Our facilities are dedicated to materials and structures testing for Civil and Urban engineering. Concrete solutions are mostly (mainly?) investigated (reinforced and prestressed concrete, fiber concrete, including UHPFRC); however, other construction techniques can be studied: steel, masonry, composites, wood, alternative materials, etc.). Simultaneously (at the same time?) we are developing modelling and engineering approaches to validate innovative construction solutions or to help for ageing structures management. 

Practical exercices with the engineering schools Ecole des Ponts Paritech,  ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, etc.;

Characterisation of the mechanical behavior of materials and structures in civil engineering, auscultation techniques, concrete pathologies (from the specimen to the structure), validation of projects in the context of engineering/architectural training, etc.;

Content of introductory research courses (e.g.: the Diploma of  Research of ESIEE);

Internships, doctorates.

The facilities are used for research purposes and expert investigations; in this context, we collaborate frequently with structures owners, Civil Engineering companies, consulting companies, etc.