AGARD Bulletin

AGARD Bulletin
Author: North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1988
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

An Assessment of Space Shuttle Flight Software Development Processes

An Assessment of Space Shuttle Flight Software Development Processes
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 207
Release: 1993-02-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 030904880X

Effective software is essential to the success and safety of the Space Shuttle, including its crew and its payloads. The on-board software continually monitors and controls critical systems throughout a Space Shuttle flight. At NASA's request, the committee convened to review the agency's flight software development processes and to recommend a number of ways those processes could be improved. This book, the result of the committee's study, evaluates the safety, oversight, and management functions that are implemented currently in the Space Shuttle program to ensure that the software is of the highest quality possible. Numerous recommendations are made regarding safety and management procedures, and a rationale is offered for continuing the Independent Verification and Validation effort that was instituted after the Challenger Accident.

Corrosion Inspection and Monitoring

Corrosion Inspection and Monitoring
Author: Pierre R. Roberge
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2007-02-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0470099755

The comprehensive reference on modern techniques and methods for monitoring and inspecting corrosion Strategic corrosion inspection and monitoring can improve asset management and life cycle assessment and optimize operational budgets. Advances in computer technologies and electronics have led to very efficient tools for monitoring and inspecting corrosion, including impedance spectroscopy, electrical field signatures, acoustic emissions, and radiographs. This up-to-date reference explains both intrusive and non-intrusive methods of measuring corrosion rates. It covers: The impact of corrosion on the economy and the safe operation of systems in diverse operational environments The various forms of corrosion, with a focus on the detectability of corrosion damage in the real world The principles of risk-based inspection and various risk assessment methodologies (HAZOP, FMECA, FTA, and ETA), with examples from industry The monitoring of microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC), cathodic protection (CP) systems, and atmospheric corrosion Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques, including visual, ultrasonic, radiographic, electromagnetic, and thermographic inspection Roadmaps used by various industries and organizations for carrying out complex inspection and monitoring schedules Complete with graphics and illustrations, this is the definitive reference for professionals involved in the maintenance of industrial systems and structures, from oil exploration to chemical plants and infrastructures; consultants; property managers; and civil, materials, and construction engineers.

Impact on Composite Structures

Impact on Composite Structures
Author: Serge Abrate
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2005-08-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521018326

Composites are used extensively in engineering applications. A constant concern is the effect of foreign object impacts on composite structures because significant damage can occur and yet be undetectable by visual inspection. Such impacts can range from the most ordinary at low velocity--a tool dropped on a product--to the hypervelocity impact of space debris on a spacecraft. This book explains how damage develops during impact, the effect of impact-induced damage on the mechanical behavior of structures, and methods of damage prediction and detection. Numerous examples are included to illustrate these topics. Written for graduate students, as well as researchers and practicing engineers working with composite materials, this book presents state-of-the-art knowledge on impact dynamics while requiring only basic understanding of the mechanics of composite materials.

Smart Structures and Materials

Smart Structures and Materials
Author: B. Culshaw
Publisher: Artech House Publishers
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1996
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

This book introduces the enabling concepts that make up the so-called smart structure and presents a number of brief case studies to illustrate the applications of these concepts. It examines the domains of the individual technologies and defines the challenges faced by the integrator. The book is particularly effective for the potential system user who needs a good technical general background on the subject and is also useful for students and researchers in contributory technologies who want to better understand the context of their work. Consultants in civil and structural engineering will also find it of interest.

ARL TR.

ARL TR.
Author: Aerospace Research Laboratories (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1973
Genre:
ISBN:

Recent Trends in Fracture and Damage Mechanics

Recent Trends in Fracture and Damage Mechanics
Author: Geralf Hütter
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319214675

This book covers a wide range of topics in fracture and damage mechanics. It presents historical perspectives as well as recent innovative developments, presented by peer reviewed contributions from internationally acknowledged authors. The volume deals with the modeling of fracture and damage in smart materials, current industrial applications of fracture mechanics, and it explores advances in fracture testing methods. In addition, readers will discover trends in the field of local approach to fracture and approaches using analytical mechanics. Scholars in the fields of materials science, engineering and computational science will value this volume which is dedicated to Meinhard Kuna on the occasion of his 65th birthday in 2015. This book incorporates the proceedings of an international symposium that was organized to honor Meinhard Kuna’s contributions to the field of theoretical and applied fracture and damage mechanics.

Fracture and Fatigue Control in Structures

Fracture and Fatigue Control in Structures
Author: John M. Barsom
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 9780803145412

Annotation An introduction for practicing engineers or students at the beginning graduate or advanced undergraduate level, emphasizing the application of fracture mechanics to preventing fracture and fatigue failures in structures, rather than the theoretical aspects of the field. The topics include stress analysis for members with cracks, resistance forces, fatigue crack initiation, and fitness for service. Among the case studies are bridges, oil tankers, and steel casings. The earlier editions were in 1977 and 1987. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.