PRODUCT TESTING
Built to Perform. Proven to Endure.
Product Testing and Validation
At Northstar Enterprise and Defense (NED), performance isn't claimed it's proven.
Our advanced composite building systems undergo rigorous testing to meet and exceed the highest standards for strength, safety, and resilience across defense, infrastructure, and enterprise markets.
Structural Performance Testing
Wind Load and Impact Testing:
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Rated to withstand winds up to 250 mph (Category 5+ hurricane / Exposure D).
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Certified with Florida High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) approvals.
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Impact-tested for flying debris and large missile projectiles.
Seismic Testing:
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Engineered to meet and exceed Zone 4 seismic standards, including structural load testing and dynamic response evaluation.
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Designed for critical infrastructure stability during earthquakes.
Live and Dead Load Testing:
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Load-bearing wall panels, trusses, and modular frames tested for extreme vertical and lateral loads, exceeding commercial building codes.
Fire Resistance Testing
ASTM E119 Standard Fire Testing:
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1-hour fire-resistance rated wall and floor assemblies.
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Non-combustible composite systems resist ignition, flame spread, and structural degradation under fire exposure.
Additional Fire Ratings:
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Tested to meet NFPA 285 (multi-story wall assembly fire propagation).
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Composite materials tested for smoke development and flame spread index under ASTM E84.
Ballistic and Blast Testing
Ballistic Resistance (NIJ and UL Standards):
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Panels rated from UL Level 1 to Level 8, capable of resisting threats up to .50 caliber ballistic impact.
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Optional armor-core systems for enhanced protection in mission-critical structures (SCIFs, armories, command centers).
Blast Resistance:
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Systems tested to withstand high-pressure explosive events, maintaining structural integrity under dynamic blast loads.
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Ideal for sensitive military and government applications.
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Acoustic Testing
Sound Transmission Class (STC) Testing:
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Wall and door assemblies tested for acoustic performance.
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Panels achieve STC ratings up to 55+, providing soundproofing suitable for SCIFs, NOCs, and secure operational centers.
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Thermal and Water Resistance Testing
Thermal Performance Testing (ASTM C518):
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Insulation values reaching up to R-47, far exceeding traditional building systems.
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Non-conductive, thermally efficient composites eliminate thermal bridging.
Water Penetration and Flood Testing:
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Panels tested under ASTM E331 water penetration standards.
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Fully non-porous composites ensure zero moisture absorption, no mold growth, and no structural swelling after prolonged exposure.
Electromagnetic Shielding and HEMP Resilience
TEMPEST Compliance Testing:
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Optional shielding solutions available for secure communication environments (SCIFs, NOCs).
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Designed to prevent electromagnetic eavesdropping and data leakage.
HEMP (High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse) Resilience:
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Systems engineered to withstand HEMP threats, maintaining operational functionality after pulse events.
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Critical for national security and hardened infrastructure.
Why
It
Matters
When you choose Northstar Enterprise and Defense, you're not just buying a product, you're securing tested, validated, and mission-ready solutions capable of thriving under the most extreme conditions.
Our relentless commitment to testing ensures that every structure we deliver provides maximum protection, energy efficiency, and resilience, whether deployed in a remote forward operating base or a major metropolitan infrastructure project.
