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HERO ID

2160241

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Hopkinson bar acceptance testing for shock accelerometers

Author(s)

Dosch, J; Jing, L

Year

1999

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Journal

Sound and Vibration
ISSN: 1541-0161

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

16-21

Web of Science Id

WOS:000079131200004

Abstract

PCB Piezotronics has recently introduced the Model 900M13 Accelerometer Calibration System for calibration and acceptance testing of shock accelerometers. Automated data acquisition and signal processing allow rapid and accurate evaluation of accelerometer sensitivity, zero-shift, linearity and survivability. Based on the Hopkinson pressure bar, the system provides referenced shock Levels with peak values ranging from 1000 to over 100,000 g, In this article we review the basics of shock calibration as well as the theory and application of the Hopkinson pressure bar.