This book gathers papers presented at the 36 th conference and 30 th Symposium of the International Committee on Aeronautical Fatigue and Structural integrity. Focusing on the main theme of Structural Integrity in the Age of Additive Manufacturing, the chapters cover different aspects concerning research, developments and challenges in this field, offering a timely reference guide to designers, regulators, manufacturer, and both researchers and professionals of the broad aerospace community.

Reports on cutting-edge issues in fatigue and damage tolerance Covers aspects in airworthiness, new materials and innovative structures Presents innovative fatigue life enhancement methods and repair solutions

Klappentext

Organizing Committee.- Preface.- Airworthiness Considerations.- Advanced Materials and Innovative Structural Concepts.- Full-scale Fatigue Testing of Aircraft and Aircraft Structural Components.- Life Extension and Management of Ageing Fleets.- Structural Health and Structural Loads Monitoring.- NDI, Inspections and Maintenance.- Fatigue Crack Growth and Life Prediction Methods.- Fatigue Life Enhancement Methods and Repair Solutions.- Environmental Effects.- Probabilistic Modelling and Risk Analysis.

Inhalt

Organizing Committee.- Preface.- Airworthiness Considerations.- Advanced Materials and Innovative Structural Concepts.- Full-scale Fatigue Testing of Aircraft and Aircraft Structural Components.- Life Extension and Management of Ageing Fleets.- Structural Health and Structural Loads Monitoring.- NDI, Inspections and Maintenance.- Fatigue Crack Growth and Life Prediction Methods.- Fatigue Life Enhancement Methods and Repair Solutions.- Environmental Effects.- Probabilistic Modelling and Risk Analysis.