Introduction to Dynamics Testing

In this training you will receive an introduction on vibration testing, shock testing, fixtures, and VCS.

Course outline     Who should attend?     Course materials     Date and Time



Course outline

  • Introduction
  • Vibration Concepts:  Single Degree-of-Freedom (SDoF) Systems, Resonance, Damping and Transmissibility, Multiple Degree-of-Freedom (MDoF) Systems
  • Types of Vibration:  Periodic vs. Stochastic, Sinusoidal, Random, Mixed Sinusoidal-on-Random and Random-on-Random
  • Types of Shock:  (Classical (Half Sine, Terminal Peak Sawtooth, etc.), Complex (Oscillatory, Pyrotechnic, etc.), Shock Response Spectrum, Impact, Gunfire
  • Requirements:  Product Specifications (DO-160, MIL-STD-810, etc.), Production Screening (ESS/HASS), Reliability Testing
  • Vibration and Shock Test Equipment:  Exciters/Shakers, Controllers, Sensors
  • Vibration Controller Fundamentals
  • Types of Vibration Tests
  • Overview of Fixture Design and Usage
  • Understanding Vibration and Shock Test Data:  Time Histories, Spectrum/Frequency-Domain, Acceleration/Power Spectral Density, Shock Response Spectrum, Reading Vibration Plots to Extract Critical Information, Understanding Data Trends


Who should attend?

  • Beginners in the field of Environmental testing
  • Lab Technicians and Engineers who would like to deepen their understanding of the Dynamics testing activities and equipment
  • Lab Managers, so they can better understand what their staffs are up to when dynamic testing


Date and Time

March 4-5, 2026
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central Time
Virtual
Early-bird, discount registration closes January 12th. Use coupon code DYN10EB26 to save 10%.

Course materials

  • Course PowerPoint in PDF format sent electronically
  • Certificate of attendance for completion of CEUs

Continuing Education Units: .6 CEUs

 

Calendar of Events

Registration Information

Register three attendees from your company for the same training course and receive a complimentary fourth registration for another person in your company to attend that course. Contact IEST at 847-981-0100 to arrange this option. (Complimentary registration applies to registration of equal or lesser value. Not valid with any other offers or promotions.)

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS Regular
(Closes 3/3)
Late
(After 3/3 if space permits)
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$615
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$715
$865


REGISTRATION POLICY

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Transfers: Registrations are transferable to another person for the same event. A $35 transfer fee applies. Transfer of a member registration to a nonmember registration will be charged the difference in fees. 

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  • IEST reserves the right to cancel courses, in which case registrants will receive a full refund of the tuition fee.
  • Program and instructor(s) are subject to change.
  • All registrations include lunch. 
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