Testing and qualification
NCCEF focuses on the testing and evaluation of coupons, elements, details, sub-components and some small full-scale components. This includes:
- Basic production testing
- Manufacturing process equivalence testing and certification
- Verification of third party data
- Product performance certification
- Process evaluation and certification
- One stop shop certification
Testing for database development is focused on coupon samples where currently huge amounts of data are required to produce design allowables as part of a building-block approach. The ability to test under different environmental conditions with pre-conditioning is crucial in satisfying international agency regulations. Non-destructive testing is serviced by employing traditional methods alongside newer and more advanced inspection techniques, including real time structural health monitoring (SHM).