Tests of the domestic UTECH HIT RE500 chemical anchor have begun at the National Research University of MGSU

The first Russian chemical anchor has been tested in the laboratories of the Research Institute of Experimental Mechanics at the National Research University MGSU.

We are talking about a product developed by the ASP-Group, which has created the UTECH HITRE 500 chemical anchor for use in high-load applications, both in dry and wet concrete, under various installation and operational conditions. The labs at the Research Institute of Experimental Mechanics are the only facility in Russia specializing in a full range of research on anchor fasteners.

Work on anchor fasteners at MGSU began more than ten years ago - research was carried out for the Rosatom State Corporation with the support of the university. With the help of the university, regulations were created to define the characteristics of these products and regulatory design requirements for anchorages. Today, MGSU has experience with a complete range of tests for all relevant regulatory documents related to anchorages.

A chemical anchor, or adhesive anchor, is simply a system consisting of two-component adhesive and a metal rod. Installation of chemical anchors is possible on a concrete or stone base in any configuration. The range of applications for this material is as wide as possible. In many cases where there is concrete and reinforcement bars or concrete and studs, a chemical anchor acts as a link between the two parts.

"As for testing chemical anchors, this is a complex and specialized task that requires specialized equipment and highly skilled employees. It's crucial to properly analyze and interpret test results in order to determine operating conditions. Currently, only one laboratory in Russia is able to cover the full range of requirements - the laboratory of National Research University MGSU. Without MGSU, it would be impossible to bring the product to market and ensure its high quality, says Stanislav Pashkevich, CEO of ASP Group."

As noted by Mikhail Kovalev, a leading engineer at the Research Institute of Experimental Mechanics of the National Research University of MGSU, long-term testing is the most challenging aspect of the process, especially when it comes to testing in climate chambers with constant loads. In order to conduct a full test cycle, a wide range of equipment is required: power equipment, long-term loading equipment, climate chambers, corrosive exposure chambers, and more. In the Russian Federation, only a limited number of organizations have access to all of this equipment.