Wood is one of the materials most widely used by humans due to its innumerable qualities, but it is also susceptible to biodeterioration, a term that designates undesirable alterations caused directly or indirectly by live organisms. Among the groups of organisms that can damage wood, the main ones are xylophages, Read more…
Microorganisms, fungi and bacteria may act on any organic material, causing undesirable alterations by a process called biodeterioration. Figure caption: Evaluation of the efficiency of products for controlling mold or stain-causing fungi. For over 20 years, IPT has been working in the area of biodeterioration of materials such as paints, Read more…
IPT performs tests for conformity evaluation of furniture (home, office, schools and for use in public spaces) according to Brazilian (NBR) and international standards, including verification of dimensions, stability, mechanical strength and durability, as well as checking ergonomic characteristics. This work includes technical advice for improvements in furniture quality, ranging Read more…
Industrial environments and large construction projects must be planned to achieve specific goals, minimizing the possibility of events such as accidents on the property or its surroundings, as well as possible natural events. IPT has a team of competent specialists to identify dangers that could affect economic, legal or social Read more…
Losses or accidents are undesirable events whose consequences vary from the simple loss of a few minutes up to the complete destruction of an industrial unit or construction. Once an accident has occurred, an investigation begins which may involve different types of studies, including criminal investigations, systemic investigations to prevent Read more…
Industrial processes for transforming raw materials (mineral metallurgical, metallo-mechanical, chemical, etc.) and areas such as civil engineering and the petrochemical sector generate great quantities of residues, which, depending on the processes from which they originated, may be hazardous and require adequate treatment and disposal systems. With the development of value Read more…
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