Introduction

Below circled in red are the 2 doors to MSXIV. There are also two on the other side. Doors provide structural integrity to the whole assembly and thus must be tested to make sure that it reaches the standards we set for it to achieve.

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Tests to be used

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We will use the above diagram from ASC regulations to determine which tests to use. From the diagram, we can see that the doors could experience an impact from the side, from the top, and from the front. We will utilize the three-point bend test to test shear strength and a tensile strength test. Both are linked below.

The testing standards to be used are listed below:

ASTM C393_Standard Test Method for Shear Strength

ASTM D3039_Standard Test Methods for Tensile Properties