SFTY335 full course Discussions, Assignments and final papers – JULY 2016

SFTY 335 module 1.2 Discussion

1.2 – Student Introductions Discussion

2626 unread replies.2727 replies.

Discussions Overview

Most modules in this course include discussion
activities. Discussions are an integral part of your learning in this course.
You are encouraged and expected to participate in online discussions throughout
the course. Some discussions are graded, some discussions are not graded, but
required, and some discussions are optional. But, in any case, regular and
meaningful discussion postings are part of your final grade.

Refer to the discussion rubric for assistance in posting
and replying to a classmate’s post. Rubrics are located in theCourse SpecificResourcessection of this
course. Print and keep them on hand, because they are notincluded in
subsequent activities.

• Discussion Rubric

Discussion – Student Introductions

In this discussion activity, introduce yourself to your
fellow classmates:

• Compile
  a short biography, including:

• • What
    is your name?
  • What
    name do you prefer to be called, i.e., nickname?
  • In
    which time zone do you live?
  • Where
    do you live? (City, State)
  • What
    degree are you working toward?
  • What
    is your occupation?
  • What
    do you expect from this course?
  • What
    are the “hot topics” (war in Iraq, medical help for those
    injured in war, jobs, price of gasoline, health, etc.) that you’re
    concerned with?
  • What
    are some of your hobbies?

• • Optional:Attach
    a picture of yourself so the rest of us will know who we are communicating
    with during discussions.
  • Reply
    to at least twoof your peers.

Read about your classmates, and start interacting with
them.

This activity is ungraded, but required. A column for
this activity in the Grade Center will contain a green checkmark once you have
successfully completed the activity tasks.

SFTY 335 Module 1 Weekly Discussion

1.6 – Module 1 Weekly Discussion

2727 unread replies.4343 replies.

Most modules in this course will contain Weekly
Discussion activities that provide opportunities to explore important
concepts from the reading assignments. These discussions are multi-topic: each
discussion activity will contain more than one discussion topic.

In this discussion activity, address one of
the following topics in your original primary posting:

1. Describe
   what creep is and why it’s an important concept in this course.
2. Describe
   the different categories of civilian aircraft.

Begin your post with the question you are addressing and
then post your response. Reply to at least two of your peers,
with at least one of those replies falling in a different topic area than your
original primary post. Note: in this discussion and all others in the course,
your classmate’s posts are not available for you to view until you make your
initial post.

Each Weekly Discussion activity is worth
100 points: 60 points for your original primary response and 20 points for each
of your two required replies. You are encouraged to reply as often as you wish
to others. The eight weekly discussions combined are worth 10% of your total
grade. Review the following pdf document for grading guidelines:

SFTY 335 Module 2 Weekly Discussion

2.4 – Module 2 Weekly Discussion

2222 unread replies.3535 replies.

In this discussion activity, address oneof
the following topics in your original primary posting:

1. What
   are some of the issues with aircraft structure loads and what effects may
   these loads have on aircraft?
2. Discuss
   the relationship between static and dynamic pressures.

Begin your post with the topic you are addressing and
then post your response. Reply to at least twoof your peers, with
at least one of those replies falling in a different topic area than your
original primary post.

See Module 1, Activity 1.6 orCourse Specific Resourceswithin Resources
for grading guidelines.

SFTY 335 Module 3 Weekly Discussion

3.5 – Module 3 Weekly Discussion

3434 unread replies.4747 replies.

In this discussion activity, address one of
the following topics in your original primary posting:

1. Why
   is knowing the maneuver speed so important?
2. Describe
   the Ultimate Load Factor (ULF).
3. Why
   is dislocation a problem in metal?
4. Explain
   what a crystal dislocation is.

Begin your post with the topic you are addressing and
then post your response. Reply to at least two of your peers,
with at least one of those replies falling in a different topic area than your
original primary post.

SeeCourse Specific Resources within
Resources for grading guidelines.

