Aircraft Interior Monuments
We have tested hundreds of interior monuments. Monuments can be tested on rigid supports or spring supports representing the fuselage stiffness can be incorporated in the test setup. Whiffle tree loading is typically used to distribute the load to the correct locations in the monument.
Curved Closet Test Setup, Forward Load Case:
In this test all tie rods and floor fittings are instrumented for constraint forces as well as each whiffle rod instrumented for load. Vertical floor stiffness provided at each floor attachment.
Curved Closet Test Setup, Side Load Case
Tie Rod Loads:
All 3 Axis Floor Fitting Constraint Forces Measured, Z Axis Shown:
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
Our specialty is providing custom, turnkey structural testing solutions to solve our customers certification needs. Typically, we initially interface with the customer to define test requirements and objectives. We then prepare the certification test plan and test rig drawings/models. After customer concurrence, we fabricate the test setup and loading apparatus, install the test article, and obtain the necessary conformity inspections. The test is performed per the test plan with required witnesses and observers. Test results and data are electronically captured and delivered to the customer with a test results report. With close to a thousand tests performed over the last 22 years, we have become quite efficient at this and can provide our services at a competitive price and schedule.
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