Load Testing Water Bags provide a highly controllable, flexible, and safe solution for structural proof load testing in civil engineering applications. By using water as the loading medium, these systems allow engineers to apply precise and incremental loads to bridges, walkways, platforms, and temporary structures without the logistical challenges of traditional solid weights. The ability to fill, monitor, and drain water on-site ensures highly accurate load application with minimal disruption to ongoing construction or maintenance activities.
Constructed from multi-layer, heavy-duty technical fabrics with reinforced seams and high-tensile webbing, these water bags are capable of withstanding significant hydrostatic pressure and repeated use. The material is resistant to abrasion, UV radiation, and temperature fluctuations, making the bags suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications over extended periods. Multiple attachment points allow for safe suspension and load distribution, ensuring stability during proof load testing procedures.
Load Testing Water Bags are particularly suited for projects where traditional weights would be difficult to transport, install, or manage. By offering precise, modular, and reusable load application, these water bags enhance safety, reduce project costs, and improve operational efficiency. Applications include bridge load testing, temporary pedestrian or vehicle platform verification, and structural validation for civil engineering and construction projects.
A regional civil engineering authority was required to conduct proof load testing on a newly constructed 3-span highway bridge designed to carry medium-duty traffic. Traditional steel test weights were logistically complex to transport to the remote site, and site constraints prevented the use of cranes large enough to handle them efficiently.
Hongruntong Marine supplied a series of modular Load Testing Water Bags capable of delivering the required proof load across the bridge deck. The bags were transported empty and installed in place using small-scale lifting equipment. Sequences of water filling allowed engineers to apply the load incrementally across multiple test points, verifying deflection, strain distribution, and structural stability at each stage.
The water bags performed reliably, maintaining dimensional stability under load and distributing forces evenly through the bridge superstructure. After testing, the water was drained, and the bags were easily removed without leaving residual materials or requiring extensive cleanup. The authority reported improved safety and operational efficiency compared with previous tests using solid weights, as well as substantial cost and labor savings.
| Name | Load Testing Water Bags |
| Application | Proof Load Testing, Offshore Load Testing, Structural Load Testing, Ship Load Testing, Industrial Equipment Testing, Research and Development |
| Content | 100% POLYVINYL CHLORIDE |
| Phthalate | 7P Phthalate Free (Includes all Phthalates Listed in CAL Prop 65, CPSIA and REACH) |
| Backing Material Size | 1.8/2.0 MM X 1.55M, Thickness Produced as Per your Request |
| Weight | 37.1 oz square yard/ 1450 +- 50 GSM |
| Special | UV Resistant 7P Phthalate Free (Includes all Phthalates Listed in CAL Prop 65, CPSIA and REACH) BPA Free / Tris Free / Formaldehyde Free Does not Contain Conflict Minerals |
| Care Instructions | Rinse with Fresh Water and Air Dry Do Not Store with Seawater and Keep Away from Heat Sources |
| Available sizes | 5000 kg, 8,000 kg, 1,0000 kg, 15,000 kg, 20,000 kg, 30,000 kg, 50,000 kg, 100,000 kg Special Sizes Could be Customized |
| OEM | Supported |
| MODEL | Weight | Volume | Empty Height (Length) | Filled Height (Length) | Max Diam ( ø) | Dry Weight without accessories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM-1T | 1,000 kg 2,204 lbs |
1,000 / 1 264 USG |
2.52 m 8.27 ft |
2.23 m 7.33 ft |
1.39 m 4.56 ft |
36 kg 80 lbs |
| HM-2T | 2,000 kg 4,409 lbs |
2,000 / 2 528 USG |
2.87 m 9.41 ft |
2.6 m 8.5 ft |
1.65 m 5.43 ft |
41 kg 90 lbs |
| HM-3T | 3,000 kg 6,613 lbs |
3,000 / 3 792 USG |
3.38 m 11.11 ft |
2.97 m 9.75 ft |
1.82 m 6.0 ft |
50 kg 110 lbs |
| HM-4T | 4,000 kg 8,818 lbs |
4,000 / 4 1,056 USG |
3.41 m 11.22 ft |
3.07 m 10.1 ft |
1.88 m 6.16 ft |
64 kg 141 lbs |
| HM-5T | 5,000 kg 11,023 lbs |
5,000 / 5 1,320 USG |
4.14 m 13.60 ft |
3.52 m 11.58 ft |
2.13 m 7.0 ft |
80 kg 176 lbs |
| HM-6T | 6,000 kg 13,227 lbs |
6,000 / 6 1,585 USG |
4.39 m 14.41 ft |
3.91 m 12.83 ft |
2.28 m 7.48 ft |
86 kg 189 lbs |
| HM-8T | 8,000 kg 17,636 lbs |
8,000 / 8 2,113 USG |
4.54 m 14.91 ft |
3.93 m 12.91 ft |
2.52 m 8.27 ft |
104 kg 230 lbs |
| HM-10T | 10,000 kg 22,046 lbs |
10,000 / 10 2,641 USG |
5.18 m 17.0 ft |
4.49 m 14.75 ft |
2.70 m 8.90 ft |
130 kg 286 lbs |
| HM-12.5T | 12,500 kg 27,558 lbs |
12,500/ 12.5 3,302 USG |
5.43 m 17.91 ft |
4.62 m 15.16 ft |
2.86 m 9.39 ft |
154 kg 340 lbs |
| HM-15T | 15,000 kg 33,069 lbs |
15,000 / 15 3,962 USG |
6.24 m 20.50 ft |
5.48 m 18.00 ft |
2.95 m 9.70 ft |
159 kg 350 lbs |
| HM-20T | 20,000 kg 44,100 lbs |
