Verification of Coldworking and Interference Levels at Fastener Holes

Abstract

This report was developed under SBIR contract for topic AF04-241. TEC developed a measurement and assessment capability to quantitatively determine the structural integrity around cold-worked fastener holes in various locations on aircraft, thereby assessing the aircraft's overall health, targeting necessary maintenance, improving aircraft readiness and air worthiness, and reducing its life-cycle cost. This capability will enable the Air Force to improve its aircraft life cycle management by a reliable, quantifiable, nondestructive means, instead of using other unreliable methods or overly conservative estimates that result in higher inspection and repair costs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA456035

Entities

People

  • Beth Matlock

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Cold Working
  • Contracts
  • Fatigue Life
  • Grain Size
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Life Cycles
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Residual Stress
  • Shot Peening
  • Surface Finishing

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.