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The fracture mechanics discipline is an emerging science, requiring considerable research and development, and is used as a procedure to conduct damage tolerance evaluations resulting in inspection programs to protect the safety of both aging and new aircraft fleets.

Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor – Robert G. Eastin

Updated: 12:33 am ET August 3, 2007