Shear Testing

Understanding the Significance of Shear Testing

The primary purpose of conducting Shear testing on chosen anchors is to ensure the accurate completion of the selection and installation procedure, sticking closely to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Diverse Applications Across the UK

Various sectors in the UK rely on a wide range of structural fixings and anchors. To avoid severe consequences such as human injury, fatalities, or structural damage, it is crucial to meticulously select, design, and install these anchors. BS8539:2021 serves as the code of practice for the selection and installation of post-installed anchors in concrete and masonry. This comprehensive code defines industry standards and best practices while clearly delineating roles for all parties involved in the process. At Shear Testing Systems, your safety is our utmost concern.

Proof Testing

We test post-installed anchors to make sure they’re installed correctly and can handle the safe working load (SWL) along with an extra safety margin. After we complete these tests successfully, we provide a report summing up our findings. This report is valuable for your project records and will help with future decisions.

Preliminary testing.

At Shear Testing Systems, we begin by conducting initial tests as a fundamental part of planning for most projects. These initial tests serve as a starting point to evaluate the surface’s strength and reliability. In cases where concerns arise regarding the surface’s robustness, we are fully prepared to install specific anchors that are tailored to meet the project’s unique requirements.

Once these anchors are firmly in place, we proceed with thorough Shear Testing to gather essential data about their performance. This data is of utmost importance to ensure that the anchors not only meet but also exceed the project’s requirements and stringent safety standards. Furthermore, during these tests, we diligently document all visual and acoustic aspects of the process.

All these meticulously recorded details play a pivotal role in shaping the comprehensive reports we meticulously compile. Our reports not only sum up the findings but also incorporate visual and acoustic information, providing a holistic and in-depth understanding of the anchors’ performance.

Ulitmate Load testing

We perform Ultimate load testing to determine the maximum load the fixing can achieve in the chosen surface. As a result of this all Shear Testing on these anchors are completed to failure.

Other Services We Offer

Raw Bolt Testing

Threaded Bar Testing

Studding

Mechanical Anchor

Class A1 – Safety Eyebolts

Hilti Anchors

Scaffold Anchors

Anchor Bolt

Eye Bolt

Resing Anchors

Ground Anchors

In the event that you require further information about our Pull Out Testing services, please do not hesitate to contact us today