Testing and Validation

The 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. NDT is serviced by employing traditional methods alongside newer and more advanced inspection techniques.