Superstructure Testing

Superstructure Testing

STS-UK Group - offer a full range of structural and load testing for bridge structures. With traffic and vehicles demand growing larger in the United Kingdom, bridges are put under more stress and load. To keep up with the demand; load testing can be carried out to determine if bridges are capable of taking the imposed loads required or/and to determine a typical lifespan of the bridge - the latter can also be accomplished via a bespoke monitoring system installation. The two main reasons for undertaking load testing on bridges are to check if the bridge has lost any structural integrity due to age or imposed damage to the structure, or whether the structure is being used for access of vehicles heavier than its intended purpose.

In any instance STS-UK Group can undertake the Testing to meet the Clients' requirements. Testing can assist with such fundamentals as:

  • Factual Data for Client Analysis;
  • Change of Use Supplementation;
  • Maintenance (On Going Monitoring);
  • Load Testing Certification;
  • Crack/Dilapidation Surveys;
  • Static & Dynamic Load Testing Requirements.

Load testing can include using kentledge weights or water tanks, or in extreme conditions; even using vehicles to impose a static load onto the structure or road, where site circumstances are constraint.

Dynamic load testing can also be undertaken, using sophisticated high speed, high accuracy logging equipment and state of the art bespoke software; attaining load and displacement data of the structures from dynamic load situations.

All monitoring of deflections and load is undertaken electronically; other qualities may also be measured where relevant; such as crack widths, strain and temperature. All monitoring undertaken by STS-UK Group is carried out electronically to a high accuracy, logging back to a bespoke central logger. This means that no data is missed and detailed graphs and reports can be issued to the client, following successful completion of the works.

For further information or a quotation on Superstructure Testing please Contact Us.