WSL-testing laboratory for rockfall protection systems

Test of rockfall protection nets on WSL site in Walenstadt

The WSL performs type tests of rockfall protection systems according to the European guideline ETAG 027 in the Walenstadt test site or any other suitable test site for the approval and CD marking of such barriers.

• Information on WSL testing procedure (in German) according to ETAG 027
• Swiss acccreditation of the testing lab
• European notification of the testing lab
  

External links

• Swiss approval body (EMPA)
• Information on approval and certifaction procedure (EMPA)
• EOTA-Guideline ETAG 027 for the approval of rockfall protection kits (English = original , French)
  

Contact

• Axel Volkwein
  

Further information

Test facility for rockfall protection measures The WSL operates a rockfall research field site near Walenstadt where they test not only flexible rockfall protection systems, but also the behavior of various gallery designs. Available languages: German  English