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Forced Entry Protection


H.P. White Laboratory, INC.
3114 Scarboro Road
Street, Maryland 21154-1822
Telephone: (410) 838-6550
Facsimile: (410) 838-2802
Email: info@hpwhite.com
www.hpwhite.com

9 February 2006
(HPWLI 10035-01A)

Waco Composites I, Ltd.
481-A Texas Central Parkway
P.O. Box 21223
Waco, Texas 76702-1223

Attention: David Breeland

Gentlemen:
In accordance with your instructions, H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. conducted forced entry resistance testing of one rigid fiberglass sample, identified as Model ArmorCore UL Level 3 (see enclosed data record for construction description), received 9 January 2006 via United Parcel Service.

Testing was conducted in accordance with your instructions, and the modified forced entry resistance provisions of ASTM F1233-98. Forced entry resistance testing was to begin with Sequence 1, and was to be terminated at body passage. Ballistic resistance testing was not conducted. Table I presents a summary of the enclosed data records.

Table I. Summary of Forced Entry Results

Class Sequence Description Results
I 01 Ball Peen Hammer 1. Abrading of surface fibers.
II 02-07 Ball Peen Hammer, Sledge Hammer & 1-1/2 inch Pipe, CO2 Extinguisher & Sledgehammer, Propane Torch & Ripping Bar 1. Abrading of surface fibers.
III 08-16 120 lb Ram, Sledgehammer & 4 inch Pipe, Sledgehammer, Propane Torch & Ripping Bar, Hammer & Chisel, Gasoline, Sledgehammer & Angle Iron, Sledgehammer 1. 1.5 x 1 inch through-hole.
2. Contraband passage. (a)
IV 17-27 120 lb Ram, Sledgehammer & 4 inch Pipe, Sledgehammer, Propane Torch & Wood Maul, Sledgehammer, Ripping Bar, Fire Axe, Hammer & Chisel, Acetone, Sledgehammer 1. 2.5 x 1 inch through-hole.
2. 6 inch extended through slice.
V 28-32 120 lb Ram, Sledgehammer & 4 inch Pipe, Sledgehammer, Propane Torch & Fire Axe 1. 9 x 6 inch through-hole. 2. Body passage. (b)
(a) Pursuant to ASTM F1233-98, Paragraph 9.2.4.1.
(b) Pursuant to ASTM F1233-98, Paragraph 9.2.4.2




Waco Composites I, Ltd.
Attention: David Breeland
9 February 2006
(HPWLI 10035-01A)
Page 2

Based upon the data presented in Table I, the Model ArmorCore UL Level 3 fiberglass sample submitted for testing SATISFIED the contraband passage requirement of ASTM F1233-98, Class II, Paragraph 9.2.4.1.

Based upon the data presented in Table I, the Model ArmorCore UL Level 3 fiberglass sample submitted for testing SATISFIED the body passage requirement of ASTM F1233-98, Class IV, Paragraph 9.2.4.2.

This conclusion is based on data obtained from having tested only the sample submitted, and should NOT be interpreted as an endorsement by H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. of the continuing quality, or performance, of any other items of the same, or similar, design.

Please find photographs and videotape coverage (VHS format) of the testing enclosed herein.

In accordance with your instructions, the test sample is being returned via United Parcel Service. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, or if we may be of any further service, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Very Truly Yours,
H.P. WHITE LABORATORY, INC.
Craig B. Dunn





H.P. WHITE LABORATORY, INC.

Date: 8 February 2006
HPWLI Job: 10035-01

DATA RECORD
-Forced Entry Testing of Transparent Materials/Assemblies-
(ASTM F1233-98)(MODIFIED)

Make, Model or Sample Number: ArmorCore UL Level 3
Sample Description: Fiberglass cloth impregnated with thermoset polyester resin
Four corner thicknesses: 0.490 inch, 0.504 inch, 0.491 inch, 0.483 inch (Avg: 0.492 inch)
Weight 32.1 lbs.
Submitted By: Waco Composites I, Ltd.


