Last week two crash structure samples were tested. Both samples were made from Aluminium Honeycomb and were tested by dropping a 300Kg block onto them from 2.5m above. Below is a picture of the two samples before the test.

The deceleration was measured by 2 accelerometers mounted on the block as shown below.

Below are the samples after the test. Sample A crushed uniformly (below left), Sample B did not crush uniformly and a side wall of one layer was broken from the sample as shown in the picture (below right).

The results of the test's are currently being analysed. Video's of the tests will be uploaded soon.