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Ground Freezing
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Classification and Composition

  • Particle size analysis by sieving and sedimentation
  • Consistency limits
  • Water content determination
  • Bulk density and particle density determination
  • Loss on ignition
  • Carbonate content determination
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Compaction, Deformation and Strength

  • Proctor compaction test
  • Oedometer test
  • Direct shear test
  • Compressive strength and point load tests

Water Retention and Permeability

  • Permeability test
  • Water absorption and water retention capacity
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Testing of Specialist Construction Materials

  • Rheological testing of slurry and cut-off wall materials
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Thermal Properties

  • Thermal conductivity

“Our geotechnical laboratories provide far more than test results. They generate the reliable data needed to identify ground risks at an early stage, validate designs and deliver projects cost-effectively.”

Nicole Binzen, Field/ Laboratory Specialist

Our Laboratory Locations in Germany

Our field and laboratory teams operate across Germany and internationally. With laboratories in several locations across the country, our specialists can be deployed at short notice. Discover our geotechnical laboratories in Berlin, Bickenbach, Bochum and Leipzig.

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CDM Smith Ground Freezing Laboratory 

We conduct specialist tests on frozen soil samples at our ground freezing laboratory in Bochum – a service that is almost unique worldwide. Find out what makes the laboratory so special in our expert interview.

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Investigating Ground Conditions On Site

Our specialists plan and coordinate geotechnical field investigations, obtaining the data and samples required for reliable laboratory analysis.

Geotechnical Field Investigations

Our Laboratory in Bickenbach

Geotechnical Laboratory in Berlin

Geotechnical Laboratory Leipzig

Geotechnical Laboratory Bochum (Ground Freezing Laboratory)

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Nicole Binzen

Field/ Laboratory Generalist

Nicole Binzen leads the Bickenbach laboratory and brings extensive expertise as a field/ laboratory generalist with a focus on geotechnics. She conducts a wide range of laboratory and field tests and supports operational teams with expert advice on all aspects of geotechnical investigations.

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Alexey Tarassov

Project Engineer

Alexej Tarassov leads the soil physics laboratory in Berlin. His professional expertise covers geotechnical investigations, construction supervision, and earthworks.

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Geotechnical Field Investigations

We plan and carry out geotechnical field investigations, including boreholes, probing and in situ testing, to provide reliable ground data.
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Geophysical Explorations

Whether it’s geoelectrics, ground-penetrating radar, (electro) magnetics or seismic methods – we select the right approach and deliver reliable subsurface and structural data.
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Carbon Footprint Assessment of Infrastructure Options

How can carbon assessments support infrastructure projects? Lena Reese explains how greenhouse gas emissions from different design options can be compared and incorporated into planning decisions.
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