Test Sequence Threat Description Procedure Results Ballistic Pass/Fail
Contra Entry Body Entry
Ballistic NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
01 Blunt Ball Peen (16", 32 oz.) 10 Impacts 1. Abrading of surface fibers. NA Pass Pass
 
Ballistic: NA
F.E. Class I (Seq. 01): (Contra Entry)
(Body Entry)
Pass
Pass


Test Sequence Threat Description Procedure Results Pass/Fail
Contra Entry Body Entry
02 Blunt Ball Peen (16", 32 oz.) 10 Impacts 1. Abrading of surface fibers. Pass Pass
03 Sharp Sledgehammer and 1-1/2" pipe 25 Impacts 1. Abrading of surface fibers. Pass Pass
04-05 Therm
Blunt
Fire Extinguisher, CO2
Sledgehammer (36", 12 lbs.)
1 minute
25 impacts
1. No apparent damage. Pass Pass
06-07 Therm
Blunt
Propane Torch (Gen'l. purpose tip)
Ripping bar (24" claw/chisel ends)
5 minutes
10 impacts
1. No apparent damage. Pass Pass
 
F.E. Class II (Seq. 02-07): (Contra Entry)
(Body Entry)
Pass
Pass


Test Sequence Threat Description Procedure Results Pass/Fail
Contra Entry Body Entry
08 Blunt 120-pound Ram (2 man) 10 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. Pass Pass
09 Blunt Sledgehammer & 4" Pipe (36", 12 lbs.) 25 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. Pass Pass
10 Blunt Sledgehammer (36", 12 lbs.) 25 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. Pass Pass
11-12 Therm.
Sharp
Propane Torch (Gen'l. purpose tip)
Ripping bar (24" claw/chisel ends)
5 minutes
10 impacts
1. ¼ x ¼ inch through-hole.
2. Contraband Passage. (a)
FAIL Pass
13 Sharp Hammer & Chisel (16 oz.) 25 Impacts 1. Abrading of surface fibers. NA Pass
14 Chem. Gasoline ½ pint (Chemical NOT therm.) 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
15 Sharp Sledgehammer and Angle Iron (12 lbs., 2" x 2" x ¼") 25 impacts 1. 1-1/2 x 1 inch through-hole. NA Pass
16 Blunt Sledgehammer (36", 12 lbs.) 25 impacts 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
 
F.E. Class III (Seq. 08-16):
(Contra Entry)
(Body Entry)
FAIL
Pass
Remarks: (a) Pursuant to Paragraph 9.2.4.1.


Test Sequence Threat Description Procedure Results Pass/Fail
Contra Entry Body Entry
17 Blunt 120-pound Ram (2 man) 10 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
18 Blunt Sledgehammer & 4" Pipe (36", 12 lbs.) 25 Impacts 1. Abrading of surface fibers. NA Pass
19 Blunt Sledgehammer (36", 12 lbs.) 25 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
20-21 Therm.
Sharp
Propane (Gen'l. purpose tip)
Wood maul (36", 8 lbs.)
5 minutes
25 Impacts
1. 2-1/2 x 1 inch through-hole. NA Pass
22 Blunt Sledgehammer (36", 12 lbs.) 25 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
23 Sharp Ripping bar (24", claw/chisel ends) 10 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
24 Sharp Fire axe (36", 6 lbs., axe/pick head) 25 Impacts 1. 6 inch extended through-slice. NA Pass
25 Sharp Hammer/Chisel (16 oz.) 25 Impacts 1. Abrading of surface fibers. NA Pass
26 Chem. Acetone ½ pint 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
27 Blunt Sledgehammer (36", 12 lbs.) 25 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
 
F.E. Class IV (Seq. 17-27): (Contra Entry)
(Body Entry)
NA
Pass


Test Sequence Threat Description Procedure Results Pass/Fail
Contra Entry Body Entry
28 Blunt 120-pound Ram (2 man) 10 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
29 Blunt Sledgehammer & 4" Pipe (36", 12 lbs.) 25 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
30 Blunt Sledgehammer (36", 12 lbs.) 25 Impacts 1. No apparent damage. NA Pass
31-32 Chem.
Sharp
Propane Torch (Gen'l. purpose tip)
Fire axe (36", 6 lbs., axe/pick head)
5 minutes
25 Impacts
1. Two 5 inch extended slices.
2. 9 x 6 inch through-hole.
3. Body Passage. (a)
NA FAIL
 
F.E. Class V (Seq. 28-32): (Contra Entry)
(Body Entry)
NA
FAIL
Remarks: (a) Pursuant to Paragraph 9.2.4.2.