Activity 2.3.1 Stress/Strain Calculations
Purpose
On January 28, 1986, NASA launched a shuttle orbiter named Challenger.Approximately 73 seconds after launching, Challenger exploded, killing all seven ofits crew members. Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher, was one of the crewmembers aboard the Challenger. Why did the Challenger explode?Engineers are technical problem solvers. The way in which engineers solveproblems varies. In general engineers implement a logical approach, or method, insolving the problems that they encounter.
On January 28, 1986, NASA launched a shuttle orbiter named Challenger.Approximately 73 seconds after launching, Challenger exploded, killing all seven ofits crew members. Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher, was one of the crewmembers aboard the Challenger. Why did the Challenger explode?Engineers are technical problem solvers. The way in which engineers solveproblems varies. In general engineers implement a logical approach, or method, insolving the problems that they encounter.
Conclusion
1. Why is it important for engineers to document all calculations?
2. What information can aid you in selecting the correct formula for solvingengineering calculations?
3. What is a conversion factor?
1. Why is it important for engineers to document all calculations?
2. What information can aid you in selecting the correct formula for solvingengineering calculations?
3. What is a conversion factor?