Shock and Vibration Control
From standardized measurements according to DIN 4150 to the recommendation of effective measures for vibration control – the results of our vibration measurements withstand all tests
As a measuring body accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 and notified according to § 29b BlmSchG for the determination of vibrations as well as emissions and immissions of noise, we measure, analyze and assess vibration effects resulting from
- Road and rail traffic
- Commercial and industrial operations
- Construction and demolition work
- Blasting
with regard to their influence on the load-bearing capacity of structures, on people in buildings and on sensitive equipment (functional efficiency). In the analysis of the measurement results, we evaluate the risk to structures and the nuisance to people (DIN 4150 Parts 3 and 2) and prepare appropriate documentation, which can also be used for any required expert reports and measures for the preservation of evidence. Wölfel has modern measurement technology at its disposal that supports a wide range of measurements.
Thanks to our offices being located in Berlin, Hamburg, Würzburg and Ulm, you can easily find one of our vibration experts near you.
Due to the close cooperation between DB Netz AG and Wölfel, it was possible to consider aspects of immission control during the construction of the third rail line between Freilassing and Salzburg according to the requirements of the planning approval notice.
On the one hand, Wölfel Engineering functioned as a technically competent point of contact for the client and the companies involved, and on the other hand, the affected residents were informed accordingly in the event of nuisance caused by noise and vibrations.
We were very satisfied with the technically well-founded and professional handling of the immission control for the above-mentioned construction project and will gladly return to Wölfel for comparable tasks.
Ronald Raczinski, Projektleiter DB Netz AG
The advantages at a glance:
Diversity of the sciences
We have (civil) engineers,
mathematicians and physicists
working on your project.
Personal connection
A permanent project engineer
is always available as a contact
person for you
On the pulse of technology
As a sales partner for software
and measurement technology, we
have direct lines to the suppliers
Vibration Prognosis
From initial assessment to measurement and simulation-based prediction
- Do you want to know before the start of the project where exactly on the construction site vibrations are to be expected and whether they will affect the surrounding area?
- Will the planned structure comply with the reference values for vibration and secondary airborne sound?
Our vibration prognoses include the determination of the expected vibration effects during project planning up to the targeted avoidance of damage to neighboring buildings, especially in the case of historic structures. We analyze and calculate the possible impairment of the function of vibration-sensitive equipment as well as a potential nuisance to residents.
The advantages at a glance:
Diversity of the sciences
We have (civil) engineers,
mathematicians and physicists
working on your project.
Personal connection
A permanent project engineer
is always available as a contact
person for you
On the pulse of technology
As a sales partner for software
and measurement technology, we
have direct lines to the suppliers
Construction Site Monitoring
From punctual daily measurements to long-term monitoring
The intermittent or long-term monitoring of construction sites is becoming increasingly important. Whether for securing the long-term construction site or for transparency for the affected population – targeted structural monitoring is the instrument to continuously record and display the stresses and reactions resulting from dynamic loads.
Let your construction projects benefit from our versatile experience in monitoring construction sites, especially in the context of permit or tender requirements.
Our web portal MIC.Construction also offers great convenience for long-term monitoring. It compiles comprehensive information from the measuring system in use on the construction site, which is processed by means of algorithms. MIC.Construction thus helps maintain an overview and shortens the reaction time if, for example, measured values are exceeded.
The advantages at a glance:
Diversity of the sciences
We have (civil) engineers,
mathematicians and physicists
working on your project.
Personal connection
A permanent project engineer
is always available as a contact
person for you
On the pulse of technology
As a sales partner for software
and measurement technology, we
have direct lines to the suppliers
Vibration Damage
We document existing damage and help clarify a possible question of liability
- Do you need a visual survey before construction activities begin?
- Did the damage actually result from vibrations caused by the nearby construction site? Who bears the responsibility?
- Can I recreate the origin of the damage and thus help clarify the question of liability? Are the vibrations really to blame?
We document the vibration level for you and provide, for example, preservation of evidence at the construction site, during blasting and demolition work, and in the case of vibrations caused by road and rail traffic. High-quality photographic documentation and a detailed final report provide you with all the materials you need for evidence to protect your interests.
The advantages at a glance:
Diversity of the sciences
We have (civil) engineers,
mathematicians and physicists
working on your project.
Personal connection
A permanent project engineer
is always available as a contact
person for you
On the pulse of technology
As a sales partner for software
and measurement technology, we
have direct lines to the suppliers
Vibration Monitoring and Mitigation
Long-term structural monitoring
Many structures and buildings are permanently exposed to vibrations, especially shaking. Be it because they are located directly on a railroad line or in a seismically active area, or be it due to the type of use, such as bridges, which bear the mechanical load of thousands of vehicles per hour.
Wölfel supports customers here with concepts for long-term structural monitoring or bridge monitoring to ensure that vibrations do not lead to structural damage or that incipient damage is detected in good time.
Learn more about structural and bridge monitoring on our dedicated website.
Design of vibration-reduced plants and structures
On the other hand, Wölfel is also a reliable partner for the design of vibration mitigation measures for buildings and structures that will be exposed to said loads. Typical solutions besides a modification of the design are
- Elastic building mountings
- Vibration isolation of machines
- Vibration dampers for bridges, ceilings or chimneys.
We have decades of experience, in particular with earthquake load cases. You can find out more on our dedicated earthquake engineering website.
