Hughes Brothers has conducted over 100 full scale structure tests since our inception in 1921, including structures designed up to 345 kV applications. H-frames, steel arms, steel davits and single pole structures under combinations of vertical, transverse and longitudinal loads have been tested until destruction to verify designs or the viability of aging structures. Please contact our engineering department for more structure tests or further information.

Hughes Brothers has conducted over 1,000 component tests since our inception in 1921. Many of the products shown in our catalog have had their rated strength verified by testing. We are also able to conduct non-destructive weld inspection, material proof loading, laminated timber shear tests and various other procedures as part of our Quality Control process. We can test most any product upon request, usually at no charge. Please contact our engineering department for test data on other products or further information.