Bridge load testing with water weight bags provides safe, effective results for all types of bridges. DOOWIN load testing services use proof load water bags to provide accurate, cost-effective proof-load test results. It ensures the bridge to structurally withstand the expected vehicular or equipment loads. In addition, we could design a custom load test for your bridge. As a result, the test results could be more accurate and meet the test objectives.
BRIDGE LOAD TESTING
We offer onsite bridge load testing for:
- Vehicle bridges to determine accurate load ratings to evaluate the effectiveness of road repairs and strengthening, determine overload and permit loads.
- Railroad bridges to ensure that the bridges can accommodate expected loads and stress levels. Due to the increasing weights of locomotives and rolling stock, accurate stress and load testing for railroad bridges is critical.
- Lift bridges to test load balancing, shear strains on drive shafts, cable strength and stress levels.
Normally, we need to conduct the load testing during and after construction, after repairs or upgrades to the bridge and as part of periodic inspections of the bridge to ensure structural integrity.
With proof load water bags, the bridge test load can be slowly applied. So, it allows the engineers to identify any structural issues that require correction before reaching the full test load. In addition, we can drain the water filled weight bags without lowering the test weight to avoid compromising the bridge structure. Furthermore, the water bags can be positioned in tight spaces, allowing for load tests for the full structure.
