Optimizing Rocket Component Design for Simplified Manufacturing in Aerospace Engineering Applications

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Structure of the Thesis 2. Fundamentals of Rocket Components 2.1 Types and Functions 2.2 Material Considerations 2.3 Current Manufacturing Methods 3. Design Optimization Techniques 3.1 Design for Manufacturability 3.2 Computational Design Tools 3.3 Case Studies and Applications 4. Simplified Manufacturing Process 4.1 Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace 4.2 Automation and Robotics 4.3 Cost Analysis and Efficiency 5. Material Innovation and Selection 5.1 Advances in Composite Materials 5.2 Lightweight Metals and Alloys 5.3 Thermal and Mechanical Properties 6. Case Study Analysis 6.1 Successful Industry Implementations 6.2 Comparative Analysis 6.3 Lessons Learned 7. Challenges and Limitations 7.1 Technical and Economic Barriers 7.2 Regulatory and Safety Issues 7.3 Future Research Directions 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Aerospace Engineering 8.3 Recommendations for Future Work