MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Overview

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Procedure I – Functional Shock

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Procedure II – Transportation Shock

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Procedure III – Fragility

Method 516, Procedure IV is for testing products that could be accidently dropped such as when they are removed from a shelve or dropped when handling.  The test item is physically dropped onto a hard surface to produce the shock.  Products can be tested inside their transit case or unpackaged.  Typically, they would be tested in the configuration that is normally used for transportation, handling, or a combat situation.

The default drop test conditions are contained in Tables 516.7-VII through 516.7-IX from MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1.  They are meant to represent typical drop events that an item might experience from the time it is shipped from its manufacturer to the end of its service life.  Table 516.7-X and Figure 516.7-15 from MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1 show the standard drop orientations.  Figure 516.7-16 shows typical edge and corner drop configurations for large packages as discussed in Notes 2-4 of Table 516.7-VII.

If practical, the product should be periodically visually inspected and/or operationally checked during the drop test.  After completion of all of the drop events, typically a full visual inspection and operational check is performed.

DES has performed many product or package drop tests.  For more information on Shock Testing or other testing services, contact DES or call 610.253.6637.

Table 516.7-VII. Logistic transit drop test¹

Table 516.7-VIII. Tactical transport drop test

Table 516.7-IX. Severe tactical transport drop test

Table 516.7-X. Five standard drop test orientations

Figure 516.7-15. Standard drop orientations for rectangular and cylindrical packages

Figure 516.7-16. Illustration of edge drop configuration

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