Evaluation of Timber Products and Systems Laboratory
The Evaluation of Timber Products and Systems Laboratory (UAPM) is part of the Conservation of the Natural and Built Heritage Unit, belonging to the Materials Department of LNEC.
Additional information can be found in this laboratory's flyer.
Activity areas
UAPM supports the development, characterization, compliance testing, and certification of wood-based products, as well as wood-based construction systems.
Testing
UAPM performs laboratory tests (according to European and national standards) on the following materials and products:
- Timber Structures
- Clear wood
- Wood-based panels
- Glued laminated timber
- Flooring products
The current experimental capacity allows tests to be carried out at room temperature or at elevated temperatures (up to 250ºC).
Other services
UAPM also develops activity in the scope of contract and programmed research work in other topics, namely on structural reinforcement techniques and structural timber connections.
UAPM also provides support to Master's and Doctoral theses.