Impact Resistance

Date	4/23/2003
Test Method	CCMC Masterformat 07483
Ambient conditions	Temperature: 18 degrees C
Test Method Used	Simulated section of wall 8' x 8' (2.44m x 2.44m) mounted vertically in test frame Impactors suspended by 3.2 m length of rope between impactor and overhead hook to rest against test sample. Impactor pulled back and up to drop height and released allowing impactor to swing in falling arc until it impacts the sample. After impact, sample inspected for any cracks, or other damage around impact point.

Safety Impact Tests
Impact Load and Type	Drop Height	Impact energy	Comments/Observations
Large Soft 50 kg bag	8 ins (203 mm)	100 N.m.	No cracks or other damage No penetration of system No dislodging of any part of system No falling debris No structural damage
Hard 1 kg steel ball	40 ins (1.016 m)	10 N.m.	As Above

Retention of Performance Tests
Impact Load and Type	Drop Height	Impact energy	Comments/Observations
Large Soft 50 kg bag	2.7 ins (68.5 mm)	34 N.m.	No cracks or other damage No penetration of system No dislodging of any part of system No falling debris No structural damage
Small Soft 3 kg bag	80 ins (2.032 m)	60 N.m.	As Above
Hard 1 kg steel ball	40 ins (1.016 m)	10 N.m.	As Above