A guide to the the ever-expanding field of fatigue testing
How the latest techniques and technologies combined with decades of knowledge are helping engineers understand fatigue mechanisms better
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Behind the scenes at Airbus’ Airtec testing facility in Filton
An exclusive look at Airbus’ latest and most advanced research and testing facility in Filton, UK
T-7A Red Hawk static test aircraft takes shape
The T-7A static test aircraft’s front fuselage has been joined to its aft section
Fatigue testing confirms longer lifespan of the latest L-39 aircraft
Fatigue testing confirms long lifespan of L-39NG jet trainer aircraft will far exceed that of the previous L-39 Albatros version
14-years of fatigue testing has proved the longevity of one of the world’s most popular trainer jets
How an exhaustive 14-year long series of fatigue tests conducted in in Australia has proven the resilience of BAE Systems’ Hawk trainer jet
Researchers develop new microscopic testing method to better predict metal fatigue
Researchers from John Hopkins University have developed a way to more reliably predict where cracks from metal fatigue will occur in an aircraft’s components and structure
Structural testing program extends Hawk jet flight safety clearance
New fatigue testing program extends Hawk trainer jets flight clearance from 10,000 to 50,000 hours
German engineers flight test efficient wing design
Engineers in Germany have successfully flown a new aeroelastic aircraft wing that they say will make flight more environmentally friendly and cheaper
US researchers test thinner heatshield material made from carbon nanotubes
Researchers in the USA are testing a thin heatshield built from carbon nanotubes that could be used in supersonic and hypersonic aircraft
Dayton researchers to test new sustainment technology on retired C-130
Massive C-130 aircraft will help to develop new ways of lower sustainment costs