PRACTICAL SHOCK ANALYSIS AND DESIGN SHORT COURSE This short course is being held June 8-12, 1998 in McLean, VA at the Booz, Allen Conference Center. It is being co-sponsored by SAVIAC and MFPT. Course instructors are Rudolph Scavuzzo, Henry Pusey and Robert Bort. Topics covered include basic vibration theory, intro to mechanical shock, shock measurement, underwater shock phenomena, basics of multi-degree-of-freedom systems, shock qualification process, shock qualifications by test, shock loads on equipment, shock qualification by design analysis, analysis of medium-weight shock machine, two-dimensional normal mode theory, practical design considerations, special design and analysis tools, three-dimensional normal mode theory, selection of analysis methods, overview of finite element analysis, and general problem solving workshop. A continuing education certificate will be awarded upon completion of the course and will be equal to three continuing education units. Cost for this course is $1200 which includes a complete set of course notes, welcoming reception, continental breakfast and lunch each day and two coffee breaks each day. For more detailed information, a brochure and registration form, contact Sue Damanda at (703) 412-7712, fax (703) 412-7500, email damanda_sue@bah.com WEB: click here to get more course information from SAVIAC's home page, http://saviac.xservices.com. E-MAIL: click here to contact Sue Damanda at SAVIAC via email, damanda_sue@bah.com.

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