IBL-7 demonstration on Composition Shingle from Haag Engineering

Haag's Steve Smith demonstrates the use of the IBL-7 (Ice Ball Launcher) in the simulation of hailstone damage against surfaces in a controlled environment.

The Haag IBL-7 Ice Ball Launcher is used to impact roofing and other materials with simulated hailstones. Samples are mounted onto test panels that simulate real-life support conditions. The sample is then targeted at specific locations for impacts. The IBL-7 can produce velocities that achieve real-world, free-fall or wind-driven conditions. The IBL-7 can launch ice balls as small as 1/2 inch in diameter up to 2-1/4 inches in diameter. Once the samples are impacted, they are examined with a variety of techniques for failure.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• haag
• hail
• hailstone
• hail damage
• forensic engineering
• engineering research

[cchrischavez]

Do you measure the speed your shooting the ice ball at? Really curious how fast that ball is traveling.