Week

Due Date

Text

Topics

Homework

1

 Feb. 4

Ch. 1

Introduction and Introductory Project

 hw1-2019.doc

2

 Feb. 18

Ch. 2,4

Fundamentals and Thrust Equations

 hw2-2019.doc

3

 Feb. 18

Ch. 4

Single and Multistage Rockets,

Analysis of an Ideal Rocket

hw3-2019.doc

4

Ch. 3

C-star, Thrust Coefficient

5

 March 4

Ch. 3

Basic Design of a Rocket (Example)

 hw4-2019.doc

6

 March 11

Ch. 5

Thermochemical Performance of Chemical Propellants

 hw5-2019.doc

7

May 13

Ch. 15

Hybrid Propellant Rockets - Final Report

 final-project-doc

8

Spring Break

9

Notes

Design Project Analysis

10

Ch. 7,12

Propellants and Combustion

11

April 15 

Ch. 11

Solid Rocket Motors

 Air Bag Problem- hw6-2019.doc

12

Robert Zubrin Guest Lecture

13

Hybrid Rocket Motor Fabrication

14

Fuel Grain  Casting

15

 May 13

Hybrid Rocket Rocket Motor Testing; Final Report Due: May 13