we subject natural stone, brick and mortar to controlled aging tests. We use both standardized methods and tests tailored to the project, such as freeze-thaw land salt crystallization endurance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"706\">These tests provide insight into the behavior of materials under stressful conditions and are an important basis for damage assessment and making thoughtful choices in restoration design.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7968&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1765970209575{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104493974{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n            <div class=\"kd-process-steps process_four_elem process-checkbox-template \">\r\n                <ul>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  justify-text\"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >1<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Customized consultation and research plan<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >In consultation with the parties involved, we discuss the research question and the context of the project. Based on this, we establish a testing program tailored to the material type, the desired insights and the level of intervention feasible at the site. <\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  justify-text\"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Sample<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >We take samples of natural stone, brick or mortar, taking into account the nature of the material and the research question. This can be via small fragments, drill cores or complete elements - in each case respecting the building and its heritage value. <\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  justify-text\"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >3<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Testing and analysis<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >We perform the necessary measurements or tests: this can range from microscopic examination and physical-chemical characterization to frost tests or salt weathering tests. 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