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Old 12th Jul 2001, 13:50
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Dave Incognito
 
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I’ve seen footage of Pratt & Whitney testing their 777 engines (PW4000 I think) in which they detonate one of the fan blades to test the engine’s containment casing (sorry, don’t know the technical terms).

It really makes a mess of the engine, but none of the debris punctured through the sides of the casing. The video didn’t mention whether or not vibration was being measured, but I am sure that would have been taken into account.

Here is a link to the P & W Engine Testing section of their web page which briefly describes the various tests inflicted upon each of their engine designs.

Have a good one, Dave.
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