Testing Structural Elements under Multiaxial Loading: A Numerical Model of the Bench to Understand and Predict Complex Boundary Conditions

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

The manuscript "Testing structural elements under multiaxial loading: a numerical model of the bench to understand and predict complex boundary conditions" submitted for publication on "Aerospace" has been reviewed. It deals with the testing of specimens at intermediate scale of the test pyramid. Vertex test bench was numerically modelled with finite elements using an explicit scheme to implement a predictive transfer function. The Vertex model was found to produce good predictions of the load amplitudes and of the complex load shapes. 

In my opinion the manuscript is novel and interesting, clear and well-arranged. English is fine. Results are clearly presented and conclusions supported by the results. Validation of the model has been demonstrated.

I don't have any particular concerns and in my opinion the manuscript can be accepted in the present form.

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Reviewer 2 Report

Dear

The paper provides not very crucial data or information. However, it must be highlighted that the paper has quite massive load of combination practical skills and regulating process. Such combination could have quite nice meaning for people who are practically involved into activity similar to that presented in the paper.

Of course, it is possible to search weaknesses of the paper, but I thing it would be purposeless activity. If the paper is treated as a some kind of guide book it could mark some steps activity similar to that presented in it.

Concluding despite lack of significant theoretical discussion the paper is worth for publication in existing form.

Author Response

Thank you for your reports!