Laboratory and workshop

Soil Mechanics Laboratory at IGG-TUBS

Our institute has a modern and well-equipped research laboratory. The laboratory staff and equipment are available for both student education and research projects. Several model and large-scale experimental setups enable the execution of a wide range of standard and special tests. Our services include the following:

DIN EN ISO 17892 - Geotechnical exploration and investigation - laboratory tests on soil samples

Part 1 Determination of the water content
Part 2 Determination of the density of the soil condition limits according to DIN 18122
Part 3 Determination of grain density
Part 4 Determination of grain size distribution
Part 6 Falling cone test
Part 11 Determination of water permeability with constant and decreasing pressure head
Part 12 Determination of state limits (Flow and roll-out limit)

Ignition loss according to DIN 18128

Calcium carbonate content according to DIN 18129

Water absorption capacity according to DIN 18132

Decomposition coefficient according to Endell

Proctor tests according to DIN 18127
Bulk density according to DIN 18126
- loosest layering
- densest layering (dynamic probing test, vibrating table test)

Permeability tests according to DIN EN ISO 17892-11 (formerly DIN 18130-1)
- with coarse-grained soils
- with mixed and fine-grained soils or sealing wall compounds using a triaxial cell with constant pressure head

Uniaxial compression tests according to DIN EN ISO 17892-7
Compression tests according to recommendation no. 1 of the DGGT e.V. working group 3.3 "Testing Techniques Rock"
Triaxial tests according to DIN EN ISO 17892 parts 8 and 9
- Cohesive soils and sealing wall masses, specimen diameters of 36, 50 and 100 mm
CBR tests according to DIN EN 13286-47
Direct shear tests according to DIN EN ISO 17892-10
- Sample diameter of 80 mm
- Sample dimensions of 100×100 mm
- Sample dimensions of 300×300 mm
Laboratory vane test

Sample collection and excavation pits
Dynamic probing according to DIN EN ISO 22476-2 (DPL, DPM, DPH)
Dynamic core probing
Vane tests according to DIN 4094-4
Plate load tests according to DIN 18134
Dynamic plate load tests according to TP BF-StB
Density determination in the field according to DIN 18125-2
- With soil sample rings
- Balloon method

IGG-TUBS Precision Mechanics Workshop

Through our precision mechanics workshop, we are capable of performing both the necessary repairs and the construction of experimental apparatus in-house. The excellent machine equipment enables the processing of various materials with high precision.