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Abstract:
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One of the major pillars of experimental design is sequential learning. The experimental design should not be viewed as a "one-shot" effort, but rather as a series of experiments where each stage builds upon information learned from the previous study. It is within this realm of sequential learning that experimentation soundly supports the application of the scientific method. This roundtable will highlight the value of sequential experimentation and also its connection with the scientific method. To spark conversation, a multi-stage project supported by NASA's Engineering Safety Center (NESC) where the objective was to assess the safety of composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) will be shared. During the NESC project, the analytical team was tasked with devising a test plan to model stress rupture failure risk in carbon fiber strands that encase the COPVs with the goal of understanding the reliability of the strands at use conditions for the expected mission life. Bring your own experiences or questions about collaborative sequential experimentation to this roundtable discussion!
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