SFTY 335 Module 4 Weekly Discussion

4.4 – Module 4 Weekly Discussion

2121 unread replies.2424 replies.

In this discussion activity, address oneof
the following topics in your original primary posting:

1. What
   is the Elastic Limit of a material?
2. Find
   a current article (via ERAU’s Hunt Library) or website related to module
   learning objectives and share with the class. Give a review and critique.
   Be sure to include a reference for the resource and a URL (Web address)
   when applicable.

Begin your post with the question you are addressing and
then post your response. Reply to at least twoof your peers, with
at least one of those replies falling in a different topic area than your
original primary post.

SFTY 335 Module 4.6 Discussion

4.6 – Discussion: The Challenger Accident Case Study
Reflection

2222 unread replies.3030 replies.

In this discussion activity, address the following:

• • What
    lessons did you learn from the Challenger accident? For instance, this
    accident reminds one of the importance of being receptive to, even
    explicitly soliciting, the advice of your advisors and subject matter
    experts. What other lessons are there? Name at least one and explain.Note:Read
    others’ postings, first, and be sure to submit a different lesson than
    those given by your peers.
  • Reply
    to at leasttwoof your peers.

EachCase Study Reflection Discussionactivity earns
a maximum possible score of 100 points: 60 points for your original primary
response and 20 points for each of your two required replies. You are
encouraged to reply as often as you wish to others. The 5 Case Study
Reflections combined are worth 5% of your total grade. Review the following pdf
document for grading guidelines:

• • Case Study
    ReflectionDiscussion Evaluation Rubric

SFTY 335 Module 5 weekly Discussion

5.5 – Module 5 Weekly Discussion

1616 unread replies.3131 replies.

In this discussion activity, address oneof
the following topics in your original primary posting:

1. Identify
   one area of an aircraft that is subject to stresses from torsion loads and
   explain why it is important to have the right material for that particular
   operation.
2. Describe
   the neutral axis of a shaft.
3. List
   and describe areas in an aircraft structure that are subject to the four
   modes of rivet joint failure.
4. Explain
   rivet shear analysis.

Begin your post with the topic you are addressing and
then post your response. Reply to at least twoof your peers, with
at least one of those replies falling in a different topic area than your
original primary post.

SeeCourse Specific Resourceswithin Resources
for grading guidelines.

SFTY 335 Module 6 weekly Discussion

6.4 – Module 6 Weekly Discussion

2929 unread replies.3636 replies.

In this discussion activity, address oneof
the following topics in your original primary posting:

1. What
   is the elastic range of a material?
2. Find
   a current article (via ERAU’s Hunt Library) or website related to module
   learning objectives and share with the class. Give a review and critique.
   Be sure to include a reference for the resource and a URL (Web address)
   when applicable.

Begin your post with the topic you are addressing and
then post your response. Reply to at least twoof your peers, with
at least one of those replies falling in a different topic area than your
original primary post.

SeeCourse Specific Resourceswithin Resources
for grading guidelines.

SFTY 335 Module 6.6 Discussion

6.6 – Discussion: Japan Airlines Flight 123 Case Study
Reflection

1010 unread replies.2727 replies.

In this discussion activity, address the following:

• • What
    are the similarities between the JAL accident and the other two case
    studies you have read thus far in this course? For instance, are there
    any management or maintenance practices that were similar? Give at least
    one similarity and explain.Note:Read others’ postings, first, and
    be sure to submit a different example than those of your peers.
  • Reply
    to at leasttwoof your peers.

EachCase Study Reflection Discussionactivity earns
a maximum possible score of 100 points: 60 points for your original primary
response and 20 points for each of your two required replies. You are
encouraged to reply as often as you wish to others. The 5 Case Study
Reflections combined are worth 5% of your total grade. Review the following pdf
document for grading guidelines:

• • Case Study
    ReflectionDiscussion Evaluation Rubric

·

·

·

· SFTY 335 Module 7 weekly Discussion

·

7.6 – Module 7 Weekly Discussion

2626 unread replies.3131 replies.

