Load Testing Services

Pull-out test for bond strength testing

Bond Strength Testing

Bond strength testing is used to assess the bond between applied finishes, renders, plasters, insulation systems, tiles, repair materials, or other bonded layers and the underlying substrate.

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Load testing of a flat roof by kentledge loading

Load Testing of Buildings

Various loading techniques can be applied according to the weight required, the condition of the building and logistical limitations. Monitoring of deflections is undertaken either electronically or using dial gauges.

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Test apparatus set up for testing barriers to an elevated walkway within a building.

Barrier Testing in Buildings and External Balconies

Barriers in and around buildings, external balcony balustrading, and temporary edge protection systems are required to meet particular codes based on their design and location.

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Car driving down a spiral car park ramp with barriers.

Testing of Car Park Barriers to BS 6180

Barriers should be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of BS 6180:2011 ‘Code of Practice for Barriers in and about Buildings’.

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Two technicians carrying out load testing of crowd barriers in a sports stadium.

Sports Ground Barrier Testing

Crush Barriers play an essential part in crowd control and safety at Sports Stadia. Stringent testing and inspection are therefore essential to ensure that their performance satisfies…

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Soft-body impact testing of cladding

Impact Testing of Cladding Systems

Sandberg can undertake hard and soft body cladding system impact tests in accordance with the methods of BS 8200:1985 Code of practice for design of non-loadbearing external vertical enclosures of buildings.

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Door Opening Force Testing

Door opening force testing is used to assess whether doors can be opened without excessive force, particularly where accessibility requirements under Approved Document M apply.

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Load Testing of Foundations and Components

Load testing of safety fences and safety barriers supporting posts and anchorages is required by DTp Specification for Highway Work Part 1 Series 400. Post foundation testing involves in-situ loading and monitoring of the angular rotation of the post and its support.

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Modern glazed roof

Impact Testing of Glass Panels

Glass barrier panels forming part of balconies, balustrades or parapets are required to meet the impact test requirements as laid down in BS 6180:2011 ‘Barriers in and about Buildings’ and…

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Pull-Out Testing of Fixings and Anchors

Pull-out testing is used to verify the strength, suitability, and installation quality of structural fixings, such as anchors and embedded components within a structure. The test involves applying a controlled tensile load to the fixing to assess its resistance to pull-out failure or excessive movement.

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Non-Fragile Roof Testing

Non-fragility roof testing is used to assess whether a roof assembly can safely resist the impact of a person stumbling or falling onto it. This is particularly important for roofs formed from potentially brittle or fragile materials or where there is uncertainty about whether the roof can be safely accessed for inspection, maintenance, or refurbishment.

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Shear Testing of Fixings and Anchors

Shear testing is used to assess how fixings, anchors, or mounted elements perform when subjected to a sideways or lateral load. It is typically required where fixings are designed to resist horizontal forces rather than direct pull-out loads.

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