ACCELERATION TEST
Acceleration Test
The Acceleration Test is an engineering and physical test performed to determine the forces acting on an item by measuring changes in its velocity. It is conducted to assess whether a material or equipment can structurally withstand steady-state, non-operating loads triggered by deceleration and maneuvering in its service environment, and to verify the ability to continue operating without degradation during and after exposure to these forces. Acceleration testing is also used to evaluate whether continued use of the material or equipment may pose a risk following impact or maneuver-induced loading.
Objective Goal
- Determine structural resistance to steady-state, non-operating loads triggered by deceleration and maneuvering.
- Verify the ability to continue operating without degradation during and after exposure to these forces.
- Assess whether continued use may pose a risk following impact or maneuver-induced loading.
Test Scope Scope
- Evaluation of resistance to maneuver-induced accelerations for materials used in aircraft, helicopters, and ground vehicles.
- Verification of operational functionality during the test.
- Assessment of secure retention and damage/fracture risks in mounting structures for crash-safety test scenarios.
Technical Implementation Process
- The MIL-STD-810G Method 513.6 approach addresses material selection, planning, and engineering considerations by accounting for environmental stress effects across the entire service life.
- The operational test approach focuses on verifying functional operation throughout the test.
- The structural procedure focuses on evaluating secure retention and potential damage under crash-safety scenarios involving the mounting structure.
Application Areas Use
- Assessment of vehicle and equipment durability and effectiveness in defense applications.
- Verification of maneuver-induced loads in aerospace systems (aircraft/helicopters) and ground vehicles.
- Design verification processes aimed at improving product reliability in automotive and industrial equipment.
At STEST, we perform Acceleration tests within the scope of MIL-STD-810 and RTCA DO-160G using scenarios aligned with engineering verification needs, and we provide detailed evaluation and reporting to support product reliability and performance.
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