About us
ISMGEO is an independent experimental geotechnics laboratory. We provide reliable data to design major civil engineering works and to mitigate natural hazards such as landslides, floods and earthquakes.
The ISMES heritage
ISMGEO was founded in 2000, after ISMES (Istituto Sperimentale Modelli e Strutture) was wound up, by researchers and technicians of its geotechnical division. The new company took over the staff, about 3000 square metres of laboratories, the in-situ and laboratory testing equipment, the physical modelling facilities and the technical procedures.
That kept decades of know-how intact, together with the quality of the ISMES tradition. Today ISMGEO is a stable reference for engineering companies and research institutions working in geotechnics.
What we aim for
- Providing high-quality geotechnical and geomechanical data to support civil engineering design.
- Actively linking professional practice and research.
Who we work for
We work for engineering companies, contractors, consultants, public authorities, universities and research institutes. We collaborate with Italian and international universities, host researchers, PhD and MSc students and share our facilities and expertise.
We also advise private companies that develop innovative technologies and large civil engineering projects of worldwide relevance.
From ISMES to ISMGEO
- 1988
The ISMES geotechnical centrifuge, the first in Italy, comes into operation.
- 2000
Researchers and technicians of the ISMES geotechnical division found ISMGEO and take over laboratories, machines and procedures.
- 2006
Ministerial authorisation no. 55126 for soil, rock and in-situ testing, classes A, B and C.
- 2010
The centrifuge is fitted with an earthquake simulator and becomes a seismic centrifuge.
- Today
About 3000 m² of laboratories serving major projects, public authorities and international research.
In the press
Some of our work covered by the Italian press (articles in Italian).
- L’Eco di Bergamo, 3 February 2009La tradizione ISMES prosegue a Seriate con la ISMGEOPDF
- L’Eco di Bergamo, 23 June 2009Abruzzo terremotato: tecnologia ex ISMES per la ricostruzionePDF
- L’Eco di Bergamo, 17 April 2010ISMGEO porta a Seriate la macchina dei terremotiPDF
- Il Giorno, 17 April 2010A Seriate si riproducono i terremoti con una centrifugaPDF
- Il Resto del Carlino, 31 August 2012Un team di esperti e una sonda per controllare il terreno sotto il duomoPDF
A structure to verify?
Tell us about the ground, the structure and your timing: we will propose the right testing programme.