| Unit name | Aeronautics and Mechanics |
|---|---|
| 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 includes a general lecture programme, example classes, a lab exercise, a practical design/build/fly project, and a basic introduction to the use of MATLAB in aerospace engineering.
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 20% MATLAB project 10% progress tests
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
