Caractéristiques mécaniques sous différentes conditions de drainage et de chargement.
Because the feasibility of a project begins with a thorough understanding of the ground, INGELCIS LAB puts its expertise at the service of engineering firms, construction companies, public works contractors, industrial companies, and local authorities.
Our team, with more than 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, carries out all laboratory and on-site tests required for geotechnical studies and quality control.
Our laboratory is equipped with modern, regularly maintained and calibrated equipment, enabling us to carry out accurate testing in accordance with current French and international standards. We continuously update our methods and equipment to ensure reliable, traceable, and up-to-date results that meet the latest technical and regulatory requirements.
Thanks to our expertise, responsiveness, and commitment to quality, INGELCIS LAB supports its clients at every stage of their projects by providing reliable technical data for the confident design, sizing, and quality control of structures.
NF EN ISO 17892-4
Tamisage et sédimentation pour déterminer la répartition des grains et la courbe granulométrique.
ISO NF 17892-1
Mesure de référence par étuvage, indispensable à l’interprétation des autres essais.
NF EN ISO 17892-12
Limites de liquidité et de plasticité pour caractériser les sols fins et leur sensibilité hydrique.
NF P 94-068
Évaluation des argiles actives et de la sensibilité des sols fins à l’eau.
NF P 94-093
Teneur en eau optimale et densité sèche maximale pour le contrôle du compactage.
Autres essais
CaCO₃, aptitude au traitement, Micro-Deval, équivalent de sable, aplatissement, et autres.
Cet essai permet de déterminer les limites de liquidité et de plasticité d’un sol fin, afin d’en caractériser le comportement en fonction de sa teneur en eau. Il est essentiel pour la classification géotechnique des sols cohésifs et l’évaluation de leur sensibilité aux variations hydriques.
Cet essai permet d’évaluer la teneur en argiles actives d’un sol par adsorption de bleu de méthylène. La VBS constitue un indicateur de la sensibilité des sols fins à l’eau et est utilisée pour leur classification ainsi que pour l’appréciation de leur comportement géotechnique.
This analysis determines the particle size distribution of a soil, using sieving for coarse fractions and sedimentation for particles smaller than 63 µm when the fines content is ≥ 10%. It provides the particle size distribution curve, which is essential for soil classification and the assessment of geotechnical properties.
This test determines the liquid and plastic limits of fine-grained soil in order to characterize its behavior according to its water content. It is essential for the geotechnical classification of cohesive soils and for assessing their sensitivity to moisture variations.
This test evaluates the active clay content of a soil through methylene blue adsorption. The MBV is an indicator of the sensitivity of fine-grained soils to water and is used for their classification as well as for assessing their geotechnical behavior.
NF P94-074
Caractéristiques mécaniques sous différentes conditions de drainage et de chargement.
NF P 94-071-1
Résistance au cisaillement sur 3 ou 4 éprouvettes (CD, CU, UU).
NF EN ISO 17892-5
Compressibilité et consolidation pour estimer les tassements.
XF P 94-091
Potentiel de gonflement des sols argileux sensibles au retrait-gonflement.
NF X30-442 / 443
Capacité du sol à laisser circuler l’eau sous contrainte représentative.
Œdomètre
Données pour drainage, étanchéité et comportement hydraulique.
Triaxial tests allow the precise determination of soil mechanical properties under different drainage and loading conditions. They are used to evaluate shear strength, cohesion, and internal friction angle, which are essential parameters for the design of geotechnical structures and stability analysis.
This test determines soil permeability under a defined stress condition representative of actual field conditions. Performed in a triaxial cell, it evaluates the soil’s ability to allow water flow and provides essential data for drainage studies, waterproofing, and the hydraulic behavior of structures.
This test determines the shear strength of soils using 3 or 4 specimens subjected to different normal stresses.
Performed on an undisturbed specimen, this test evaluates soil compressibility and consolidation characteristics under vertical loads. It provides the parameters required to estimate settlements of foundations, embankments, and other geotechnical structures.
Rock testing includes all laboratory and sample-based tests performed to characterize the mechanical and physical properties of rock materials. These tests evaluate their strength, deformability, and behavior under failure or degradation conditions, in order to verify their suitability for use in earthworks, civil engineering projects, and construction materials.
NF P 94-420 / 425
Résistance mécanique, module de Young et coefficient de Poisson.
NF P 94-071-1
Résistance à la traction indirecte par compression diamétrale.
NF P 94-066
Sensibilité à la fragmentation sous sollicitations mécaniques.
NF P 94-067
Comportement lors du compactage et aptitude en couches de forme.
This test determines the mechanical strength of a rock material or cohesive soil subjected to an axial load until failure. It also measures Young’s modulus and, when applicable, Poisson’s ratio, in order to characterize the elastic behavior and deformability of the material.
This test evaluates the indirect tensile strength of rock or cohesive materials through diametral compression of a cylindrical specimen. It is commonly used to complete the mechanical characterization of materials and better understand their failure behavior.
This test evaluates the sensitivity of rock materials to fragmentation under mechanical stresses. It provides an indicator of material degradability during handling and compaction, which is useful for sizing and selecting materials for earthworks.
Earthwork bearing capacity control includes in-situ tests carried out on construction sites to verify soil compaction quality and bearing capacity. These tests allow rapid evaluation of deformation modulus and material strength (plate load test, dynamic plate test, penetrometer test, and deflection testing) in order to validate the compliance of embankments and platforms and reduce settlement risks.
This test determines soil deformation modulus values (k, EV1, and EV2) through loading cycles performed on a rigid plate. Conducted according to NF P 94-117-1 and the LCPC procedure, it is used to assess bearing capacity and compaction quality of supporting soils, platforms, and embankments.
This test measures the vertical deformation of a pavement or platform under an applied load. It is used to assess the bearing capacity and mechanical behavior of road structures, as well as to diagnose their condition.
This test provides rapid control of the compaction quality of subgrade soils and construction platforms. It determines the dynamic deformation modulus Evd (MPa) based on the penetration measured under a dynamic load applied by a plate.
This test evaluates the density and strength of in-situ soils through the dynamic penetration of a conical tip. It provides a continuous soil resistance profile according to depth, used for controlling earthwork layers and identifying variations in bearing capacity.
Each sample follows a clear and rigorous process, from reception through to the interpretation of results.
Each sample is registered, identified, and prepared according to the type of tests to be performed.
Particle size distribution, moisture content, Atterberg limits, and methylene blue value tests are performed to identify and classify soils.
Soil mechanical tests, rock tests, and site quality controls are carried out to evaluate the behavior and performance of materials.
Results are interpreted and compiled into a clear, practical report for engineering studies and technical decision-making.
Particle size distribution, moisture content, Atterberg limits, methylene blue value, and Proctor tests to accurately identify and classify soils and aggregates.
Triaxial tests, direct shear tests, oedometer tests, swelling tests, and permeability tests to determine soil strength, compressibility, and hydraulic behavior.
Uniaxial compression tests, Brazilian tests, fragmentability, and degradability tests to characterize the mechanical and physical properties of rock materials.
Plate load tests, Benkelman beam deflection tests, light dynamic plate tests, and Panda penetrometer tests to control bearing capacity and compaction quality on site.
Engineering firms, construction companies, industrial companies, and local authorities requiring reliable data for design, sizing, or quality control.
Yes. Our tests comply with current French and international standards (NF, ISO, LCPC depending on the specific requirements).
Tell us about your project context: we will develop a tailored and cost-effective testing plan.