1982-02-01

Design Validation Testing 820690

This paper reviews various testing methods designed to estimate the “in-service fatigue life” of a vehicle or component.
Limitations of the “constant amplitude test method” are identified.
Three different methods of load spectrum testing based on measured service loads are discussed and examples are given or referenced.

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