ASTM D5112-22

Standard Test Method for Vibration (Horizontal Linear Motion) Test of Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Products are exposed to complex dynamic stresses in the transportation environment. The determination of the resonant frequencies of the product, either horizontal, vertical or both, aids the package designer in determining the proper packaging system to provide adequate protection of the product, as well as providing an understanding of the complex interactions between the components of the product as they relate to expected transportation vibration inputs.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of resonances of unpackaged products and components by means of horizontal linear motion applied at the surface on which the product is mounted. For vertical vibration testing of products see Test Method D3580. Two alternate test methods are presented:  
1.1.1 Test Method A—Resonance Search Using Sinusoidal Vibration, and  
1.1.2 Test Method B—Resonance Search Using Random Vibration.
Note 1: These two test methods are not necessarily equivalent and may not produce the same results.  
1.2 This information may be used to examine the response of products to vibration for product design purposes, or for the design of a container or interior package that will minimize transportation vibration inputs at the critical frequencies, when these product resonances are within the expected transportation environment frequency range. Since vibration damage is most likely to occur at product resonant frequencies, these may be thought of as potential product fragility points.  
1.3 Information obtained from the optional sinusoidal dwell and random test methods may be used to assess the fatigue characteristics of the resonating components and for product modification. This may become necessary if a product's response would require design of an impractical or excessively costly shipping container.  
1.4 This test method does not necessarily simulate vibration effects the product will encounter in operating or end-use environments. Other, more suitable test procedures should be used for this purpose.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2022
• ICS: 19.060 - Mechanical testing
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.13 - Interior Packaging

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5112 − 22
Standard Test Method for
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Vibration (Horizontal Linear Motion) Test of Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5112; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.1 This test method covers the determination of resonances
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
of unpackaged products and components by means of horizon-
For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6
tal linear motion applied at the surface on which the product is
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
mounted. For vertical vibration testing of products see Test
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Method D3580. Two alternate test methods are presented:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.1.1 Test Method A—Resonance Search Using Sinusoidal
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Vibration, and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1.2 Test Method B—Resonance Search Using Random
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Vibration.
NOTE 1—These two test methods are not necessarily equivalent and
2. Referenced Documents
may not produce the same results.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 This information may be used to examine the response
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
of products to vibration for product design purposes, or for the
ments
design of a container or interior package that will minimize
D3580 Test Methods for Vibration (Vertical Linear Motion)
transportation vibration inputs at the critical frequencies, when
Test of Products
theseproductresonancesarewithintheexpectedtransportation
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
environment frequency range. Since vibration damage is most
Packaging Components for Testing
likely to occur at product resonant frequencies, these may be
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate,With
thought of as potential product fragility points.
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
1.3 Information obtained from the optional sinusoidal dwell
Lot or Process
and random test methods may be used to assess the fatigue
2.2 Military Standard:
characteristics of the resonating components and for product
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MIL STD 810, Method 514, Vibration
modification. This may become necessary if a product’s
response would require design of an impractical or excessively
3. Terminology
costly shipping container.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
1.4 This test method does not necessarily simulate vibration
method, see Terminology D996.
effects the product will encounter in operating or end-use
environments. Other, more suitable test procedures should be
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
used for this purpose.
3.2.1 decade—theintervaloftwofrequencieshavingabasic
frequency ratio of 10 (1 decade = 3.322 octaves).
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.2.2 decibel (dB)—a logarithmic expression of the relative
only.
values of two quantities. For relative power measurements, the
dB value equals 10 times the base-10 logarithm of the ratio of
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
P1
the two quantities, that is, dB = 10 log [ ⁄P2 ].
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.13 on Interior contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Packaging. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2022. Published October 2022. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D5112 – 98 (2015). Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
DOI: 10.1520/D5112-22. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D5112 − 98 (Reapproved 2015) D5112 − 22
Standard Test Method for
1
Vibration (Horizontal Linear Motion) Test of Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5112; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of resonances of unpackaged products and components by means of horizontal
linear motion applied at the surface on which the product is mounted. For vertical vibration testing of products see Test Method
D3580. Two alternate test methods are presented:
1.1.1 Test Method A—Resonance Search Using Sinusoidal Vibration, and
1.1.2 Test Method B—Resonance Search Using Random Vibration.
NOTE 1—These two test methods are not necessarily equivalent and may not produce the same results.
1.2 This information may be used to examine the response of products to vibration for product design purposes, or for the design
of a container or interior package that will minimize transportation vibration inputs at the critical frequencies, when these product
resonances are within the expected transportation environment frequency range. Since vibration damage is most likely to occur at
product resonant frequencies, these may be thought of as potential product fragility points.
1.3 Information obtained from the optional sinusoidal dwell and random test methods may be used to assess the fatigue
characteristics of the resonating components and for product modification. This may become necessary if a product’s response
would require design of an impractical or excessively costly shipping container.
1.4 This test method does not necessarily simulate vibration effects the product will encounter in operating or end-use
environments. Other, more suitable test procedures should be used for this purpose.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.13 on Interior Packaging.
Current edition approved April 1, 2015Oct. 1, 2022. Published May 2015October 2022. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 20092015 as D5112
– 98(2009).98 (2015). DOI: 10.1520/D5112-98R15.10.1520/D5112-22.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D3580 Test Methods for Vibration (Vertical Linear Motion) Test of Products
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or
Process
2.2 Military Standard:
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MIL STD 810E,810, Method 514, Vibration
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test method, see Terminology D996.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 decade—the interval of two frequencies having a basic frequency ratio of 10 (1 decade = 3.322 octaves).
3.2.2 decibel (dB)—a logarithmic expression of the relative values of two quantities. For relative power measurements, the dB
P1
value equals 10 times the base-10 logarithm of the ratio of the two quantities, that is, dB = 10 log [ ⁄P2 ].
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3.2.3 horizontal linear motion—motion occurring essentially along a straight horizontal line, with no significant vertical or off-axis
components.
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