Abstract :
The case of destructive testing is discussed. Two categories of destructive testing are considered. The first is limit testing to the equipment´s failure point, to ascertain safety margins and the most extreme conditions under which it will perform its basic functions. The other is environmental testing under real-life conditions, to see how reliably the equipment can withstand the rough handling of transportation, installation, and operation. Destructive testing activities and programs at AT&T Bell Laboratories and, more briefly, EPRI, are described.<>
Keywords :
environmental testing; AT and T Bell Laboratories; EPRI; destructive testing; environmental testing; limit testing; safety margins; ANSI standards; Circuit testing; Communication equipment; Communication standards; Fires; Laboratories; Materials testing; Power cables; Springs; Telecommunication standards;
