Masonry Properties in the Kitchen – Session 2

This two-part workshop has participants measure absorption coefficient, dry density, free water saturation, reference water content, and vapour permeance wet cup and dry cup material properties of select masonry samples using common kitchen equipment.

Do Masonry Testing in your Office or Kitchen!
Registration includes a test kit with

• Precision lab scale
• Most lab supplies and setup materials
• Course masonry test samples

Session 1 – March 26, 1-4:30pm

• Project testing 101
• Step by step sample preparation
• BELi staff will provide up to 1 hour of live online review of your sample setup and testing progress outside of the session time to ensure you are testing confidently

Session 2 – April 9, 1-4:30pm

• Compare your kitchen testing with professional lab testing and the BELi masonry testing database
• Discuss ASTM and ISO test standard requirements and other material properties