The basis for a reliable building ground assessment is created through the close integration of field investigations and soil mechanical laboratory analyses. Samples are examined in accordance with current standards in the in-house soil mechanical laboratory of TABERG Ingenieure GmbH – a member of the SIERA Alliance. The combination of modern measurement technology, structured processes, and many years of experience ensures that precise and traceable results are achieved – in line with the principle of Engineering for a Better Tomorrow.
Role of soil mechanics laboratory values in building site assessment
Soil mechanics parameters form the central basis of any building site assessment. Only the combination of results from field investigations and laboratory tests enables a realistic assessment of soil behavior.
Professional sampling, complete documentation, and standard-compliant testing ensure reliable data that can be directly integrated into planning and decision-making processes. These values reveal how load-bearing, plastic, or water-sensitive a soil is – crucial information for any foundation planning.
Overview of laboratory procedures
Our laboratory carries out a wide range of soil mechanics tests, including:
- Grain size distributions (sieve and slurry analysis): provide a detailed picture of the grain composition and structure of the soil.
- Atterberg limits: provide information about the plasticity and behavior of the soil under load.
- Compaction tests (Proctor): determine the optimum soil density
- Water content and density determinations: provide important parameters for static calculations and supplement the geotechnical evaluation.
These tests enable a reliable assessment of key soil parameters, which are essential for any building site evaluation.
Procedure and quality assurance
A structured process chain ensures that every sample can be reliably evaluated. Close cooperation between drilling teams and the laboratory guarantees that samples are taken correctly, fully documented, and examined in accordance with standards.
The results are presented in a clear and comprehensible manner and transferred to the expert or engineering evaluation processes. This produces consistent, comparable, and traceable results—even in complex or heterogeneous site conditions.
Significance for planning and project safety
Soil mechanics laboratory values are of great importance for all project participants: engineers, architects, builders, and project managers receive a reliable and comprehensible basis for their decisions. Risks in the building ground can be identified at an early stage, suitable foundation types can be selected, and necessary soil improvement measures can be planned precisely.
The main advantages include:
- Early detection of building site risks
- Well-founded recommendations for foundations
- Required parameters for static design
- Direct transfer of results into planning documents
- Clear and comprehensible presentation for all parties involved
This ensures that construction projects can be realized safely, economically, and sustainably.
Conclusion
Soil mechanics laboratory results are an essential part of a reliable building site assessment. Standardized testing, clear documentation, and professional evaluation provide a solid foundation that supports stability, safety, and efficiency in planning. They ensure that decisions are based on verifiable and tested data.
TABERG Ingenieure GmbH—a member of the SIERA Alliance—is at your service for precise soil mechanics laboratory analyses and a secure basis for decision-making.
Contact our team and put your project on a verified, standard-compliant data basis—in the spirit of Engineering for a Better Tomorrow.
