Load Testing Services

Load Testing of Buildings

Various loading techniques can be applied according to the weight required, the condition of the building and logistical limitations. Water and kentledge are the most popular methods. 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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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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