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Are your partitions installed to industry standard?

Welcome to peace of mind - the home of B-Test™ Contact us for on-site and off-site robustness testing in accordance with BS5234 annexes A-F​

B-Test™ gaining compliance for the past, present and future of your installations

Past compliance

Legacy testing - Walls that require testing on completed buildings.

Present compliance

Live testing - Testing walls on current construction projects.

Future compliance

Design development - Testing walls onsite or at our premises to develop solutions and details.

Our B-Test™ solution explained

Going above & beyond

Our B-Test™ service provides the data needed to determine whether your installation is fit for purpose.

On-site diligence

We perform on-site robustness testing in accordance with BS5234-2:1992 annexes A-F

In-depth analysis

Assessing real-world installations against British Standards light, medium, heavy, or severe duty categories.

B-Test™: Mobile test rig developed with industry leading engineers

Annex A

Stiffness Establishes the partition's ability to withstand pressure from people or ladders without unacceptable cracking or movement

Annex B

Surface damage by small hard body impact

A test that measures a partition's resistance to damage from impacts by small, hard objects.

Annex C

Resistance to damage by impact from a large soft body A test to assess a partitions resistance to damage after two separate impacts from large spheroconical bag

Annex D

Perforation by small hard body impact A test to assess a partition's resistance to perforation from impacts by small, hard objects.

Annex E

Resistance to structural damage by impact from a large soft body A test to assess a partition's resistance to structural damage from two separate impacts by a large spheroconical bag

Annex F

Door slamming To measure the residual displacement of the door frame and any damage to the partition and frame from repeated door slamming.

Betan B-test™: Assessed to British standards for partition installers

Our rigorous on-site testing rig has been developed for use on site and can fit through doorways as small as 800mm. Our B-Test™ service gives installers, main contractors, designers, insurers and end-users the peace of mind you need in the modern construction environment.

Annex A

Stiffness
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Annex B

Resistance to surface damage by small hard body impact
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Annex C

Resistance to damage by impact from a large soft body
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Annex D

Resistance to perforation by small hard body impact
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Annex E

Resistance to structural damage by impact from a large soft body
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Annex F

Door slamming
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Annexes G - L

Additional annexes available upon request - G to L

Duty ratings:
LD – Light Duty, MD – Medium Duty, HD – Heavy Duty, SD – Severe Duty

Why is strength and robustness testing important for flexible partition systems?

Strength and robustness testing are critical for flexible partition systems because they ensure the system's reliability, safety, and performance under various conditions. Here's why these tests are important:

Integrity

Load-Bearing Capacity: Strength tests determine the partition's ability to withstand applied loads.

Impact Resistance: Tests verify how well the partition can handle accidental impacts, such as from doors or moving equipment.

Safety Assurance

Preventing Failures: Tests help identify weaknesses or failure points in the system, preventing potential failure.

Compliance with Industry Standards: Construction projects require partition robustness tests and classifications to ensure installations meet industry standards.

Durability

Longevity Under Use: Flexible partitions in high-traffic areas, such as offices, schools, or hospitals, need to withstand continuous stress without deteriorating.

Economic Efficiency

Optimised Materials: Testing helps to develop cost-effective designs that use the right amount of material without over-engineering.

Reduced Maintenance Costs: Demonstrating installation compliance can minimize, or eliminate, repair and remedial costs.

Adaptability to Use Cases

Specialized Applications: Testing can retrospectively confirm partitions meet industry test standards when installations and details have been adapted or evolved to overcome site requirements.

In summary, strength and stress testing of flexible partition systems can help determine if they are fit for purpose, safe, durable and compliant with the relevant duty rating defined by BS5234:1992

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