DefenCell: Testing
Ballistics & Blast
DefenCell is a containment system for a variety of fill materials, usually selected for their availability or to meet particular protection requirements. The type and quality of the fill material, the amount of compaction and the moisture level will all affect the ballistic performance. In most cases sand or fine aggregate has been used for controlled testing in order to give a consistency of comparable results.
The cellular structure of DefenCell dissipates energy from blasts across the length and depth of the barrier offering superior protection compared to simple mono-cell containment systems and the internal cells of the structure retain a significant proportion of the strength and protective capabilities if only the external cells are damaged.
| Threat | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ballistics (to 14.5mm) | Wiltshire Ballistics UK |  |
| Ballistics (to 0.50") | Wiltshire Ballistics UK | |
| Ballistics (to 25mm) | H P White USA | |
| Ballistics (to 0.50") | ERDC USA | No penetration |
| Blast - shaped charge | Spadeadam | No penetration |
| Blast - cased charge | Spadeadam | No penetration |
| Blast - EPW | Spadeadam | No penetration |
| Blast - Indirect Fire | ERDC USA | No penetration |
| Blast - Large Breaching | ERDC USA | No breach |
Full details of any of these tests are available on request and subject to appropriate security clearance.
