High strength aluminum alloys used in the construction of aircraft have become very common in the industry due to their light weight and overall strength. But, due to the sheer harsh conditions that airplanes and other aircraft are put through, stress testing aluminum alloys for the conditions they will put to use in is very difficult. As you answer this question and explain why fatigue stress testing is important, make sure to go the extra mile to talk about the different kinds of testing that you are familiar with and why those particular tests are important.
