Soil and Rock Testing Centre

SLIDER CBGS

About CBGS

Soil and Rock Testing Centre (CBGS) Laboratory has been operating within the Polish Geological Institute - National Research Institute since July 1, 2014, and has been operating under its current name since 2017.

CBGS implements the policies and objectives of the PGI-NRI research laboratory management system and conducts laboratory activities in accordance with the requirements specified in the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard, in order to maintain and improve the competence of an accredited research laboratory. The laboratory maintains and oversees the proper functioning and implementation of laboratory and field equipment.

CBGS performs the following soil and rock tests:

physical,
mechanical,
thermal,
filtration,

which are designed to determine physical and mechanical properties as well as geotechnical parameters.

CBGS also collects soil and rock samples for physical testing.

In February 2016, CBGS obtained accreditation from the Polish Center for Accreditation (PCA Certificate No. AB 283).

Currently, the scope of accreditationi covers 24 testing methods, including soil and rock sampling. The scope of accreditation is systematically expanded and adapted to the needs of the research being conducted.

More information on the accreditation of the Polish Geological Institute can be found here: Research Laboratories / Active Accreditations / Accredited Entities / Polish Centre for Accreditation (pca.gov.pl)

We encourage you to see our range of testing services and training programs.

Clients of PGI-NRI testing laboratories have the right to:

receive a report on the testing or sampling of materials provided by them or collected at their request, in accordance with prior arrangements;
receive reliable information, including information regarding the testing and sampling methods used, as well as the validation and monitoring of test results and any delays or other issues related to the performance of the contract;
receive a report on the testing or sampling in a timely manner;
to participate in testing or sampling as a witness, provided that confidentiality is maintained;
for the laboratory to maintain confidentiality regarding all testing or sampling performed at the Client’s request, except as required by law;
to be notified of the disclosure of confidential information if the laboratory is required to do so by law, including the legal basis for such action, unless prohibited by law;
to reproduce the test or sampling report in its entirety, unless the laboratory provides written consent to reproduce or publish specific excerpts;
to file complaints in accordance with the PGI-NRI Complaint Handling Policy, available at www.pgi.gov.pl or at the Institute’s headquarters;
to have the laboratory return any samples remaining after testing;
to ensure that the laboratory processes personal data solely for purposes related to the performance of the contract.

STAFF

CBGS currently has a staff of 19 people. The team conducts laboratory and field tests and collects soil and rock samples in the field. Each of our employees has the appropriate skills and qualifications to perform these tests. Our staff regularly participates in external and internal training sessions on measurement methods and the management system in accordance with the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018-02 standard.

To learn more about the tests we perform, see our test offer.

If you’d like to join us, check here: PGI-NRI job openings to see if we’re currently hiring.

EQUIPMENT

CBGS has testing equipment capable of performing basic and advanced physical, mechanical, filtration, and thermal tests on soils and rocks.

The laboratory is equipped with advanced equipment for testing strength and deformation parameters, for direct measurements of soil filtration, as well as for thermal testing and sample collection for physical testing.

The equipment is calibrated and inspected in accordance with the requirements of the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018-02 standard and the provisions of the laboratory’s General Procedures Manual.