Wheel fatigue testing and simulation represent a critical nexus of experimental mechanics and computational modelling, essential for ensuring the safety, durability and performance of modern ...

In this interview, AZoM talks to Chris Aylott, Senior Engineer at Newcastle University, about fatigue testing in the development of low carbon transport solutions. Please could you give a brief ...

Mechanical parts are more frequently subjected to cyclic loads than solely static loads. Fatigue issues are commonly observed in turbine blades, aerospace components, locomotive systems, large ...

Boeing has begun fatigue testing on the structural airframe of the 787 Dreamliner. Fatigue testing involves placing the 787 test airframe into a test rig that simulates multiple lifecycles to test how ...

EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) reports that 7FA gas turbines have a rotor life of about 144,000 hours, or 5,000 starts. The primary life-limiting factor is high cycle fatigue cracks ...

FINDLAY, Ohio—Endurica L.L.C., a characterization and software simulation company that specializes in fatigue testing, has introduced automatic block cycle generation for its patented Endurica CL ...

The AVIC AG600 amphibian has completed pressurised airframe fatigue testing, as the programme moves a step closer to eventual certification and service entry. On its social media account, AVIC says ...

Donated by: Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Original Location: Minnesota State Highway 43, Mississippi River Crossing Year Built: 1941 Structure Type: Main – Steel riveted cantilever ...

The IAF's LCA Tejas fighter aircraft is set to undergo main airframe fatigue testing at a newly established facility, which will demonstrate the capability of the airframe to withstand four times the ...

Compared to traditional structural materials, polymer matrix composites (PMC) offer greatly enhanced performance and flexibility. However, these benefits come at the cost of increased material ...

Balloon catheters are in abundant use across the human vasculature. Thus, the January U.S. FDA draft guidance for angioplasty and specialty catheters captured a range of critical devices. However, ...