20,000 / 20 5,283 USG |
6.78 m 22.25 ft |
6.04 m 19.83 ft |
3.42 m 11.25 ft |
224 kg 492 lbs |
| HM-25T | 25,000 kg 55,115 lbs |
25,000 / 25 6,604 USG |
7.51 m 24.66 ft |
6.40 m 21.0 ft |
3.75 m 12.33 ft |
315 kg 695 lbs |
| HM-35T | 35,000 kg 77,161 lbs |
35,000 / 35 9,246 USG |
8.07 m 26.50 ft |
7.11 m 23.33 ft |
3.91 m 12.83 ft |
417 kg 920 lbs |
| HM-40T | 40,000 kg 88,184 lbs |
40,000 / 40 10,566 USG |
8.71 m 28.58 ft |
7.72 m 25.33 ft |
4.07 m 13.36 ft |
440 kg 970 lbs |
| HM-50T | 50,000 kg 110,231 lbs |
50,000 / 50 13,208 USG |
8.99 m 29.50 ft |
7.77 m 25.50 ft |
4.56 m 14.96 ft |
544 kg 1200 lbs |
| HM-100T | 100,000 kg 220,462 lbs |
100,000 / 100 26,420 USG |
11.27 m 37.00 ft |
10.00 m 32.9 ft |
5.65 m 18.56 ft |
952 kg 2100 lbs |
Load Testing Water Bags enable incremental and precisely controlled load application, critical for structural proof testing. Engineers can calculate the exact water volume required to achieve specific loads, allowing staged loading in accordance with civil engineering standards. This ensures accurate measurement of deflection, stress, and strain, providing reliable data for design verification.
Constructed from multi-layer technical fabrics with reinforced seams, the bags offer exceptional durability against repeated load cycles and surface abrasion from concrete or steel surfaces. UV-resistant coatings protect against long-term outdoor exposure, ensuring consistent performance in various environmental conditions. The material maintains flexibility while resisting deformation under extreme load.
Bags can be used individually or combined in series and parallel arrangements to achieve the desired load. This modularity allows engineers to customize load distribution across multiple points, accommodating a range of structural configurations and bridge spans. It also simplifies logistics, as smaller units are easier to transport and deploy than large monolithic weights.
The bags feature multiple lifting attachment points and reinforced lifting zones, ensuring secure connections and reducing risk during suspension. Gradual water filling and draining mechanisms allow operators to control load application safely, minimizing dynamic stresses on the structure. Reduced manual handling further enhances safety and efficiency on-site.
Used to verify the structural performance of new or existing bridges, Load Testing Water Bags allow engineers to simulate traffic or design loads in a controlled and repeatable manner. The system supports incremental loading, deflection measurement, and overall structural validation.
Ideal for verifying pedestrian walkways, scaffolding platforms, or temporary construction decks, these water bags provide controlled loads to ensure safety compliance and operational reliability before the platform is put into use.
Applicable to industrial floors, elevated slabs, and large structural components, water bags allow engineers to test load-bearing capacity, detect potential weak points, and validate design assumptions without introducing permanent weights or excessive handling requirements.
Hongruntong Marine has extensive experience delivering load testing solutions to civil engineering and construction projects. Our water bag systems are designed with structural engineers' requirements in mind, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering reliable, repeatable performance.
We offer design flexibility to accommodate various span lengths, load capacities, and structural geometries. Our team collaborates with clients to configure the optimal number of bags, positioning, and sequence of load application to meet project-specific testing requirements.
All Load Testing Water Bags undergo rigorous quality assurance, including seam integrity testing, lifting point verification, and hydrostatic pressure assessment. Materials are carefully selected to provide long-term durability and resistance to environmental factors, ensuring reliable performance on repeated projects.
Hongruntong Marine provides comprehensive technical documentation, operational guidance, and after-sales support. Our team advises on maintenance, inspection, and storage procedures, ensuring maximum product life and consistent test results across multiple projects.
Capacity varies by model; modular configurations allow multiple bags to achieve the required proof load. Individual bags can range from several tonnes to tens of tonnes, depending on design specifications.
Yes, the flexible design allows adaptation to moderately uneven surfaces. Proper placement and distribution are required to maintain load stability during testing.
Yes. With proper inspection and maintenance, the water bags can be reused repeatedly, maintaining integrity and performance across projects.
Visual inspection of seams, lifting points, and fabric integrity is performed before each use. Any signs of wear or damage should be addressed before operation.
Yes. The materials used maintain flexibility and load-bearing capacity across a wide temperature range, suitable for both cold-weather and hot-weather testing scenarios.