Design reference for aircraft engine test cell structure

[Engr1888]

Hi, I am looking for any design reference concerning aircraft engine test cell concrete structure for the thrust forces and vibrations. Hope someone can shed me some lights.

Thanks

 

[thaidavid40]

The engine manufacturer ought to be able to give you the expected force levels for their assembly. The force equations are just statics, and having a big enough block to safely (S.F. > 5) resist those. The manufacturer should also be able to give you some idea of the normal vibrations to be expected, and a maximum worst-case scenario of an unbalanced turbine from destructive failure. For that, you can refer to a slew of guides on designing foundations for dynamic forces.
Dave

Thaidavid

 

[rb1957]

If you're designing a building for a client, ask them to specify the requirements.

If you're building it for yourself, maybe have a look at other test cells. Though you'd think there's some mil-spec for this. Probably dependent on what you want to test ... 100,000 lbs thrust jet engines, 100 hp prop engines ?

another day in paradise, or is paradise one day closer ?

 

[MotorCity]

That's a pretty narrow subject matter for a design guide or reference, doubt you will find one. Most well established aircraft companies have built a test cell before. I would check with them for the design forces and requirements and go from there.