In this discussion activity, answer the following
question:

• Materials
  are capable to withstand higher compressive loads than tensile ones. Is
  the time right to have totally composite undercarriages for the structural
  element?

Once you post your primary response, reply to at
least twoof your peers.

SeeCourse Specific Resourceswithin Resources
for grading guidelines.

SFTY 335 Module 7.8 Discussion

7.8 – Discussion: TWA Flight 800 Case Study Reflection

1414 unread replies.2828 replies.

In this discussion activity, address the following:

• • Safety
    officials will tell you that there is a chain of events that leads to an
    accident. What was the chain in this case? How do you think this accident
    could have been avoided?
  • Reply
    to at leasttwoof your peers.

EachCase Study Reflection Discussionactivity earns
a maximum possible score of 100 points: 60 points for your original primary
response and 20 points for each of your two required replies. You are encouraged
to reply as often as you wish to others. The 5 Case Study Reflections combined
are worth 5% of your total grade. Review the following pdf document for grading
guidelines:

• • Case Study
    ReflectionDiscussion Evaluation Rubric

SFTY 335 Module 8 weekly Discussion

8.5 – Module 8 Weekly Discussion

17 17 unread replies. 37 37 replies.

In this discussion activity, address one of the following
topics in your original primary posting:

mod8.jpg

What is the purpose of stop drilling and what effect does
stop drilling have on stress? Provide examples of where stop drilling is
beneficial.

Why are we concerned with the reduction of cyclic stress?
How do we go about reducing fatigue in materials/structures?

After studying about center barrel replacement using the
Web link provided in this module, answer the following questions about
replacing a center barrel in a Hornet aircraft:

What is the approximate cost of a Hornet aircraft?

What does it cost to replace the center barrel?

Do you feel this is cost effective? Why or why not?

Begin your post with the topic you are addressing and
then post your response. Reply to at least two of your peers, with at least one
of those replies falling in a different topic area than your original primary
post.

See Course Specific Resources within Resources for
grading guidelines.

SFTY 335 Module 9.6 Discussion

9.6 – Discussion: American Airlines Flight 191 Case Study
Reflection

44 unread replies.1414 replies.

In this discussion activity, address the following:

• • After
    reading all of these case studies, what have you learned? Summarize your
    lessons learned and identify at least three best practices associated
    with mechanical and structural factors in aviation safety that could be
    extracted from these cases.Note:Read others’ postings, first, and
    be sure to submit different best practices than those of your peers.
  • Reply
    to at leasttwoof your peers.

EachCase Study Reflection Discussionactivity earns
a maximum possible score of 100 points: 60 points for your original primary
response and 20 points for each of your two required replies. You are encouraged
to reply as often as you wish to others. The 5 Case Study Reflections combined
are worth 5% of your total grade. Review the following pdf document for grading
guidelines:

• • Case Study
    ReflectionDiscussion Evaluation Rubric

SFTY 335 Module 1.5 Chapter 1 Questions

Question 1

10 / 20pts

Describe static strength in terms of loads and load
factors.

Question 2

15 / 20pts

Describe rigidity requirements in terms of aerolastic
problems, including aileron reversal, divergence, flutter, and vibrations.

Question 3

0 / 20pts

What factors should be taken into account when
considering “service life”?

Question 4

18 / 20pts

What are the primary types of fuselage construction?

Question 5

15 / 20pts

Describe the different types of flight control surfaces
and the influence of load and load limits.

SFTY 335 Module 2.5 Case Study Analysis

This course contains five case study analysis activities,
along with follow-up discussions for reflection. You will analyze each case
study in terms of mechanical and structural factors and provide a two to three
page word-processed review of each case study.

For your first case study, complete an analysis of the
Aloha Airlines Flight 243 accident. Use any resources you wish to complete this
activity. Ensure you do a thorough Web search and check the vast database
resources available from ERAU’s Hunt Library. Here are some resources to get
you started:

Web Resources:

• Aloha Airlines Summary (Links to an external site.)
Source: U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (Links to an external site.)

