A key role of this team is to characterise UK rock and soil formations in terms of their lithological and engineering properties. In addition to our own investigations and testing programme, we collect information from a wide range of sources to build a physical model of the subsurface of the UK .
With academic and industrial partners, we are also developing new geophysical techniques to investigate changes in natural and artificial ground.
Our outputs, including reports, publications, maps and attributed 3D geological models assist ground engineers and planners in undertaking feasibility studies, optimising site investigation design, and assessing ground conditions at local and regional scale.
National geotechnical properties databaseDatabase of geotechnical information extracted from British site investigation records provided by clients, consultants and contractors and from field and laboratory testing carried out by the BGS.
Physical properties and behaviour of UK rocks and soilsCharacterisation of UK geological formations in terms of their lithological and engineering properties. Download free report on the Mercia Mudstone Group. Detailed descriptions of the Lambeth Group and the Lias Group.
Ground information for sustainable development3D modelling for a variety of purposes and at different scales. 3D models of Britain’s subsurface geology (Lithoframe), superficial deposit thickness models, download 3D models.
Transport geotechnics and geophysicsGeotechnical and geophysical research on railways. Information on our test sites at Leominster and East Leake. 3D models for route appraisals.
PetrophysicsCharacterisation and prediction of physical properties and ground stability of UK geological formations, including superficial deposits. Innovative non-invasive geophysical techniques and a newly developed rapid geophysical probing suite.
Contact
Contact Dave Gunn for more information.
