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AWD ALLIANCE / DECD STEM Program –
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Educational material related to the Hobart Class DDGs ( Air Warfare Destroyers )built at Techport, AdelaideSouth Australia
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ALLIANCE / DECD STEM Program –
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
The Maritime School of South Australia
Author / Developer : Thierry Herman Mathematics and Maritime Science Teacher - Le Fevre High School The Maritime School of South Australia
AWD Personnel - Contributors / Advisors :
Alliance Michael Clements – Platform Systems Activation Nigel Agars – ILS ( Integrated Logistics Support ) Principal Mark Eglinton – Project Manager - transportationMatt Sinnett – Jones – SonarPaul Shinks – SonarTom Robinson – Ship Production David Gonzales- PropulsionRonnie Watt - SonarNick Fletcher – ISS Lead system engineerCraig Schwartz - SonarRuben Spyker – Technical DirectorMike Lorenzo - TrainingAnna Jackson – AWD Communications Manager
CoA CAPT Shane Casboult – Trails and Acceptance ( Engineering) CAPT James Nash – Ballistics Roger Duffield – Construction Design Acceptance ( Engineering ) LEUT Peter Shirley – Top side Lead Engineer – RadarLee Rigano – FMS ( Foreign Military Sales ) Manager Terry Foster - Staff Officer - ProjectsTracey Guest – Administration CoordinatorTerri George - Business Support Officer (HR)
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HULL
Theme
MISS IONS
Year 8 Hull volume calculations
Mathematics
Year 10Why does it
Float ?
Physics
Year 11Hull protectionElectrochem.
Science / Chem
CERT IIWelding
Techniques
VET
PROPULSION SYSTEMS
Year 9 Propeller Geometry
Year 11 / 12How Fast does it
turn ?
Year 11 /12 Which metal for
which use ?
CERT IPitch
RADARCOMMUNICATIONS
Year 10 / 11Quadratics
Applications
Year 11 What is a focal
point ?
Year 9Microwaves
Energy Transfer
CERT IIIBuilding a
Parabolic BBQ
BALLISTICS/ RAS
Replenishment At Sea
Year 10 Total Surface Area
of Propellant
Year 12Parabolic
Trajectories
Year 10Propellant
Combustion
CERT II Machining Tolerances
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Subject Topic Year level
HULL Mathematics Measurement & Volume Year 8
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ACMMG 198
Develop the formulas for volumes of rectangular andtriangular prisms and prisms in general. Useformulas to solve problems involving volume(ACMMG198)investigating the relationship between volumes of rectangularand triangular prisms
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of ship hulls and in particular to the calculation of the volume of prismatic solids.
This unit will enable students to calculate the immersed volume of simplified ship hulls and therefore, the displacement of a ship.
A ship hull can be modelled and broken down into three parts :
Front ( Prow ): Triangular prism, Mid-ship : Rectangular prism Rear ( Stern ) : Trapezoidal Prism
Each of these volumes are calculated separately and added together to find the overall volume.
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them) Prior knowledge : See Prismatic Volumes
Calculator for calculating the surface of a Triangle
Calculator for calculating the surface of a Rectangle
Calculator for calculating the surface of a Trapezium
Example : Calculations for the volume of prisms ( Video )
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on the calculation of the immersed volume of AWD hull
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) PHYSICS tab : Archimedes Principle ( Why does it float ? ) CHEMISTRY tab : Hull Protection and Electrochemistry VET tab : Welding techniques
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : Platonic Solids
Who developed the first understanding of how to calculate volumes ?
Check out the volume in cubic metres of the Great Pyramid. How was it calculated ?
What is Calculus and how is it related to the calculation of volumes ? ( even if you are in year 8, you can get the basic facts about calculus and understand its application regarding the calculation of volumes without going into too many details ).
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OTHER INTERESTING WEB SITES
Archimedean Solids
Archimedes and his work
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Click on the red button to go back to main menu.
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Subject Topic Year level
HULL Physics Archimedes Principle Year 10
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ACSSU229
The motion of objects can be described andpredicted using the laws of physics (ACSSU229)
Recognising that a stationary object, or a moving object withconstant motion, has balanced forces acting on itRecognising and applying Newton’s Third Law to describe theeffect of interactions between two objects
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to Archimedes Principle as well as the third law of Newton applied in the Maritime world and in particular to ships and submarines.
This unit will enable students to investigate the properties of Buoyancy and do calculations relating to displacement and density.
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them) Prior knowledge : See Archimedes Principle
Prismatic Volumes
Calculator for calculating the base area of a Prism
Calculations for the volume of Cylinder ( Video )
Calculations for the volume of Spheres
STUDENT RESOURCE : Practical activity on Archimedes Principle
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) MATHS tab : Volumes and Measurement CHEMISTRY tab : Hull Protection and Electrochemistry VET tab : Welding techniques
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : Archimedes the Man and the Scientist
The story of Archimedes, the Crown and the King
The buoyancy of super-tankers and container ships
Who invented the first submarine ?
