Independent. Experienced.Standards-Compliant.
Anchor Testing is a specialist division of TRSC Pty Ltd, focused exclusively on the testing and performance verification of post-installed anchors and fasteners across Australia.
Filling a critical gap in Australian construction
In the absence of an Australian Standard for proof testing post-installed anchors, Australia's construction industry has a duty of care to mitigate structural and personnel risk. Anchor Testing Australia was established to provide the independent, expert testing capability that the industry needs.
Installation quality of chemical anchors varies greatly between installers. Anchor testing is common practice in the United Kingdom and Europe, however Australia is yet to establish a coordinated, codified testing framework. VicRoads was the first Australian industry body to codify anchor testing with the inclusion of Section 680 in their Standard Specification.
We believe engineers must offer the industry leadership. By regularly specifying anchor testing, engineers can directly reduce installation risk, educate contractors, and hold installers accountable.
Why independent testing matters
No Conflict of Interest
We are an independent entity separate from anchor installers and contractors. Our findings are driven by data, not commercial relationships. This independence is critical — BS 8539 specifically recommends testing be performed by persons with knowledge of how anchors fail, not just how to install them.
Deep Anchor Knowledge
Our team has performed thousands of anchor tests across hundreds of sites. We understand the workings of anchoring systems — how they transfer load, how installation errors affect capacity, and how different substrates behave. This knowledge directly improves the quality of test data and failure identification.
Standards Compliance
Every test follows AS 5216:2021, BS 8539:2012+A1:2021, AEFAC TN05 Guidelines, and VicRoads Section 680 requirements. Equipment is calibrated annually to NATA-traceable standards. Test methodology and failure criteria are documented and submitted for approval before testing commences.
Comprehensive Reporting
Test reports are certified by a licenced engineer and include anchor details, test device calibration, test configuration, peak load, sustained load, observations, and failure modes. Reports meet the requirements of AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 for structural test data documentation.
The industry gap
Australia lacks a unified standard for anchor testing. While anchor testing is common practice in the UK and Europe — codified through BS 8539 and supported by the Construction Fixings Association — Australia has no equivalent national framework.
Our site-based experience has found that anchor mechanics and installation risk is poorly understood by installers. Insufficient knowledge combined with time-pressured working environments underpins the large variance in installation quality across the industry.
The lack of certification or qualification requirements for anchor testing organisations in Australia has diluted the quality of data captured from sites. Engineers must be vigilant in their selection of testing personnel to ensure tests are performed correctly and findings are reported accurately.
“If anchors are not selected and installed correctly, they might not have the capability to resist loads as intended. The security of the fixture and, in some cases, the structure might then be compromised, leading to failure with consequential economic loss, injury, or even death.”
Credentials that matter
Ready to discuss your project?
Contact our team to discuss your anchor testing requirements. Every engagement begins with a direct conversation with an experienced testing engineer.