About Amidon · Independent Testing
The most tested, battle-proven ballistic concrete available.
150,000,000 rounds captured across all ABC installations. Every element proof-tested with live fire before it enters service.
For over a decade, Amidon Ballistic Concrete® (ABC) has undergone intense independent testing, and the results speak for themselves. Few materials in this category carry a comparable live-fire record — when it comes to safety, durability, and real-world performance, there’s no competition.
Independently tested by Blue Line Contracting
Blue Line 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 for over 16 years. Combined, they’ve put more than 70,000 rounds through the material, building a real-world data set no competitor can match.
Unmatched ballistic performance
- Engineered to capture rounds rather than deflect them — ballistic performance is controlled by density, not compressive strength.
- Cold-weather durability — 300 freeze-thaw cycles under AASHTO T161 with a durability factor of 100 and no measurable weight or length change.
- 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.
Rigorously tested by industry leaders
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Contracted by the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command conducted a side-by-side test of ABC vs. the Army Corps of Engineers’ SACON. ABC met or exceeded all SACON benchmarks, and is now the standard concrete for U.S. Marine Corps live-fire training facilities.
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. GHD provides independent compression testing with reports on file for every batch. Beyond lab tests, we conduct regular live-fire testing on-site, analyzing every shot for proper projectile absorption, no failure or structural compromise, 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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