Computer-supported recording and assessment of instrumented impact tests

The inspection and control of the procedures used in the testing of containers for dangerous goods (e.g. transport containers for nuclear fuels or tank containers for combustible or poisonsous materials) is described. The personal computer used, in association with optimum employment of a transient recorder, makes it possible to record the impact event (e.g. drop test, explosive pressure impact test) by identification and trigger signals in all the interesting phases. The permanently stored digitalized measurements are converted into analog signals for the various assessments by a rapid converter. Using available analog measuring equipment therefore, appropriate analysis can be carried out at the test location itself. (orig.)