This paper discusses developments of and experience with the application of structures and materials technology to the design and evaluation of aerospace structures. Reference is made to military and commercial practice and experience. Increased emphasis on damage tolerance and durability aspects has given prominence to 'Fracture Control', or identification of critical structure, control of cyclic crack growth, fracture toughness properties, and manufactured quality of primary structure. The requirements for developmental testing, both sub and full scale are reviewed. Qualification and certification specifications and practices for military and civil airframes are compared. The importance of continued service tracking or surveillance is emphasized. The need for periodic structural assessments or audits for older structures is discussed. (Jensen)
Structural integrity technology for aerospace applications
Technologie zur Sicherung von Bauteilen gegen Ausfaelle und ihre Anwendung auf die Raumfahrt
1979
6 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 14 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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