About Amidon · Independent Testing
Independently tested. Proof-tested before service.
More than 150 million rounds captured across the Amidon portfolio. Every element proof-tested with live fire before it enters service.
Round and detonation figures reflect Amidon’s broader historical portfolio.
Amidon Ballistic Concrete® (ABC) has been tested by independent laboratories and by the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center.
Independently tested by BLUEline Contracting
BLUEline Contracting, based in Graham, North Carolina, has served as Amidon Ballistic Concrete®'s independent testing provider since its inception — an outside firm with no stake in the outcome, running live-fire rounds into ABC. Independent testing has fired more than 70,000 rounds against the Amidon family of products.
How ABC performs
- Engineered to capture rounds rather than deflect them — ballistic performance is controlled by density, not compressive strength.
- Energy absorption without structural weakening — unlike traditional concrete, ABC does not shatter under fire.
- Lighter than standard concrete at a formulated density of 90 lb/ft³ — easier to handle without giving up capture performance.
Who tested it
Aberdeen Proving Ground
In a U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center program conducted for the U.S. Marine Corps, ABC performed equal to SACON, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standard material for ballistic training construction.
Proof testing before service
Every ABC element is proof-tested with a 5.56mm M855 round before it enters service, and accepted only when measured penetration falls between 1 and 5 inches.
Threat-informed development
Before third-party testing begins, ABC development is shaped by threat analysis from operators with direct field experience, so the material is designed against the threats it will actually meet.
GHD — lead leaching & absorption testing
GHD Labs conducted three specific tests on ABC with liquid, powder-based, and no additives. ABC results fell within the applicable regulatory thresholds in all three configurations tested.
Continuous testing & quality control
ABC is a building material — so every batch is tested for compressive strength and critical factors before use. Beyond lab tests, we conduct regular live-fire testing on-site, analyzing every shot for proper projectile absorption, structural response, and continuous performance improvements.
Ready to see the results?
Our testing is extensive — and we’re happy to share. Contact your Amidon Ballistic Concrete® representative for access to our full test reports.
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