Blast Wall

Blast Wall Solution:

Ardmac were awarded the turnkey design build of the cleanroom facility including Blast Walls for an international pharmaceutical client in Ireland. A critical component of the API facility was its blast wall. Ardmac successfully designed and supplied an extensive multi-storey blast wall solution, standing at an impressive 18 meters in height and encompassing 1000sqm. This blast wall design was instrumental in meeting the client’s stringent blast resistance requirements for the project and for providing future process development and adaption requirements.

This project included many innovative and challenging designs. The project team worked closely to ensure the ‘first of a kind’ installations were successfully achieved. The required Blast Resistance of 50kN/m² meant Ardmac had to co-ordinate and design the various elements of the blast wall system as required to build the walls, bulkhead and linings required for the space. The Ardmac Architectural Design Team worked to provide solutions for any challenges that arose during the project design phase of this prestigious pharmaceutical project. An integrated approach was taken to provide clarity and confidence in the design and subsequent installation of the Blast Wall system by Ardmac. Our team was available onsite to support all parties involved with answers to questions arising during the construction to avoid unnecessary delays.

Blast Wall Product Components

20mm Corex A1 Board was used to provide 120 minutes fire protection to the structural steel members. This was installed before external walls were erected. This meant that the product needed to be suitable for exposure to the elements. Corex A1 Board can be left fully exposed for up to 6 months prior to the building becoming weathertight. 9.5mm thick Impact Board is tested to provide fire and blast resistance. Impact Board was used in this project to form fire and blast resistant barriers with fire performance of 120 minutes and blast resistance of up to 50kN/m² on all walls.

The design, construction and independent body certification of the blast wall demonstrates our commitment to safety and quality.