Kannapolis, North Carolina - June 2025
Overview: Military Standard 810 (MIL-STD 810) training focuses on the purpose of each test, the equipment required to perform each test, and the methodology to correctly apply the specified test environments. Vibration and Shock methods are covered together. We overview Sine and Random Vibration, also classical waveform shock testing, drop testing and Shock Response Spectrum Testing. We include classroom instruction on instrumentation, vibration equipment, control systems and fixture design. Class members will tour a lab that daily performs the full spectrum of 810H tests. The lab visit will include a demonstration of the vibration test equipment and test techniques discussed in class. The sine vibration demonstration will be followed by an all-frequencies-simultaneous random vibration. Responses are compared. Valuable to technicians, test engineers, test lab managers as well as design engineers and test conductors.

1. Introduction to classical sinusoidal vibration - resonance effects

2. Acceleration and force measurement

3. Electrohydraulic shaker and Electrodynamic shaker systems

4. Sine vibration and Random vibration testing

5. Attaching test articles to shakers (fixture design, fabrication and usage)

6. Shock testing

7. Vibration lab demonstration

8. Introduction to Military Standard testing – Climatics

   1. Temperature testing, Temperature shock, Humidity, Altitude

   2. Rapid decompression/explosives, Combined environments

   3. Solar radiation, Salt fog, Sand & Dust, Rain, Immersion

   4. Explosive atmosphere, Icing, Fungus, Acceleration, Freeze/thaw

9. Climatics lab demonstration

10. Reporting on and certifying test results

11. Course summary; optional final examination; award of certificates