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Experts and Testing Laboratories

Proven Expertise for Safety and Trust

At wpw Geo, expert services have traditionally been a key area of expertise. Independent assessments of complex issues require specialist knowledge, experience and a strong sense of responsibility – qualities that define our experts.

Experts in Accordance with 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 in accordance with Section 18 of the Federal Soil Protection Act (BBodSchG) for the following areas:

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

Testing Laboratory in Accordance with RAP Stra 15

Our soil mechanics laboratory is recognised as a testing laboratory in accordance with RAP Stra 15 and is approved for the following areas of expertise:

  • A (Soils and Soil Improvement)
  • I (Unbound Layers, Construction Material Mixtures and Soil Materials for Earthworks)

Accredited Testing Laboratory in Accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has accredited our testing laboratory in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025_2018 for the performance of tests in the following areas:

  • Mechanical and Technological Testing in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
  • Investigations in the Field of Mineral Construction Materials, Particularly for Landfill Liner Systems

 

Preservation of Evidence and Historical Investigations

To prevent damage, minimise risks and identify potential contamination, we provide:

  • Photographic Documentation for the Preservation of Evidence
  • Crack Monitoring and Geodetic Deformation Measurements
  • historical Research Using Archives, Eyewitness Accounts, Aerial Photographs and Maps

Geotechnical Engineering Reviews

We support testing engineers in the field of structural engineering with:

  • Geotechnical and Expert Review of Soil Statics and Soil Mechanics Calculations
  • Geotechnical Calculations and Plausibility Checks
  • Deformation Predictions Using Finite Element Analysis

Contact Person in Germany

Dr.-Ing.
Thomas Becker

Managing Shareholder Saarbrücken, Trier

B.Eng.
Tobias Recktenwald

Managing Director Saarbrücken, Trier

Contact Person in Luxembourg

Dipl.-Ing.
Frank Stüber

Managing Partner Luxembourg

Martin Kerschen

Geotechnical Engineering