Geopolymer concrete at Luleå University of Technology

Thysell Laboratory - Concrete testing

Print press and splitting tests of concrete.
Equipment for determining the properties of fresh concrete.
Equipment to determine shrinkage and creep properties of concrete.
Equipment for determining the thermal evolution of the hardening concrete.

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Self-repairing concrete

When building with concrete, cracking is a common and serious problem.

New concrete methods can save 50 million a year

Geopolymer concrete at Luleå University of Technology Photo: Richard Renberg

Concrete from industry waste material

Abeer Humad, industrial PhD student in Structural Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, is developing a new type of concrete based on industrial waste. Slag from the steel industry and fly ash from the construction industry, both residual waste used for landfills may be included in this new type of cement.

In the media: Building eco-smart concrete

Facade elements in the textile reinforced concrete is thinner and lighter than the conventional steel reinforced concrete and is therefore better for the environment. Now, the technology is mature enough to come out on the Swedish market, says Björn Soapstone, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Luleå University.