Sledge Hammer Strength Test on a standard saspodTM Wall

The purpose of this sledge hammer test is to demonstrate the strength of the SASpodTM Walls and their resistance to damage, whether it be accidental, or whether it be deliberate.

In this video, a section of a standard SASpodTM composite wall, referred to as SASpodTM board, is suspended over two box steel sections. These two box steel sections are separated at the same distance apart as the normal SASpodTM box steel frame to which the SASpodTM walls are fixed. In this way the suspension of the section of SASpodTM board, simulates the normal location of SASpodTM board fixed to the standard SASpodTM box steel frame.

A sledge hammer is then used to test the strength of the section of SASpodTM board. The SASpodTM board is smashed two times consecutively by the sledge hammer in almost the same location between the two box steel suspension points.

The section of SASpodTM board is then examined in the video. The results of the test demonstrate that the standard SASpodTM wall can withstand a massive mechanical force and remain unscathed. This test shows that there is no penetration of the SASpodTM wall by the sledge hammer. The test also demonstrates there is no delamination of the SASpodTM board.

In summary, this test of the strength of the SASpodTM wall demonstrates that the SASpodTM is an extremely hard wearing and rugged structure. It is well suited to defence or mining barracks applications, as its walls are built for hardened environments. In normal living environments, the SASpodTM is much stronger than most normal building materials. Considering the blow torch test of the SASpodTM wall and its fireproof nature, considering the steel frame of the SASpodTM is structurally engineered to withstand a category D cyclone, and considering the SASpodTM wall is water proof, this strength test demonstrates that a SASpodTM structure is much more rugged than any structure built using traditional building materials. JNC Pty Ltd provides engineering services to clients world wide for the design and fabrication of the SASpodTM.