Can you use Archimedes principle to explain why a hot air balloon can fly ?
Who invented the first hot air balloon ?
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OTHER INTERESTING WEB SITES Buoyancy and submarines
Make a working submarine ! ( Cartesian Diver )
Do eggs float ?
Why do things float ?
Plimsoll line
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Subject Topic Year level
HULL Chemistry Hull Protection Year 11
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ELECTRO - CHEMISTRY
Students investigate Redox reactions and predict the out come of a reaction ( wether the reaction takes place and if so, the products of the reaction ) , when metals and ions are in contact in aqueous phase.
They do this by using the Redox Potential table.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the Redox Potential and the passive and active protection of metal in an oxidising environment.
This unit will enable students to apply their knowledge of electrochemistry to investigate the ways to protect the steel hull of a ship, in particular the hull of the AWD.
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them) Prior knowledge : See What is an Oxidant ?
What is a Reductor ?
Anodic protection of Metals
STUDENT RESOURCE : Practical activity : how to chemically engrave a copper object
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) MATHS tab : Volumes and Measurement PHYSICS tab : Hull buoyancy and Archimedes Principle VET tab : Welding techniques
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : The zinc anodes used on the AWD are part of what is called passive protection.Investigate wether it is possible to “actively” protect steel.
Application of electrochemistry to the production of circuit boards in electronics
Does the keel of a ship rust faster than the water line ?The answer is counterintuitive and is worth investigating.
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OTHER INTERESTING WEB SITES
A violent Redox reaction : Alumino-thermie.
Redox reactions in Biochemistry
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Subject Topic Year level
HULL VET Welding Techniques Cert II
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference :
Specific welding techniques must be used for specific metals.
UNIT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the different techniques used to weld specific metals
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them) Prior knowledge : See
STUDENT RESOURCE :
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) MATHS tab : Volumes and Measurement PHYSICS tab : Why does it float ? CHEMISTRY tab : Hull Protection
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : How are aluminium boats and ships welded ?
Who developed the first arc welder ?
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OTHER INTERESTING WEB SITES
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Subject Topic Year level
Propulsion Systems Mathematics Propeller
Geometry Year 9 and up
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ACMMG 196, ACMNA 208, ACSSU 229
Find Perimeters of circles Solve problems involving direct proportion The motion of objects can be described and predicted by using the laws of physics.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of circles.
This unit will enable students to calculate the perimeter of circles, find the distance covered by certain points of the propeller, study what RPM means, calculate the linear speed of specific points of the propeller and finally, students will be offered templates to build their own propeller out of balsa wood or equivalent material.
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them) Prior knowledge : See How to calculate the perimeter of a circle
What does RPM mean ?
How Propeller master shapes are made for making moulds
Car tachometer ( RPM meter ) in action
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on the geometry of propellers and propeller making
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) PHYSICS tab : How fast does it turn ? CHEMISTRY tab : Which metal for which use ? VET tab : Pitch of a screw
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : Where does the word tachometer come from ? Who developed the first tachometer ?
Try to find RPMs of common objects : Blades in a food processor, your bicycle wheel, a car wheel, electric drill, etc ...
Who invented the first marine propeller ? ( they were called screws at the time )
Who invented the first aircraft propeller ?
What is an impeller and what is the difference with a propeller ? In what kind of propulsion systems are they used ?
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OTHER INTERESTING WEB SITES
Rotary Engines
James May Rotary blades ( Mini Helicopter )
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Subject Topic Year level
PROPULSIONSYSTEM Physics Rotational
Speed Year 11 / 12
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : CIRCULAR MOTION
Properties of circular motion.Relationship between Rotational and Linear speed.Rotational ( centrifuge ) acceleration.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of propellers and to the rotational and linear speeds of a point of the propeller. ( tip of a blade )
This unit will enable students to explore the relationship between the rotational speed of a propeller in RPMs ( Revolutions Per Minute ) and in Radiant per second.
It will then be possible, knowing the diameter of a propeller of the AWD to calculate the linear speed of the tip of a blade.
This in turn relates to cavitation. A video will show at which point a propeller starts to cavitate.