The advantages at a glance:
Diversity of the sciences
We have (civil) engineers,
mathematicians and physicists
working on your project.
Personal connection
A permanent project engineer
is always available as a contact
person for you
On the pulse of technology
As a sales partner for software
and measurement technology, we
have direct lines to the suppliers
Please contact us personally
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We will be happy to advise you in the first step without obligation on the basis of our rich experience on all questions related to structural dynamics – write to us, call us or make a personal appointment. With our offices in Würzburg, Berlin, Hamburg and Ulm, you will also find our experts near you.
Dr.-Ing.
Carsten Ebert
Niederlassung Würzburg | Erschütterungsschutz, Baustellenüberwachung
+49 931 49708-240
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CTO Wölfel Group
Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) from the University of Siegen in the field of Structural Health Monitoring
Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Civil Engineering from HTWK Leipzig
Deputy chair of the DIN standards committee for the revision of DIN 4150-3 “Vibration in Buildings; Effects on Structures”
Member of the DIN standards committee for the revision of DIN 4150-1 “Vibration in Buildings; Preliminary Investigation of Vibration Parameters”
Member of the VDI working group responsible for developing guideline VDI 4551 “Structural Monitoring and Assessment of Wind Turbines and Offshore Structures”
Guest member of the Technical Committee for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of the German Society for Non-Destructive Testing (DGZfP)
Dipl.-Geophys.
Sebastian Ibbeken
Niederlassung Berlin | Erschütterungsschutz, Baustellenüberwachung
+49 30 390318-50
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Geophysics at the FU, Freie Universität Berlin
Graduate geophysicist
Solving difficult tasks in a pragmatic and goal-oriented way.
The variety of tasks and their innovative processing.
Dipl.-Phys.
Lorenz Herrmann
Niederlassung Ulm | Erschütterungsschutz, Baustellenüberwachung
+49 731 8507425-1
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EXPERT IN BUILDING PHYSICS AND NOISE IMMISSION CONTROL
Responsible for the business division Building Physics, Sustainability and Thermal Insulation
Degree in Physics from Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (Diploma)
Extensive experience in project management and execution in the fields of building and room acoustics as well as noise immissions control
Head of a VMPA-accredited acoustic testing laboratory for quality testing
Member of the DEGA Technical Committee “Building and Room Acoustics”
Conducting sound emission measurements in accordance with IEC 61400-11 and FGW Guideline TR1
Member of the Noise Committee of the Wind Energy Promotion Association
M. Sc.
Clarissa Rapps
Niederlassung Würzburg | Bauwerksabbruch und Glockentürme
+49 931 49708-473
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RECOGNISED EXPERT IN BLASTING TECHNOLOGY AND DEMOLITION ENGINEERING
Responsible for the business division Structural Dynamics and Demolition Planning
Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialisation in numerical methods for structural analysis
Contributes her expertise to numerous projects as well as to the work of relevant professional committees, including Working Group 1.4 Soil Dynamics of the German Geotechnical Society (Arbeitskreis 1.4 Baugrunddynamik der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geotechnik) and the Blasting Technology Committee of the German Demolition Association (Fachausschuss für Sprengtechnik des Deutschen Abbruchverbands)
Awarded the title of “Demolition Specialist Consultant” by the German Demolition Association (Deutscher Abbruchverband e.V.) in 2024
CTO Wölfel Group
Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) from the University of Siegen in the field of Structural Health Monitoring
Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Civil Engineering from HTWK Leipzig
Deputy chair of the DIN standards committee for the revision of DIN 4150-3 “Vibration in Buildings; Effects on Structures”
Member of the DIN standards committee for the revision of DIN 4150-1 “Vibration in Buildings; Preliminary Investigation of Vibration Parameters”
Member of the VDI working group responsible for developing guideline VDI 4551 “Structural Monitoring and Assessment of Wind Turbines and Offshore Structures”
Guest member of the Technical Committee for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of the German Society for Non-Destructive Testing (DGZfP)
Geophysics at the FU, Freie Universität Berlin
Graduate geophysicist
Solving difficult tasks in a pragmatic and goal-oriented way.
The variety of tasks and their innovative processing.
EXPERT IN BUILDING PHYSICS AND NOISE IMMISSION CONTROL
Responsible for the business division Building Physics, Sustainability and Thermal Insulation
Degree in Physics from Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (Diploma)
Extensive experience in project management and execution in the fields of building and room acoustics as well as noise immissions control
Head of a VMPA-accredited acoustic testing laboratory for quality testing
Member of the DEGA Technical Committee “Building and Room Acoustics”
Conducting sound emission measurements in accordance with IEC 61400-11 and FGW Guideline TR1
Member of the Noise Committee of the Wind Energy Promotion Association
RECOGNISED EXPERT IN BLASTING TECHNOLOGY AND DEMOLITION ENGINEERING
Responsible for the business division Structural Dynamics and Demolition Planning
Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialisation in numerical methods for structural analysis
Contributes her expertise to numerous projects as well as to the work of relevant professional committees, including Working Group 1.4 Soil Dynamics of the German Geotechnical Society (Arbeitskreis 1.4 Baugrunddynamik der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geotechnik) and the Blasting Technology Committee of the German Demolition Association (Fachausschuss für Sprengtechnik des Deutschen Abbruchverbands)
Awarded the title of “Demolition Specialist Consultant” by the German Demolition Association (Deutscher Abbruchverband e.V.) in 2024
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