Statics test stand

Safety - a simple word of enormous importance. To ensure people's safety and minimise the risk of accidents in sports halls and gyms due to falling parts, one of the most important requirements is that the elements must be impact-resistant.

And it is precisely this requirement that is guaranteed by the ball impact resistance test. In accordance with DIN 18032-3 Sports halls - Halls for gymnastics and games and multi-purpose use: Testing of ball impact resistance, construction elements used in sports halls, such as wall, ceiling and installation elements, must be tested for ball impact resistance. Other requirements for suspended ceilings are also described in DIN EN 13964:2018-08 Suspended ceilings - Requirements and test methods and must also be taken into account during testing.

GiB mbH's structural engineering department offers the service of testing the various structural elements for ball impact resistance and scrutinises them in detail. For the test, two types of ball (handball and hockey ball) are shot at the elements at different angles and at a certain speed using a ball launcher. The strength, function or safety of both the element itself and the substructure must not be impaired. If, during the test, a point is found where damage is expected, two further shots must be fired at this point. Neither ceiling, wall and installation elements nor parts thereof may be destroyed, fall down or fall out during the test. The elements must remain fully functional after the test.

Earthquakes are an ever-present danger in many regions of the world. Earthquake-proof construction and strict building regulations are key criteria for protecting the lives, health and material assets of the local population. The first step is to test suitable building components for earthquake safety and resistance. 

To this end, GiB tests the static properties and earthquake resistance of various products. The tests are carried out at the IZIIS in Skopje/Mazedonien.