Composites and MIL-STD-1530C. Issue 1 (11th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Warren, Aaron; Heslehurst, Rikard; Wilson, Eric
• Is Part Of: International journal of structural integrity. Volume 5:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 2
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2014-03-11
• Subjects: Composites -- Aircraft -- MIL-STD-1530C -- Structural integrity; Structural engineering -- Research -- Periodicals; 620.11205
• DOI: 10.1108/IJSI-02-2013-0002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-9864

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to discuss changes to MIL-STD-1530C "Aircraft Structural Integrity Program" to account for the increased usage of composites in aircraft structures. Design/methodology/approach: – The evolution of the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program is presented and the five tasks that comprise the program are assessed for compatibility with composite aircraft structures. Findings: – This paper identifies a number of recommended changes to MIL-STD-1530C to ensure that the unique behaviour of composites is considered within the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program. Originality/value: – This paper recommends changes to MIL-STD-1530C to account for composite aircraft structures, thus providing assurance compatibility of the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program with composite materials.