schoktests
Schocktests, or shock testing, are controlled mechanical tests that expose equipment or components to transient dynamic loads intended to simulate accelerations and impacts encountered during handling, transport, or operation. The aim is to assess the durability of structures, retention of fasteners, seals, and connectors, and the functional integrity of products after sudden loads. Tests specify peak acceleration, pulse duration, pulse shape, number of shocks, and loading direction, as well as rest periods.
Test methods include drop tests, where a device is released from a specified height onto a rigid
Standards and guidance include IEC 60068-2-27 for shock testing, MIL-STD-810 for military equipment, and DO-160 for
Applications span consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial equipment. The results help identify weak points,