Pull Out Test on Anchor Bolt
The purpose of the test is to apply a specific tensile load to an anchor bolt in order that the bolt can sustain such test condition for a period of time. Deformation of the anchor tested can also be measured to understand the relationship between force and displacement during testing.
General Test Procedures
- Apply a tensile load (at least 1.5 times the recommended load specified by the anchor manufacturers) onto the anchor to be tested.
- For the test without deformation measurement, maintain the load for at least 2 minutes upon the specified load is reached.
- For the test with deformation measurement, maintain the load for at least 1 hour with recordings of load and deformation at the beginning and the end of the loading period, as well as after removal of the test load.
- Inspect the anchor with the surrounding visually after testing.
