Construction Materials
Igne is a leading provider of laboratory construction material testing services in the UK. We offer a wide range of tests to ensure that your construction materials meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Geotechnical & Materials Testing
Igne is breaking new ground in laboratory and on-site geotechnical and construction materials testing
UKAS ACCREDITED LABORATORIES
UK-wide capability in the construction materials testing sector and for on-site construction materials testing services.
Discover Igne's exceptional construction materials testing services which puts our clients at the forefront of our delivery solutions.
Our team of over 70 highly trained specialists, including technicians, quality supervisors and managers, is dedicated to delivering bespoke testing solutions to assist in ensuring your project's compliance with required specifications.
With UKAS-accredited laboratories strategically located in Aston Clinton, Barnsley, Bellshill, Daventry, and Durham, we ensure comprehensive UK-wide coverage. These strategically located labs allow us to offer an extensive range of laboratory testing and seamless on-site construction materials testing services, coordinated to meet your needs wherever you may be.
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EXPLORE OUR TESTING SERVICES
Routine testing
- Oedometer consolidation cells
- Quick undrained triaxial rigs
- Liquid and plastic limit cone penetrometers
- Laboratory CBR machines
Igne has a comprehensive range of equipment to undertake BS1377: 2022 and BS EN ISO 17892 classification, compaction-related, compressibility, permeability and durability tests.
UK-WIDE COVERAGE
Effective stress & triaxial permeability testing
- A large number of cells available covering 100mm, 75mm and 38mm diameter specimens
Generally used for determining slope stability of embankments and assessing the integrity of landfill liners.
Large shear box
- 300mm square machines
This specialised apparatus is used for assessing the slope stability including coarse granular materials.
Small shear box
- Machines covering 60mm and 100mm square specimens
Used for determining the slope stability of fine to medium grained granular and cohesive soils (peak and residual parameters).
Permeability
- Permeameter cells
- 300mm x 300mm x 1000mm large box permeameter
This highly specialised apparatus is used for determination of permeability of medium to coarse-grained soils particularly in relation to road drainage layers.
Site testing
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Nuclear densometers (NDG)
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Moisture condition apparatus (MCV)
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Sand replacement density apparatus
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Plate load testing rigs (100mm, 300mm, 450mm and 610mm diameter plates)
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Light Weight Deflectometers (LWD)
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CBR testing rigs
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Dynamic cone penetrometer rigs (DCP)
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Core cutters
Utilised for testing during ground investigations, site reprofiling and road construction works.
As part of our service to house builders and developers we also undertake BRE Digest 365 soakaway and BS 6297 percolation testing.
Rock, aggregate, and concrete testing
- Point Load Test Apparatus
- Compression Machines
- Los angles Coefficient (LAC)
- Aggregate Impact Value (AIV)
- 10 Percent Fines (TFV)
- Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV)
- Flakiness Index (FI)
- Magnesium Sulphate Soundness
- Slake Durability
- Water Absorption & Particle Density
- Aggregate Grading
We have the equipment to undertake a wide range of tests in accordance with ISRM, ASTM and British and European Standards. Our Birmingham laboratory provides a concrete analysis service.
Rock
Tests are performed on rock samples to determine their properties and characteristics. Understanding these properties is essential for the design and construction of civil engineering projects, such as foundations, roads, and bridges.
Aggregate
Igne's laboratory aggregate testing services provide comprehensive and accurate data to help you make informed decisions about your construction and engineering projects.
In-situ Services
In-situ tests are conducted directly on the ground, rock, or soil at a construction, investigation, or infrastructure site. These tests are used to gather information about the geotechnical properties of the site, such as compaction, strength, stiffness, permeability, and deformation characteristics.
Quality Control
Quality Assurance: Igne operates a company-wide quality assurance system in compliance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 to ensure customer satisfaction.
Geotechnical Soil Analysis
Our services are designed to help you understand the properties of your soil and make informed decisions about your construction project. We use the latest testing equipment and techniques, and our experienced geotechnical engineers can provide you with expert advice and interpretation of your results.
For more information regarding any of our solutions, contact Igne today
Email: hello@igne.comCall: 0371 789 1000