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New: FR2Plus Compact Dynamic Probing Rig

Exceptionally lightweight, mobile probing rig for sampling boreholes, with an optional drop-weight unit for dynamic probing.

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Practical Application: Inspection of the Sealing Works at the Emscherbruch Central Landfill

LIMES GmbH, based in Essen, monitors the quality of landfill sealing structures as an accredited independent inspection body.

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Changeover to SYNTEST HE BIO 46 Hydraulic Oil

We are switching our previous standard hydraulic oil, SYNTEST HE BIO 32, to SYNTEST HE BIO 46, which has a higher viscosity.

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Case study: Backfilling Amprion’s power lines with liquid soil

Liquid soils offer advantages over traditional backfill materials when installing underground components. ELE Consulting Engineers from Essen are monitoring the production and quality of the liquid building material.

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Focus on compaction: What the Proctor test and the cut-out cylinder have in common

Adequate soil compaction is essential for the load-bearing capacity and durability of structures. But how can one actually ensure that soil is compacted ‘properly’? 

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RAP Stra 15 certification for the testing of alternative construction materials

GBU is expanding its service portfolio; Carl Hamm Geotechnik provides consultancy on the procurement of equipment to meet the standard.

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Sampling containers

A full range of glass and plastic containers for geotechnical applications, available at competitive prices from the Carl Hamm Geotechnik Shop.

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