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Fracture mechanics

Author: Juan-Antonio RUIZ-SABARIEGO

Publication date: April 10, 2014 | Lire en français

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    4. Application to the design of aeronautical structures

    4.1 Regulatory aspects

    Mechanical structures involving personal safety are subject to regulations. For example, pressure equipment is subject to the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and the Decree of December 12, 2005 on nuclear pressure equipment.

    We'll take the example of passenger aircraft regulations.

    The main aim of these regulations is to ensure passenger safety and the social acceptability (safety, nuisance) of air transport.

    For a European designer operating in Europe, the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification authority requires :

    • Rules of procedure: Part 21 ;

    • technical regulations including the...

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