Thermal Conductivity Testing of Concrete & Building Materials

Thermal conductivity plays an important role in how concrete and other building materials manage heat, influence energy efficiency, and perform under real-world operating conditions. As new formulations are developed for sustainable construction, high-performance infrastructure, data centers, and thermal energy management, accurate thermal characterization is becoming increasingly important.

In this webinar, we will explore thermal conductivity testing for concrete, cementitious materials, bio-based building materials, and phase change material-enhanced systems. We will examine how properties such as density, porosity, moisture content, temperature, composition, and material heterogeneity can affect measured thermal performance.

The session will also discuss how to select an appropriate testing method based on the material, expected thermal conductivity range, sample geometry, and application requirements. Attendees will learn practical considerations for sample preparation, testing representative conditions, interpreting results, and comparing thermal conductivity data between materials.

Applications covered will include conventional and low-carbon concrete, cement-based composites, bio-based construction materials, PCM-enhanced materials, and concrete systems used in thermally demanding infrastructure such as AI data centers.

This webinar is intended for researchers, material developers, engineers, architects, construction professionals, and testing laboratories working to understand or improve the thermal performance of concrete and advanced building materials.

Keywords: thermal conductivity testing, concrete thermal conductivity, cementitious materials, building materials, bio-based building materials, phase change materials, PCM-enhanced concrete, data center infrastructure, sustainable construction materials, concrete testing, thermal characterization, real-world testing conditions