Environmental testing and Finite Element Analysis

TRaC's state-of-the-art Environmental testing & Finite Element Analysis 42,000 sq.ft UKAS accredited laboratory provides unrivalled comprehensive independent and confidential testing and FEA. Serving the military, automotive, aerospace and commercial markets the Environmental testing & Analysis core expertise includes vibration and shock, climatic and IP testing plus in-field vibration measurement; all of which is complemented by an in-house Finite Element Analysis group who specializes in vibration and fatigue analysis.

Lightning Test Standards for Aircraft

Modern aircrafts are highly vulnerable to lightning. Since safety is of paramount importance to the aircraft, the scope, levels and duration of many of the test requirements is far higher than would be expected for ground based equipment, not withstanding the unique environment itself.

Environmental testing and Finite Element Analysis

Dynamic testing

Climatic testing

Environmental testing

Finite Element Analysis

UKAS Scope Extensions

In response to requests from a number of existing customers, TRaC has expanded the range of services it offers and are pleased to announce our extension to scope for:

DVD 2009, Millbrook, 24th - 25th June 2009

DVD 2009 is one of the most important events in the defence equipment calendar. It is a two-day event, organised by the MoD, for vehicle, battlefield infrastructure and related support services industries with an interest in the defence sector.

Lightning Test Standards for Aircraft

Modern aircrafts are highly vulnerable to lightning. Since safety is of paramount importance to the aircraft, the scope, levels and duration of many of the test requirements is far higher than would be expected for ground based equipment, not withstanding the unique environment itself.

Under the skin - Ditch testing

A scenario that will eventually be proved but which has been subject of much internal debate is the potential benefit to safe entry that may have been afforded by lower fuselage skin deformation and rupture.