Solving tough problems in determine loading on complex structures can eliminate rework and prove design concepts before an unexpected failure occurs.
Equipped with various types of data acquisition systems and sensors, our highly qualified engineers develop instrumentation plans, execute testing, and perform sophisticated analytical modeling. This winning combination of sophisticated engineering and instrumentation design makes United Test the most qualified, all-in-one firm for your testing and monitoring requirements.
TURNKEY AUTOMATED MONITORING
MANUAL MONITORING
STRUCTURAL TESTING & MONITORING SERVICES
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
STATIC PILE LOAD TESTING
VIBRATION MONITORING
MECHANICAL SERVICES
CONTRACT STRAIN GAGE INSTALLATION
Foundation proof loading and concrete strain gauging are often misunderstood fields. Let our experienced engineers and technicians support your project needs, on-site.
STRAIN GAUGING SERVICES
United Test can provide high-quality instrumentation services and equipment all over the world. Our primary services include custom strain gauge installations for
clients with limited time or resources.
INSTALLING GAGES AT CLIENT’S FACILITY:
Our technicians can mobilize to your facility, work during the prescribed schedules, and follow detailed client installation procedures so that your time-sensitive delivery schedules can be maintained.
INSTALLING GAUGES ON CLIENT’S OEM COMPONENTS IN UNITED TEST LABORATORY:
United Test has a full range of preparation and gauge installation equipment for mounting foil gauges including ultrasonic water baths, media blasters, curing ovens, environmental chambers, and quad-zone vacuum-operated gauge bonding systems.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Construction and rehabilition work often requires monitoring or testing in difficult conditions. United Test has a range of monitoring solutions depending on applications, such as determining:
- Concrete curing temperatures
- Vibrations on adjacent structures
- Cable or rod forces
- Transportation loads on structural members
- Wall or foundation movements during rehabilitation work
STRUCTURAL TESTING & MONITORING SERVICES
Our structural instrumentation services include diagnostic testing and structural health
monitoring for bridges, hydraulic structures, buildings, earthworks, and many other
infrastructure assets.
Analysis Capabilities
- Developing instrumentation and testing plans
- Structure dynamics
- Performing qualitative data review
- Finite element modeling
- FE model calibration using field data to optimize modeling parameters
- Using FE models to investigate the effects of damage or proposed repairs
- Real-time quantification of forces to assist crews with field adjustments
Highway and Railroad Bridge Load Ratings
- Overload and permit loads
- Accurate AASHTO & AREMA Load Ratings
- Evaluate short-line railroad bridges for heavier rolling stock.
Buildings
- Vibration monitoring due to construction activity
- Evaluate effectiveness of strengthening and other repairs
- Monitor crack growth in concrete foundations
- Record expansion joint displacements due to temperature fluctuations
- Monitor wind speeds for roof evaluations
