The criteria are presented for preventing space shuttle structural failure associated with crack initiation or propagation during fabrication, test, handling, and the operational life of the vehicle. The criteria discussed include: engineering responsibilities, assurance management, production, operation and test, procurement, critical parts selection, design, and structural analysis.


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    Title :

    Space Shuttle Orbiter Fracture Control Plan


    Contributors:
    JR King (author) / P. Julian (author) / K. R. Johnson (author)

    Publication date :

    1974-09-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English