1. Students will learn the definition and characteristics of a mechanical shock as well as common sources of shock loadings.  

 

2. Students will become familiar with the historical origins of the field of mechanical shock and the importance of the topic.  

 

3. Students will learn about the two general types of mechanical shock events along with their unique characteristics.  

 

4. Students will learn the basics of how to review shock event and shock test data along with how engineers in the field typically present their data.