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Applied Mechanics Division © 1987-2010 Mercer Engineering Research Center 135 Osigian Blvd. • Warner Robins, GA 31088 info@merc-mercer.org • www.merc-mercer.org • 478.953.6800 Finite Element Model of C-130 Aircraft Aircraft Damage Tolerance Analysis MERC developed a finite element model of the entire C-130 fuselage, empennage and center wing. MERC also performed Damage Tolerance Analysis of more than a dozen critical areas on the fuselage and developed and/or revised the inspection intervals on these areas, based on the detailed analyses. The delivered finite element model has generated enormous savings for the customer.Aircraft Damage Tolerance Analysis