Phase 1: CLT Blast Testing: Test 3 – 198 lbs of flake TNT (Cam#4)

CLT Blast Testing: Test 3 was designed to push the structures beyond their elastic limits. Connection integrity and vertical load carrying capacity remained intact. (see Cam#3 and Cam#1)
WoodWorks, in cooperation with the United States Forest Service and the Softwood Lumber Board, conducted a series of live blast tests on three cross-laminated timber (CLT) structures at Tyndall Air Force Base. All structures remained intact and matched modeling predications with acceptable levels of damage under significant explosive loading. WoodWorks will release a full analysis of testing results when available. The results will be used to further expand the use of wood solutions for Department of Defense applications and other blast-resistant construction.

Read more about these tests on the WoodWorks website: http://bit.ly/2hFqyUH