NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities
At a glance
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- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- National Research Council Canada
- Government of Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
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Who is eligible
Companies in the aerospace industry, including major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), can apply for the grant provided by the NRC's structural full-scale testing (SFST) facilities. This grant is suitable for commercial and military clients seeking proof-of-concept demonstration and certification needs, such as static, fatigue, durability, and damage tolerance tests for aeronautical product development.
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. This includes:
- Test definition and management
- Rig design
- Loads spectrum development
- Test article instrumentation
- Rig assembly and commissioning
- Fatigue testing
- Static testing
- Teardown
- Documentation
- Equipment
Evaluation & selection criteria
1. Innovation and technological advancement 2. Alignment with grant objectives and focus areas 3. Potential impact and benefits 4. Feasibility and project management 5. Budget and cost-effectiveness 6. Collaborative partnerships and engagement opportunities
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the Business Development Team at the Aerospace Research Centre via email at nrc.aerobdt-edaaero.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca for grant application inquiries.
- Step 2: Provide details about your project and testing needs to the team to assess compatibility with the grant requirements.
- Step 3: Collaborate with the team to define the scope of your testing project and develop a comprehensive test plan.
- Step 4: Submit the test plan and any required documentation for review and approval by the grant committee.
- Step 5: Await confirmation and further instructions regarding the grant application process and potential funding opportunities.
Additional information
- The NRC's SFST team collaborates with clients to meet their aeronautical product development and government certification requirements. - Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) technologies are implemented during ground tests and then transitioned to flight tests and fleet operations. - The NRC offers comprehensive services in test definition, rig design, loads spectrum development, test article instrumentation, rig assembly, fatigue testing, static testing, teardown, and documentation. - Equipment available includes hydraulic actuators, multi-channel fatigue and static test control systems, data acquisition channels, overhead crane, and specialty environmental chambers. - The NRC has extensive experience in full-scale fatigue and static testing for Canada's Department of National Defence and aerospace industry, focusing on safety, quality, and service. - The organization has developed innovative testing and monitoring methodologies widely used in the aerospace sector globally.
Grant Summary
The NRC's structural full-scale testing (SFST) facilities provide comprehensive testing services for commercial and military clients, offering expertise in static, fatigue, durability, and damage tolerance tests. Their capabilities include test definition, rig design, loads spectrum development, instrumentation, testing, teardown, and documentation.
Grant Details
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) offers state-of-the-art structural full-scale testing services to support aeronautical product development and certification needs for clients in the aerospace industry. With a focus on safety, quality, and service, the NRC's SFST team provides expertise in test management, rig design, loads spectrum development, fatigue testing, static testing, instrumentation, and documentation. Through their innovative testing methodologies and advanced equipment, the NRC ensures the structural integrity and performance of aircraft components and materials, contributing to the advancement of aerospace technology globally.
