Smash Lab
Smash Lab is a television show on the Discovery Channel that first aired on December 26, 2007. The basis of the show is to take everyday technology and test it in extraordinary ways.[1] The Smash Lab team is composed of Deanne Bell, Nick Blair, Kevin Cook, and Chuck Messer.[2]
Episodes
Episode 1 - Blast Proof House
- Aired December 26 2007
The team use Rino Lining in various tests. The most noted is bomb proofing a building on the in and outer wall layers. Another test involved 2 pickup trucks - One with Rino Lining and one as is without it. This was to prove or bust against manufacturing claims. The test was confirmed since the Rino Lining sprayed truck held up against the impact of explosion. This was shown as part of Discovery Channel's Sneak Peak Week.
Episode 2 - Crash Absorbing Concrete
The team attempt to stop an uncontrolled car from crossing a freeway median using "aerated concrete". Two methods of employing this material are used - neither is successful in stopping the vehicle. [3]
Future episodes
Planned future episodes are:[4]
Episode 3 - Hurricane Proof House
- Airs January 23 2008
Episode 4 - Train Crash
- Airs January 30 , 2008
Episode 5 - Earthquake Proof House
- Airs February 06 , 2008
Episode 6 - High Rise Escape
- Airs February 13 , 2008
Episode 7 - Forest Fire
- Airs February 20 , 2008