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As building materials advance technologically, anchor manufacturers need to know more about their products and how they will perform with varying materials and under varying conditions.
Stork Twin City Testing offers a full scope of services designed to establish the tested load values of concrete and masonry anchors—including chemical, mechanical, screw, and power-driven anchors. More than just a laboratory, Stork TCT engineers are actively involved in the concrete anchors industry, developing equipment and procedures to conduct cracked concrete anchor testing, a test now required by building standards nationwide.
Experts in anchor testing
Stork anchor experts and engineers conduct anchor testing in accordance with standards and protocols established by:
- ASTM
- ACI
- ICC-ES
- City of Los Angeles, California
- Miami-Dade BCCO
Our methods are in accordance with AC193, AC308, ACI355.2, and ASTM E488, as well as AC01, AC58, AC70, AC106, ASTM E1512, and all related specifications.
Relevant testing methods
Stork tests anchors in the following methods:
- Static Tension
- Static Shear
- Static Oblique
- Seismic Shear
- Seismic Tension
- Cracked Concrete (static, cyclic)
- Environmental Condition Testing (freeze-thaw, decreased or elevated temperature, alkaline, sulfur, etc.)
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- Chemical Analysis
- Metallurgical Analysis
- Failure Analysis
- Creep Testing
- Wet/Submerged Installation
- Hydrogen Embrittlement (Method A)
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Our facilities
Stork TCT maintains state-of-the-art machine shops fully equipped and dedicated to precision testing per your specification requirements. In addition, our highly trained staff possesses extensive experience in engineering, mechanics, construction materials and metals science to ensure the highest quality anchor evaluations.
Helping your products succeed
Stork Materials Technology offers comprehensive analysis of the forces at work on your concrete and masonry anchors. We invest in experienced, ICC-certified scientists and cutting-edge equipment to provide you with up-to-date solutions. Choose Stork testing and evaluation services for every stage of your product’s development.
Want to learn more about concrete, masonry and stone anchor testing, or other services we offer? Send us your question for a quick response.
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Stork locations offering Concrete, Masonry, and Stone Anchor Testing services:
Stork Twin City Testing Corporation - St. Paul, MN
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