Composites and MIL-STD-1530C

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to discuss changes to MIL-STD-1530C “Aircraft Structural Integrity Program” to account for the increased usage of composites in aircraft structures.

Design/methodology/approach

The evolution of the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program is presented and the five tasks that comprise the program are assessed for compatibility with composite aircraft structures.

Findings

This paper identifies a number of recommended changes to MIL-STD-1530C to ensure that the unique behaviour of composites is considered within the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program.

Originality/value

This paper recommends changes to MIL-STD-1530C to account for composite aircraft structures, thus providing assurance compatibility of the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program with composite materials.

Citation

Warren, A., Heslehurst, R. and Wilson, E. (2014), "Composites and MIL-STD-1530C", International Journal of Structural Integrity, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 2-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSI-02-2013-0002