Why You Need to Address the Safety Risks of Old Aerospace Test Buildings
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Discover the hidden dangers of aging aerospace testing facilities in our latest blog post. Many of today's test sites were built over 50 years ago, and these aging structures, once robust and modern, are now showing their wear and tear. As a result, they present new safety concerns for modern aerospace testing.? ? For companies utilizing or contemplating repurposing these aging facilities, it is crucial to grasp the associated safety hazards, encompassing facility, personnel, and test equipment safety.
Based on the facility's current state, opting for new construction might present a safer and more practical avenue for progress. The days of sprawling plants with multipurpose facilities are slowly giving way to more streamlined, purpose-built structures. This transformation is not solely a result of strategic planning but is also propelled by considerations for aerospace safety.
Read our?full blog post to learn about the important concerns regarding the recommissioning or retrofitting of these structures.?
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Q: Why is test cell technology from the 1960s still used in aerospace testing?
A: In many cases, the basic engineering design still works. Components like thrust frames still serve their purpose within well-established principles of physics. Instead, our focus is on optimizing aerospace test cells with modern technology to enhance precision, efficiency, and safety while ensuring cost-effectiveness. Digitization and advances in computing are used to improve controls, data acquisition, and more accurate engineering calculations.
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ACS served as the design-builder for the enhancement of current testing facilities, infrastructure, controls, test equipment, and site improvements. Additionally, ACS undertook the design and supervision of constructing a new test cell dedicated to rocket engine testing. Employing a phased strategy, ACS oversaw the comprehensive renovation and expansion of the entire site.?