Whilst it is quite possible to calculate how a structure is going to behave when subjected to a given type and magnitude of loading, the process can often be very complex, and even then may miss out some crucial factor. Often, structures may be designed for one use, and several years down the line be subjected to another.

Bridges once designed for 25 tonnes now may have to carry 38 tonnes, a factory floor designed to carry light machinery may now need to support a high bay stacking system. The only way to conclusively prove that the required load can be carried or resisted is to actually load the structure in a controlled manner to a load acceptable by the design engineer. Loads can either be applied dynamically or as a static load, whichever is most appropriate.

Typical Applications

• Static load testing of floor slabs
• Static and dynamic load testing of car park barriers
• Proof load testing of lighting columns
• In-situ testing of anchorage performance
• In-situ testing of hand rails
• In-situ proof load testing of lift shaft beams