• Aloha Flight 243 (Links to an external site.)Source:
Hawaiian Steam Engineering

• Lessons from Aloha (Links to an external site.)Source:
Aubury, M., International Aviation Safety Association (Links to an external
site.)

Alternative Resources:

• Kenai, Alaska – Dec.23,1987 (Links to an external
site.) Source: U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (Links to an external
site.)

Use the following template to prepare your analysis
review:

o Case Study Analysis Template (download the Word
document and save to your computer)

Written assignment paper formatting requirements are:
Times New Roman, 12-pt, and double-spaced. All sources should be cited using
theAmerican Psychological Association (APA) style and format, these resources
are located in the Academic Resources page. Papers must be grammatically sound
and free of spelling errors. See theResources area for helpful writing skills
websites.

Each Case Study Analysis activity is worth 100 points.
The 5 Case Studies combined are worth 30% of your total grade. Review the
following pdf document for grading guidelines:

o Case Study Analysis Evaluation Rubric

IMPORTANT: Your work will automatically be submitted to
the Turnitin anti-plagiarism tool. This software checks your writing against a
database of millions of written works and provides feedback on originality. You
will be able to view your originality report; however, you will not be
permitted to submit your paper a second time. Ensure that your work is entirely
your own and that you have not plagiarized any material. Cite your sources!

SFTY 335 Module 4.5 Case Study Analysis

For your second case study, complete an analysis of the
Space Shuttle Challenger accident. Use any resources you wish to complete this
activity. Ensure you do a thorough Web search and check the vast database
resources available from ERAU’s Hunt Library. See Module 2, Activity 2.5 for
complete activity requirements and grading guidelines.

Here are some resources to get you started:

Web Resources:

o Challenger 51-L 25 (Links to an external site.)

o Report of the (U.S.) Presidential Commission on the
Space Shuttle Challenger Accident (Links to an external site.)

Source: U.S. National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (Links to an external site.)

Use the following template to prepare your analysis
review:

o Case Study Analysis Template (download this Word
document and save to your computer)

Each Case Study Analysis activity is worth 100 points.
The 5 Case Studies combined are worth 30% of your total grade. Review the
following pdf document for grading guidelines:

o Case Study Analysis Evaluation Rubric

IMPORTANT: Your work will automatically be submitted to
the Turnitin anti-plagiarism tool. This software checks your writing against a
database of millions of written works and provides feedback on originality. You
will be able to view your originality report; however, you will not be
permitted to submit your paper a second time. Ensure that your work is entirely
your own and that you have not plagiarized any material. Cite your sources!

SFTY 335 Module 6.5 – Case Study Analysis: Japan
Airlines Flight 123 assignment

For your third case study, complete an analysis of the Japan
Airlines Flight 123 accident. Ensure you do a thorough Web search and check the
vast database resources available from ERAU’s Hunt Library. See Module 2,
Activity 2.5 for complete activity requirements and grading guidelines.

Here are some resources to get you started:

Presentation (pdf): JAL Flight 123 B747

Source:Lewis, J. E.(2010) /Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University

Web Resources:

• Civil Aviation Disasters – JAL 123 (Links to an
external site.) Source: Pilotfriend (Links to an external site.)

• Accident Description – JAL Flight 123 (Links to an
external site.) Source: Aviation Safety Network (Links to an external site.)

• CVR Transcript – JAL Flight 123 (Links to an external
site.) Source: Aviation Safety Network (Links to an external site.)

• Case Details – JAL Flight 123 (Links to an external
site.) Source: Japan Science and Technology Agency (Links to an external
site.)Failure Knowledge Database (Links to an external site.)

• Japan Airlines Flight 123, Boeing 747-SR100, JA8119
(Links to an external site.) Source: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
(Links to an external site.)

