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 students to (i) fundamental concepts in classical mechanics (statics, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, linear and angular momentum) and (ii) the basic concepts of aircraft aerodynamics, flight performance theory and practice.
Aims: this unit aims to develop the ability to solve problems in mechanics, by introducing the fundamental concepts and demonstrating how these are applied to specific problems, as well as an appreciation of the fundamental concepts of aircraft flight and the ability to perform calculations on aircraft performance.
The unit comprises a general lecture series, example classes, a design/build/test flight project, a practical lab exercise, and a coursework assignment to solve engineering problems using MATLAB.
After completion of this unit, students should be able to:
This unit consists of: a lecture series on Mechanics (TB1) and Aeronautics (TB2), a design/build/test flight project (TB1), a practical lab exercise (TB2), and MATLAB labs and coursework (TB2).