CLAY CONFERENCE 2024
25. 11. 2024
The CLAY CONFERENCE 2024 on clays in natural and artificial barriers for the retention of radioactive waste is currently underway
JOSEF UNDERGROUND LABORATORY
CTU in PRAGUE TEACHING AND AND RESEARCH FACILITY
For over twenty years, our team of experts has participated in a large number of research projects making full use of the unique Josef underground former mining gallery and its surroundings, which covers a total ground area of more than 12,000 m2.
WHAT WE OFFER TO OUR PARTNERS
Josef gallery
A unique underground former mine working with a total length of almost 10 km; the working was driven horizontally and features access without the need for the underground lift, and which is ideal for conducting in-situ experiments.
Surface area
An easily accessible closed area that houses the Centre of Experimental Geotechnics’ (CEG) administrative and technological facilities (including workshops etc.), which provides for a wide range of uses.
Accredited laboratory
A fully-equipped experimental facility. The accredited laboratory focuses mainly on the performance of geotechnical tests, specialising in swelling clays.
Know-how
In addition to teaching, our team of experts has, for many years, been involved in a wide range of research projects focusing mainly on geotechnics.
Pleasant environment
The Josef Underground Laboratory is located in the beautiful surroundings of the Slapy reservoir on the Vltava River in Central Bohemia. Several remnants of gold mining in the middle ages can be found in the area.
BASIC INFORMATION ON THE JOSEF GALLERY
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LATEST NEWS
OTE visit
20. 10. 2024
We were honored to welcome representatives of the OTE to our Underground Laboratory Josef. After a short introduction of our
New challenges
16. 9. 2024
Closer connections between science and industry always open up new challenges. Earlier today we discussed potential cooperation and the conducting
Basic pillar
16. 9. 2024
Teaching, along with our scientific and research activities, represent the basic pillar of the work of the CEG of the
CEG visit
19. 7. 2024
On Tuesday 13 August, the staff of the CEG visited the Bukov Underground Research Facility. The reasons included the regular
