ASTM D3332-99
Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines

Standard No.

ASTM D3332-99

Release Date

1999

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3332-99(2004)

Latest

ASTM D3332-99(2023)

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover determination of the shock fragility of products. This fragility information may be used in designing shipping containers for transporting the products. It may also be used to improve product ruggedness. Unit or consumer packages, which are transported within an outer container, are considered to be the product for the purposes of these test methods. Two test methods are outlined, as follows:

1.1.1 Test Method A is used first, to determine the product''s critical velocity.

1.1.2 Test Method B is used second, to determine the product''s critical acceleration.

1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.

ASTM D3332-99 history

• 2023 ASTM D3332-99(2023) Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
• 2016 ASTM D3332-99(2016) Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
• 1999 ASTM D3332-99(2010) Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
• 1999 ASTM D3332-99(2004) Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
• 1999 ASTM D3332-99 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines