An overview of design philosophies and best practices for ensuring the structural durability and damage tolerance of aircraft.
A deep understanding of the principles and techniques involved in fatigue and fracture mechanics analysis, as well as the prediction of strength and service durability.
Practical examples and solutions for structural fatigue, damage tolerance issues, and compliance with airworthiness standards in aircraft structures.
Contents
Fatigue design philosophies
Requirements for fatigue and damage-tolerant design
The role of strength level and toughness in damage tolerance and material selection
Inspection thresholds and intervals
Requirements for non-destructive testing (NDT) capabilities
Fatigue analysis methods
Application of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics to both static and fatigue failures
Calculation of fatigue crack growth life
Fatigue loading spectra
Fatigue and fracture analysis of commuter aircraft structures
Considerations for repair, replacement, and compliance with regulations
Addressing damage tolerance and widespread fatigue damage
