Unit name | Aeronautics and Mechanics |
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Unit code | AENG11301 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Schenk |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit introduces a wide range of backgrounds to the basic concepts of aircraft aerodynamics, flight performance theory and practice, and the principles of mechanics. The unit provides a basic introduction to the use of MATLAB in aerospace engineering. The unit also includes a general lecture programme, example classes and a practical design/build/fly project to encourage them to take a wider view of aeronautics.
Students will have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of statics and dynamics, and an ability to analyse and solve related problems in mechanics;
show an appreciation of some of the important aspects of flight, in particular the basic aerodynamic characteristics and the conventional performance of fixed-wing aircraft, with the ability to calculate and analyse aspects of aircraft performance; be able to apply the MATLAB software package to the solution of basic problems in aerospace engineering
Lectures, flight project during weeks 4-8
70% 3-hour Examination in May/June 15% MATLAB project 10% In-class assessment 5% Flight Project
Meriam & Kraige, Engineering Mechanics Vol 1, Statics ISBN:1118164997
Meriam & Kraige, Engineering Mechanics Vol 2, Dynamics ISBN:1118083458
Houghton, E.L. Carpenter, P.W., “Aerodynamics for Engineering Students”, ISBN:0750651113
Anderson, An Introduction to Flight ISBN:0071086056
McCormick, B.W., “Aerodynamics, Aeronautics and Flight Mechanics”, ISBN:0471575062