Use the following template to prepare your analysis
review:

o Case Study Analysis Template (download this Word
document and save to your computer)

Each Case Study Analysis activity is worth 100 points.
The 5 Case Studies combined are worth 30% of your total grade. Review the
following pdf document for grading guidelines:

o Case Study Analysis Evaluation Rubric

IMPORTANT: Your work will automatically be submitted to
the Turnitin anti-plagiarism tool. This software checks your writing against a
database of millions of written works and provides feedback on originality. You
will be able to view your originality report; however, you will not be
permitted to submit your paper a second time. Ensure that your work is entirely
your own and that you have not plagiarized any material. Cite your sources!

SFTY 335 Module 9.5 Case Study Analysis American
Airlines Flight 191 assignment latest2016 july

For your fifth case study, complete an analysis of the
American Airlines Flight 191 accident. Use any resources you wish to complete
this activity. Ensure you do a thorough Web search and check the vast database
resources available from ERAU’s Hunt Library. See Module 2, Activity 2.5 for
complete activity requirements and grading guidelines.

Here are some web resources to get you started:

• American Airlines Flight 191 (Links to an external
site.) Source: Aviation Safety Network (Links to an external site.)

• American Airlines Flight 191 (Links to an external
site.) Source: Texas Space Grant Consortium (Links to an external site.)

Use the following template to prepare your analysis
review:

o Case Study Analysis Template (download this Word
document and save to your computer)

Each Case Study Analysis activity is worth 100 points.
The 5 Case Studies combined are worth 30% of your total grade. Review the
following pdf document for grading guidelines:

? Case Study Analysis Evaluation Rubric

IMPORTANT: Your work will automatically be submitted to
the Turnitin anti-plagiarism tool. This software checks your writing against a
database of millions of written works and provides feedback on originality. You
will be able to view your originality report; however, you will not be
permitted to submit your paper a second time. Ensure that your work is entirely
your own and that you have not plagiarized any material. Cite your sources!

SFTY 335 final exam part 1

Question 1 10 pts

Describe rigidity requirements in terms of aerolastic
problems, including aileron reversal, divergence, flutter, and vibrations.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 2 10 pts

Describe the different types of flight control surfaces
and the influence of load and load limits.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 3 10 pts

Describe gust loads.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 4 10 pts

What is the relationship between landing and ground
loads?

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 5 10 pts

Describe high speed limit.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 6 10 pts

Describe the possible results if the high speed limit is
exceeded.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 7 10 pts

Describe crystal imperfections.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 8 10 pts

Describe the relationship between a load and a stress.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

SFTY 335 final exam part 2

Question 1 10 pts

Where do stresses occur in a “loaded” beam?

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 2 10 pts

Describe the characteristics of hollow and solid shafts
when subjected to torsional loads.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 3 10 pts

Describe the basic types of rivet failure modes.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 4 10 pts

Describe bearing failure analysis.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 5 10 pts

What is meant by “Modulus of Elasticity”?

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 6 10 pts

Describe “strain-hardening”.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 7 10 pts

Describe compressive failures in round tubes.

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

Flag this Question

Question 8 10 pts

Describe the purpose of alloying metals. How does this
relate to structural factors and aviation safety?

HTML Editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

p

SFTY 335 final exam part 3

Question 1

Not yet graded / 10 pts

Discuss the use of composites in terms of post crash
fires.

Question 2

Not yet graded / 10 pts

What is a laminar composite?

Question 3

Not yet graded / 10 pts

Describe “Elastic Stress Concentration”.

Question 4

Not yet graded / 10 pts

What effects do holes and notches have on stress
concentrations?

Question 5

Not yet graded / 10 pts

Describe how fatigue failures can be avoided.

Question 6

Not yet graded / 10 pts

In terms of fatigue, describe the “endurance
limit” of metals.

Question 7

Not yet graded / 10 pts

Describe stress corrosion. Discuss cause, identification,
removal and prevention.

Question 8

Not yet graded / 10 pts

Describe eddy current as a form of nondestructive
inspection. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.