A Generic Structural Integrity Assurance Technology Program for the Army
Abstract
A Generic Structural Integrity Assurance Technology Program is presented which is applicable to all Army material systems. The technology program is organized and written in the format of a standard to demonstrate the potential for formalized program development. The program covers all tasks over the life of the system, design information, analysis and material characterization, design development testing, qualification testing, and life management. The generic program requires the development of mission specific structural integrity programs for particular classes of material structures based on the generic program guidelines. The generic program incorporates a new generalized concept which defines structural integrity parameters for resistance to maximum loading and service life. These parameters must be evaluated on the basis of an integrated qualification testing and in-service program by acceptance criteria formally specified by the major subordinate command. A service life baseline parameter is defined which characterizes the nominal conditions which are a major influence on safety. Design sufferance conditions are general and may involve damage tolerance or any other design conditions which may deviate from baseline conditions. Limited duration service life unrepaired/repaired damage parameters are defined for those unique design conditions. The generalized approach requires that detailed structural quantities must be defined and supporting basis and rationale documented. (jhd)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA216949
Entities
People
- William T. Matthews