Load Testing is the process of putting demand on a system or device and measuring its response. Load testing is performed to determine a system's behaviour under both normal and anticipated peak load conditions. Values such as Safe Working Load (SWL) and maximum load capacities can be gained from undertaking such load testing.
STS-UK, carries out a wide range of load testing, from product testing up to full-scale load testing on Infrastructure and Superstructures. A list of such load tests may include, but are not limited to:
- Roofs, Walls and Floors;
- Bridges and Roads;
- Balustrades, Barriers and Handrails;
- Scaffolding, Access Equipment, and Ladders;
- Lifting Equipment (Chains, Lifting Eyes, and Anchors);
- Pull-Out Testing;
- Lift Beam Load Testing;
- Temporary Edge Protection;
- General Retail Load Testing (Shop-Fit, Glazed Wall, Edge Protection);
- Highways Barriers;
- Bollards and Posts;
- Stadium Barriers.
We can accommodate any product load testing requirement, both on-site and off-site testing. In our UK Laboratory, our standard permanent load frames are capable of loading any item up to 20te in any configuration. For any higher load requirements, or more complex arrangements, our bespoke modular load frames can be setup and are capable of generating loading items in excess of 300te.
Any on-site larger scale load testing can also be undertaken by STS-UK - such as bridge load testing. Common reasons for load testing on structures are; to obtain a Safe Working Load (SWL) if this is an unknown, or to use the structure for another purpose, other than its original intended use.
Specialist Technical Services (U.K) can undertake any load testing with the clients' needs in mind, whether to obtain a Safe Working Load (SWL) value, or in conjunction with British, European and/or International Standards. All testing is carried out using highly accurate and calibrated equipment to ensure that any load and displacement measured, are to a higher calibre.
For more information please take a look at one of our individual load testing sections.