Causes include machinery start-stop cycles, external forces and earthquakes. Shock loading, a sudden change in load due to acceleration or deceleration of components. A sudden change in the force applied to a bolted connection.
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Shock loading applies to: Heavy plant & ground engaging equipment, fluid handling systems, mixing equipment, pile driving, oil & gas drilling operations, Petrochem processing plant, building structures (seismic shock), commercial vehicle suspension.