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Experts and Testing Laboratories

Proven Expertise for Safety and Trust

At WPW GEO, expert services have traditionally been a top priority. Independent assessments of complex issues require specialized knowledge, experience, and a sense of responsibility—and that is exactly what our experts stand for.

Experts under Section 18 of the Federal Soil Protection Act (BBodSchG)

In the field of soil and groundwater protection, Mr. R. Hastenteufel, Dipl.-Geogr., is available as an expert certified under §18 of the Federal Soil Protection Act (BBodSchG) for the following areas:

  • II: Risk Assessment for the Soil–Water Exposure Pathway
  • V: Renovation

Testing laboratory in accordance with RAP Stra 15

Our soil mechanics laboratory is recognized as a testing facility in accordance with RAP Stra 15—accredited for the following areas of expertise:

  • A (Soils and Soil Improvement)
  • I (Layers without binding agents, as well as construction material mixtures and soil material for earthwork)

Accredited testing laboratory in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has confirmed that our testing laboratory is competent to perform tests in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2015. This includes:

  • Mechanical and technological tests in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
  • Research in the field of mineral building materials, particularly for landfill liner systems

 

Preservation of Evidence and Historical Investigations

To prevent damage, mitigate risks, and identify contaminated sites, we offer:

  • Photographic Evidence Preservation and Documentation
  • Crack Monitoring and Geodetic Deformation Measurements
  • historical research (archives, eyewitness accounts, aerial photographs, maps)

Exams in Geotechnical Engineering

We support test engineers in the field of construction engineering by:

  • Geotechnical and expert review of soil statics and soil mechanics calculations
  • Performing geostatic calculations and plausibility checks
  • Deformation Predictions Using Finite Element Analysis

Contact Person in Germany

Dr.-Ing.
Thomas Becker

Managing Partner Saarbrücken, Trier

B.Eng.
Tobias Recktenwald

Managing Director Saarbrücken, Trier

Contact Person in Luxembourg

Dipl.-Ing.
Frank Stüber

Managing Partner Luxembourg

Martin Kerschen

Department of Geotechnics