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them) Prior knowledge : See RPMs and Radiant per second
Linear speed of rotation
Experiment : 100 000 RPM with an electric motor
Rotational acceleration
Cavitation
Cavitation Video STUDENT RESOURCE : > Practical on RPMs and Centripetal force
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) PHYSICS tab : Archimedes Principle CHEMISTRY tab : Electrochemistry VET tab : Welding techniques AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : The different kinds of cavitation
Does the cavitation threshold change the operating depth of a propeller( in submarines for instance )
Designs to limit cavitation
Investigate what Electro – hydrodynamic Propulsion Systems are( do they already exist ? Check out their application in aeronautics )
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OTHER INTERESTING WEB SITES
Hydroplanes
The first propeller
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Subject Topic Year level
PROPULSION SYSTEM Chemistry Metals and
Alloys Year 11/12
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : Metals and their properties
This unit relates to metallurgy and in particular to the properties of alloys used to make marine propellers.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the properties of metals and their application in the Maritime world and in particular for the manufacture of marine propellers.
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them) Prior knowledge : See What are metals and alloys ?
Which alloy / metal for which applications ?
Casting of metal objects. Video
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on metals and alloys
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) MATHS tab : Propeller Geometry PHYSICS tab : How fast does it turn ? VET tab : Pitch of a screw ADW Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : The different alloys used in the maritime world
Alloys used in Navy helicopters and aircrafts in general
Is carbon fibre a viable alternative ?
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OTHER INTERESTING WEB SITES
Casting metal objects. Bronze ornaments
The 8 biggest ship propellers in the world
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Subject Topic Year level
Propulsion System VET Pitch of a
screw Cert I
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference :
UNIT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of screws and what is called the pitch.
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them) Prior knowledge : See How it’s made : Screws
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on the pitch of screws
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) MATHS tab : Propeller Geometry PHYSICS tab : How fast does it turn ? CHEMISTRY tab : Which metal for which use ? AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : Screws with two or more treads.
What is the biggest diameter screw and in which application is it used ?
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Subject Topic Year level
RADARCommunications Mathematics Quadratics
Applications Year 10/11
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ACMNA239
Explore the connection between algebraic and graphical representations of relations such as simple quadratics, circles and exponentials using digital technology as appropriate
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometrical shape of satellite dishes and their mathematical models as parts of Quadratic curves.
This unit will enable students to calculate the coordinates of points belonging to quadratic curves, trace the corresponding graph and get a feel for the influence that coefficients have on the shape of the parabola and therefore on the shape of the antenna.
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How to calculate and represent Parabolas
Parameters influencing the shape of parabolas
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on Quadratics ( Calculations and Graphs )
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RELATED TOPICS : (RADAR and COMMUNICATIONS ) PHYSICS tab : What is a focal point ? SCIENCE tab : Microwaves and Transfer of Energy VET tab : Building a parabolic BBQ AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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Who discovered Parabolas ?
Archimedes and his work – The quadrature of the Parabola
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Subject Topic Year level
HULL Physics Focal Point Year 11
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : Optics : Focal Point
This unit relates to the focal point of Parabolas and how to find their location for a given parabola.
It is also possible from an engineering point of view to decide before hand on the value of a focal distance, calculate and build the parabola fitting the engineering requirements.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of parabolas, how to trace them with the focal point and directrix method, and in the end, being able to design a parabola fitting prerequisite properties.
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, click on them) Prior knowledge : See Animation showing what the focal point of a parabola is
How to trace parabolas with focal point and directrix
The Physics of Parabolic mirrors
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on Tracing a Parabola with compass and square
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RELATED TOPICS : ( RADAR and COMMUNICATIONS ) MATHS tab : Quadratics applications
SCIENCE tab : Microwaves and transfer of Energy VET tab : How to build a parabolic BBQ AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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Applications of parabolic reflectors
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Spy acoustic parabolas
Archimedes Death Ray
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Radar Communications Science Energy
Transfer Year 9
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : (ACSSU190)
Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations (ACSSU190)
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to electromagnetic energy transfers.
Students will use a simplified version of the Radar equation to study the relationship between the range of a radar and the energy that needs to be deployed to reach that range.
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Spectrum of Electromagnetic radiations
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on the Radar equation application
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RELATED TOPICS : (RADAR and COMMUNICATIONS ) MATHS tab : Quadratics applications PHYSICS tab : What is a focal point ? VET tab : Building a parabolic BBQ AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : Which is the biggest phased array Radar in operation ?
Who developed the first understanding of how Radars work ?
Check out weather Radars
Who invented the first microwave oven and what is the relationship between radars and microwaves ovens ?
How safe are microwaves ( investigate mobile phones )?
Why do you have a mesh at the front of microwave ovens and what is the relationship between the size of the mesh and the wavelength of the microwaves used in a microwave oven ?
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What is a phase array Radar and what are the advantages compared to normal Radars ?
Phased Array Radar animation
Acoustic Phased Array demonstration
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HULL Mathematics Measurement & Volume Cert II
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference :
Building a parabolic mirror
UNIT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of antennas and solar mirrors
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STUDENT RESOURCE :
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RELATED TOPICS : (RADAR and COMMUNICATIONS ) MATHS tab : Applications of Quadratics PHYSICS tab : What is a focal point ? SCIENCE tab : Microwaves and Energy transfer AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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Who developed the first understanding of how Radars work ?
