No, I wouldnt reccomend that test in the feather arena.

I would suggest that the results of a slow pressed force shouldnt be read into too deeply as to the performance of the material. Theres a big difference between 8 tonnes being gradually applied with a press, and being applied in an instant - the energy that the material has to dissipate to prevent breakdown is significantly higher in an impact test.

Paul, if you bring it along to Enginuity we could stand it up against the arena wall and I could reverse Storm II into it (spikes first) at full speed. If we could also get a sheet of 3mm Grade 5 Ti and a sheet of 3mm Steel and 3mm Hardox and do the same tests with them, wed have a good basis for comparison ?

Or is that all too scientific ?

Ed
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