BGS Rock Mechanics & Physics Laboratory
The Rock Mechanics and Physics Laboratory (RMPL) undertakes research on the physical properties and behaviour of rock specifically for: planning, design and construction within the civil engineering sector; extraction and storage within the energy sector; developing our understanding of near to surface to shallow crustal earth processes in order to help predict and mitigate the effects of small and large scale geohazards. The RMPL lab specialises in standard (ISRM and ASTM) and bespoke...