Improved Methods for Predicting Spectrum Loading Effects - Phase 1 report. Volume 1. Results and Discussion

Abstract

This report presents the interim status of a program which aiming to upgrade the crack growth prediction technology required for the implementation of the damage-tolerance and durability control procedures throughout the life cycle of any weapon system. The controlling damage parameters in flight-by- flight loading for all classes of aircraft have been identified. Methodologies which characterize the flight spectra have been developed. Guidelines for development of three levels of crack growth analysis used for detail design, individual aircraft tracking, and preliminary design have been established.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072386

Entities

People

  • Edward Klein
  • Howard Ross
  • James B. Chang
  • John A. Stolpestad
  • John S. Cheng
  • Ko-wei Liu
  • Martha Szamossi
  • Masanobu Shinozuka
  • Rimas Vaicaitis

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Databases
  • Fatigue Tests (Mechanics)
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Information Science
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transport Aircraft

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  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.