Testing services

KIT Timber Structures and Building Construction is a research and testing laboratory in the field of timber engineering. Non-conventional test methods that are adapted to the application are the strengths of KIT Timber Structures and Building Construction. In addition to the great flexibility in the development of test methods, the high level of expertise in consulting rounds off the profile of KIT Timber Structures and Building Construction.

KIT Timber Structures and Building Construction offers tests in the following areas

  • Testing of fasteners
  • Testing of bonded timber products
  • Mechanical testing of wood and wood-based materials
  • Tests on building components
  • Testing of construction products and types of construction according to BauPVO
  • Load-bearing capacity tests on scaffolding and scaffolding components

In the past, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 has developed into a standard for testing laboratories. This standard places high demands on testing laboratories in terms of expertise and testing quality. In many countries, it is already a legal requirement that tests in legally regulated areas are carried out by accredited testing laboratories. This development has long since reached Europe.

A list of the testing services we offer can be found below.
In the national area, KIT Timber Structures and Building Construction is a recognised test centre for the issue of general building law test certificates (abP) in accordance with state building regulations.

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