Impact of Parameter Accuracy on Aircraft Structural Integrity Estimates

Abstract

This report documents work performed to quantify the effect of various Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM) parameters and material properties on the life of aircraft structures. Automated computer methods were used to perform life comparisons using the Air Force crack growth life prediction software, AFGROW.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA415170

Entities

People

  • James A. Harter
  • Scott A. Fawaz

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Basic Programming Language
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Fracture (Mechanics)
  • Fuselages
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.