The measurement of the creep (or fluage) in compression of a material consists in the determination of the deformation (expansion or contraction) of a sample of standard size and shape as a function of test time (usually in multiples of 25h), while subjected to a constant axial stress of compression at a constant temperature.

The instruments available in SSV allow to carry out the CIC tests up to 1700°C, either following the relevant international standards (ASTM C832, ISO 3187, UNI EN 993-9), or custom parameters tailored according to the specific needs, also controlling the test atmosphere (oxidizing or inert).

Following several extensive test campaigns on silica bricks for coke plants, SSV has also acquired a solid competence to carry out tests according to DIN 1089

  • Refractories for Use in Coke Ovens