Drop test of handheld gadgets

- July 2, 2019 at 4:14 pm
  
  Raghu1013
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  I am doing both modelling and experimental part of the project, but i was facing problems in setting up the experimental part.
  
  I do have access to high speed cameras and data collection system. I still need to find accelerometers.
- July 2, 2019 at 6:31 pm
  
  peteroznewman
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  Another good sensor is a piezoelectric force transducer. You can mount one (or three) under a plate, and drop the handheld onto the plate and record the force-time transient and compare that with the simulation.
- July 2, 2019 at 6:42 pm
  
  Raghu1013
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  Hmm, thanks for the input, i am short on people with experience in drop test experimental setup. It will be great help if i can see the set up and how they actually conduct the experiment. Is it possible to suggest a company or place where they conduct drop test?
  
  I can get official permission from my professor/college (MSME department SJSU).
- July 2, 2019 at 7:10 pm
  
  peteroznewman
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  I don't personally know about any of these labs, I just did a search on Google.
  
  https://www.westpak.com/page/reliability/reliabilty-mechanical-shock
  
  https://www.nts.com/services/testing/dynamics/drop/
  
  http://www.quantalabs.com/
- July 2, 2019 at 7:12 pm
  
  peteroznewman
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  You can also rent sensors that you need. I have rented from them before.
  
  http://www.modalshop.com/rental/Single-Axis-ICP-Accelerometers?ID=284
- July 2, 2019 at 7:23 pm
  
  Raghu1013
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  Thank you so much for your inputs. It will be great help.

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