Abstract: A method for executing a six box process for implementing an engineering change using a web-base system. The method includes utilizing a process sequence template to develop an engineering change plan by mapping a plurality of interactions between a plurality of organizations impacted by the engineering change plan Additionally, the method include utilizing a tip sheets/design aids tool to review the engineering change plan by educating design organizations on at least one functional requirement that needs to be satisfied to generate a completed engineering change record (ECR). Furthermore, the method includes utilizing a system survey/metrics tool to understand errors that occur during a lifecycle of the six box process by gathering discrete engineering change error information, data resulting from the engineering change, and abstract perceptions of the engineering change throughout the lifecycle of the six box process.

Abstract: A transition fitting (16) for a high strength composite article (10) comprised of a matrixed skin (12) supported by and bonded to a core (14) to locate the same in an intended structural disposition subjecting the composite and fitting at or about a juncture thereof to bending and/or shear loads, comprising a profiled web (22) disposed within the composite article and a shank for fixturing the article, wherein the web includes a longitudinal aspect projecting into the core from the juncture to a tip of the web (26), a lateral aspect projecting across the core bounding the juncture, and a transverse aspect extending through the core; wherein the transverse aspect of the web tapers inwardly along the longitudinal direction of the web toward the tip and is dimensioned to provide load distribution to transfer structural loads from the composite to the fitting along a longitudinal force gradient having a minimum force value at the tip and a maximum force value at the shank, and yet further wherein the lateral aspe