In June 2006 a new European method for determination of the frost resistance of fire clay brick masonry was published as CEN/TS 722-22 technical specification, issued from a British method.

In order to evaluate its severity compared to the Belgian method, considered as suitable for our climate, BCRC in collaboration with BBRI (Belgian Building Research Institute), started a research program, funded by NBN ( Belgian National Standardization Body).

Tuning of a powder projection process to develop new galvanized products. This project would enable CRIBC to improve its knowledge on granulation of micrometric composites materials. The expertise will be also improved on the inorganic coating of glass microballs with the aim to improve their compatibility with the surface on wich it has to be incorporated.

Study of the influence of morphology controlled ZnO nanopowder addition on the material properties (especially on coatings). This project aimed to develop a reliable production path for the synthesis of ZnO nanopawder with controled size and morphology using hydrothermal process.