In strand ground anchors, once the excess strand length has been cut off after installation, no accessible strand remains to which conventional load‑measuring devices (jacks) can be attached. As a result, it becomes impossible to directly verify or evaluate the actual force currently carried by the anchorage.

During a project, the need arose to determine the in‑service (operating) stressing force of several previously installed strand ground anchors. A method was required that could accurately assess the existing load despite the absence of exposed strand length.

HiSCS designed, procured, fabricated, and implemented a customized testing configuration for the assessment of existing temporary ground anchors. Our team installed a system of supplementary stressing plates, connected with high‑strength strands, and secured using additional barrels and wedges. A single‑acting, low‑profile hydraulic jack with a hand pump was positioned between the plates to operate as a proof‑load indicator. Detailed measurements were recorded throughout the stressing procedure, enabling accurate evaluation of the in‑service (operational) stressing force. Overall, the applied testing configuration facilitated a precise and comprehensive assessment of the anchors’ operational load‑bearing behavior.

HiSCS provides high‑quality, fit‑for‑purpose engineering services, built on proven expertise in specialized projects and complex implementations.