Construction research and development labs at Karelia UAS Wärtsilä campus enable measurement and testing activities related to construction, product development of construction products and building technology systems. Our laboratory environments are utilised in teaching, research and development activities.
Acoustics Lab
The acoustics laboratory enables the measurement of the airborne sound insulation of materials and building components in a laboratory environment that complies with the standard.
The test environment enables the development and testing of the acoustic functionality of building components, materials and various building technology components. The lab is accredited by Finnish Accreditation Services.
Concrete Lab
The concrete laboratory is suitable for studying the strength of concrete material, the standard quality of concrete products and blocks, or problems that have arisen in the concrete product.
Concrete testing services include testing of concrete and concrete products using methods that comply with various standards. The lab is accredited by Finnish Accreditation Services.
Wood Lab
The wood laboratory enables mechanical testing on different types of wood structures and products. Variables to be measured are for example the tensile strength, deflection, settlement or elongation of the workpiece to be tested.
Condition simulations can be performed on different types of experimental structures. The laboratory can also manufacture test pieces of structures used in wood construction.
Building Services Lab
The building services kaboratory focuses on the lifecycle management and energy efficiency of properties. Modern software and systems are used to simulate the operation of properties, collect and analyse data, and visualise results.
Digital Built Environment Lab
The software and equipment of the digital built environment laboratory offer a wide range of tools for developing and enhancing building design and construction processes. The activities utilise BIM modelling, laser scanning, XR technologies, photogrammetry and 360-degree imaging.
Circular Economy Lab
The facilities located on Kaislakatu in Joensuu serve as an environment for practical circular economy research and commissioned work, especially in projects related to the further processing and piloting of materials.
The circular economy laboratory provides also an environment for assessing the reusability of materials and building components.
Contact
Mikko Matveinen, Senior project manager
[email protected]