Check out weather Radars
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Phased Array Radar animation
Acoustic Phased Array demonstration
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BALISTICSReplenishment At Sea
Mathematics Total Surface Area of Propellant Year 10
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : (ACMMG242) (ACMNA235)
Develop Solve problems involving surface area and volume for a range of prisms, cylinders and composite solids
Solve problems involving linear equations, including those derived from formulas
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of what are called GRAINS of propellant.
This unit will enable students to calculate the Total Surface Area of simple and more complex cylindrical shapes ( the cylindrical shape is due to the process of extrusion used to manufacture the grains of propellant).
The overarching principle is that, for a given volume of combustible material( propellant, black powder, but also wood or even flour and powdered milk )the Burning Rate of a substance can be dramatically increased by dividing the material into fine particles. This happens because, for a given amount of substance, as the particles ( Grains in Balistics ) become smaller, or their geometry changes, the Total Surface Area of the substance increases dramatically.
In this unit, TSAs are going to be calculated for different shapes and will be used in graphs to determine optimum grain geometry.
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Definition of Total Surface Area and example
Video tutorial : TSA of a cylinder
Example of increased Creamer ( Powdered milk ) cannonburning rate ( Mythbusters Creamer Cannon ):
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on the calculation of the TSA of propellant grains
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) PHYSICS tab : Parabolic Trajectories CHEMISTRY tab : Propellant Combustion VET tab : Machining tolerance in boring cannons ADW Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : The history of the manufacture of Black Powder.( you will discover that the original application was not military, and that black powder was simply used to celebrate events and frighten “demons” away).
What were the disadvantages of using black powder and what chemical compounds did human invent to power modern rockets for instance.
Find out in which space vehicle solid powder booster rockets are still used.
Investigate the influence that the research on propellants had on the development of Chemistry. ( Go back as far as the 9th Century in China, right up to present day ).
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Lycopodium Powder Combustion
Lycopodium Powder Combustion 2
Lycopodium Power Combustion 3
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Subject Topic Year level
BALISTICSReplenishment At Sea
Physics Parabolic trajectories Year 12
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : MOTION IN TWO DIMENSIONS
Students investigate the application of ballistics and motion of projectiles in the Earth’s gravitational field to the firing of projectiles hooked to a line between ships. This technique is used to establish a physical link between these two ships, which can be used for refuelling, cargo and personnel transfer as well as medical evacuation.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to motion in two dimensions and in particular, to the parabolic trajectory of projectiles in the Earth’s gravitational field.
This unit will enable students to calculate for instance the minimal firing angle needed to cover the distance between ships, if they are provided with the minimal range needed and the initial velocity of the projectile ( Dongle )
Students will also investigate what happens if the dongle is fired with a less powerful rifle ( smaller initial velocity ) and what conditions need to be met for the dongle to still reach the other ship.
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them) Prior knowledge : See The Physics of Trajectories ( Power Point )
US Navy RAS ( Replenishment At Sea ) Video 6 min 10
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on RAS and Ballistics calculations
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) MATHS tab : Total Surface Area of Propellant CHEMISTRY tab : Propellant Combustion VET tab : Machining tolerances in boring cannons AWD Alliance Resource : US NAVY RAS Video 6 min 10
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EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS You might want to investigate : Who discovered parabolas
Who developed the first understanding gravitational equations ?
Investigate what is clout shooting in archery competitions
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History of Replenishment At Sea ( RAS )
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Ballistics Chemistry Chemical Reactions Year 10 / 11
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference :
Different types of chemical reactions are used to produce a range of products and can occur at different rates (ACSSU187)
(ACSSU187)
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to chemical reactions.
Students will learn about propellant reaction and will be able to calculate proportions of products of a combustion, in particular water and carbon dioxide, by using a balanced chemical equation and the molar masses of reactants and products.
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UNIT : ( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them) Prior knowledge : See Propellants
Chemical reactions ( combustion – You Tube )
Molar conversions moles to grams
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on Combustion Reactions
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) MATHS tab : Total Surface Area of Propellant PHYSICS tab : Parabolic Trajectories VET tab : Machining tolerances boring cannons AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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Acrylic Rocket Engine
Ed Ted History lesson about Gun Powder
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Ballistics VET Machining tolerances Cert II
Theme
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference :
Machining tolerances
UNIT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the tolerances used when machining the bore of a cannon
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STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on the calculation of the immersed volume of AWD hull
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RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL ) MATHS tab : Total Surface Area of Propellant PHYSICS tab : Parabolic Trajectories CHEMISTRY : Combustion Reactions AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
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