Building Block Test Programs

What is it about?

This report provides an assessment of how building block test programs have been used in modern military aircraft development. It illustrates the cost and number of test articles needed at each step of the building block approach.

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Why is it important?

The study results were intended to obtain a thorough understanding of the building block process, compare testing work-scope for composites relative to other materials, identify tests and level of effort required to conduct service life extension assessments for existing composite aircraft structure and ultimately serve as a baseline reference for planning future aircraft development test efforts.