Specialised Training Services
Sigma K provides three practical training courses and one course book covering different aspects of Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Training:
Practical Airfame Fatigue and Damage Tolerance
ISBN 978-0-9565174-0-1
'Practical Airframe Fatigue and Damage Tolerance'
Please note: buyer may be liable to customs duty for non-EU deliveries; on the assumption that nobody will be buying this book as a Christmas present, new orders will not be processed until 5 Jan 2012 . . .
Practical Airframe Fatigue and Damage Tolerance: 5 Day Modular Course
A two module Fatigue and Damage Tolerance training course aimed at Stress Engineers, Repair/Design Engineers, Compliance Verification Engineers and Licensed Aircraft Engineers that shows how fatigue and damage tolerance theory is applied to typical aircraft structures. The emphasis throughout is on doing the calculations: what needs to be understood; how the theory relates to practice; what to watch out for; why certain approaches are taken.
Starting with a review of the fundamentals, the first module shows how the certification calculations are carried out and reported, how the common computer programs work and emphasizes the importance of an appropriate inspection method. The second module provides in-depth coverage of more advanced topics such as the derivation of loading spectra, the fatigue and fracture mechanics of joints, stiffened panel analysis and how typical details are analysed, with the emphasis on how the calculations are carried out in reality. Numerous class problems using both English and SI units are used to reinforce the presentation material. A wirebound copy of the slides is included with each Module, and a copy of 'Practical Airframe Fatigue and Damage Tolerance' is included if the full course is booked.
Previous and repeat customers include: BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft, Goodrich Aerospace, Atkins, Inter-Tec, ASSYSTEM UK Ltd, Spirit AeroSystems, Airframe Designs Ltd
NEW! NEXT COURSE DATES 14 - 18 MAY 2012, AYR, please click here for information
Customer Ratings (click here for testimonials):
4.36/5.00 for the October/November 2009 course
4.52/5.00 for the Summer 2010 course
4.61/5.00 for this course delivered in-house for Assystem UK Ltd
4.12/5.00 for this course delivered in-house for Goodrich IDC
4.60/5.00 for this course delivered in-house for Atkins, Bangalore
4.65/5.00 for the May 2011 course, Auchincruive
Damage Tolerance of Airframe Repairs: One Day Course
This course covers the application of damage tolerance to repairs and is aimed at Stress Engineers, Repair/Design Engineers, Compliance Verification Engineers and Licensed Aircraft/Maintenance Engineers. It begins by considering the regulatory requirements, particularly following the recent FAA AC 120-93 and EASA AMC 20-20 and then provides a brief, working overview of damage tolerance theory. Following a discussion of actions that are advisable before metal is cut, the course covers stop-drilling, the oversizing and spotfacing of holes, the treatment of blends, load transfer through the repair and finally the factors that influence the life of a repair doubler. The inspectability of the repair is considered, together with how to assess the threshold and repeat inspection interval using either RAG/REG documents or by formal analysis, including possible actions that can be taken if data is limited.
Customer Ratings:
4.5/5.0 (November 2009, Oswald Hall, Ayr)
4.4/5.0 (May 2010, BAE SYSTEMS AMO, Hatfield)
'Les Bent was an excellent presenter and clearly very enthused and experienced' Ian Cobb, Programme Manager, BAE Asset Management
4.5/5.0 (September 2010, Oswald Hall, Ayr
4.5/5.0 (November 2010, in-house Assystem UK Ltd)
Previous customers include: BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft, Goodrich Aerospace, Atkins, Inter-Tec, Airframe Designs Ltd, BAE SYSTEMS Asset Management, EDO MBM Technology Ltd, ASSYSTEM UK Ltd
Stress Awareness - Small Details Matter: 30 min Presentation
Aimed at Production and Line Supervisors, Mechanics and Fitters, the presentation shows why commonly occurring concession or repair details matter in terms of the strength and durability of a structure. Over twenty five commonly occurring discrepancies, including mis-located holes, blends and shims, are covered in detail by means of over sixty finite element models. The examples are illustrated by means of stress contours and vector plots along with an estimate of the effect on the fatigue life of the structure, giving an immediate and lasting visual feedback and proving the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. The presentation is a cost and time effective way of giving your production staff a great insight into how their work affects the fatigue life of the structure.
Repeat customers include: Spirit AeroSystems, Goodrich Aerospace, Fleet Forward Support (Air) MASU
Please click here for examples from this course
All of these courses can be customised to your own requirements.
If you require Finite Element Analysis training, the course run by Bob Johnson of DAMT Ltd (0131 441 4923) is highly recommended.
For costs, further information on course content or to discuss your specific training requirements please email us your enquiry, or phone 01292 571 345 or use our contact form.
