Structural Load Testing

We supply install and monitor structural load testing and instrumentation systems on bridges structures and structural components to assess serviceability and compliance with en standards.

Structural load testing.

Loads cause stresses deformations and displacements in structures. Additionally the structural laboratory s 8 000 square foot strong floor allows for custom testing configurations with load capacities greater than two million pounds. Assessment of their effects is carried out by the methods of structural analysis excess load or overloading may cause structural failure and hence such possibility should be either considered in the design or strictly. The load test results and the structural analysis indicated that all the existing sections are adequate to resist the code prescribed load and that the lateral load resisting systems did not require to be reinforced.

A change of use could be proposed for the building requiring the addition of supplementary floor or perhaps heavy plant. Structural load testing falls into two main categories routine verification or change of use. Alternatively there could be a need to prove performance for verification reasons or even strength following a fire. Structural loads or actions are forces deformations or accelerations applied to structure components.

Structural fatigue and load testing for over 28 years clark testing s structural test laboratory has been active in static load fatigue load and dynamic load testing services. Load test solutions carry out full scale load testing of floor slabs beams columns and stairs. When structural safety or performance is in question our on site structural load testing capabilities can determine structural soundness gauge damaged conditions or construction deficiencies and verify effectiveness of repairs and retrofits. Adhering to relevant industry and international testing codes and standards our engineers conduct.

Structural testing can be carried out to established standards to demonstrate adequate performance or can be more customized for example for new. Structural testing is an integral part of the modern construction industry whether it be proving individual components or materials are fit for purpose or load testing novel or existing structures. Structures often experience a change in use at some point during their service life and the only way to determine if the structural load capacity meets required performance is through proof load testing. Located in buchanan michigan clark s structural lab features one of the larger load test substructures commercially available throughout the us.

Structural load testing could be required for a number of reasons. Drawing upon the knowledge gained from more than 125 000 projects we apply advanced laboratory testing and analytical techniques to help clients understand the ultimate.