Improved Methods for Predicting Spectrum Loading Effects. Volume 2. Test Data

Abstract

This report presents the interim status of a program which is 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. Crack growth data generated from the test program has been summarized.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072387

Entities

People

  • James B. Chang
  • John H. Stolpestad

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Amplitude
  • Composite Materials
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Load Cells
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Tank Guns
  • Tensile Strength
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.