Conventional and probabilistic fatigue life prediction methodologies relevant to the P-3C aircraft
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) 
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 148
Subjects: MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION; FATIGUE LIFE
Description: This thesis investigates conventional and probabilistic methodologies for predicting the fatigue life of critical      components in the P-3C aircraft. A probabilistic damage convolution model was developed with the intent of      providing quantitative predictions of life-variability. Traditional methodologies, which are based nominally on      median values, lack the capacity to adequately assess variability. Aluminum 7075-T6 was tested using a fatigue      Material Test System. A fatigue data base was compiled from tests conducted at the Naval Postgraduate School      and from literature sources.
Notes: Thesis advisor, Edward M. Wu, Gerald H. Lindsey.

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Thesis (M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering) Naval Postgraduate School, March 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 41-43)

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