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Unit name |
AVDASI 2 - Structural Design and Communication |
Unit code |
AENG21350 |
Credit points |
10 |
Level of study |
I/5
|
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
|
Unit director |
Dr. Farrow |
Open unit status |
Not open |
Pre-requisites |
AENG 11600 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department |
Department of Aerospace Engineering |
Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
Lectures on design methods from Visiting Professors complement design project work involving completion of an initial design of a light aircraft fuselage; with some finite-element calculations.
Aims:
To provide basic experience of the design, build and test of structures, analysis of mechanisms and the written and oral communication of engineering information.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit the students will:
- be able to carry out and clearly document structural design for various structural configurations using a range of analysis methods, working from initial sizing through to preliminary design and gain specific experience of the design, build and test of a small scale semi-monocoque wing box structure based on requirements of geometric envelope, stiffness, strength and stability.
- understand the function of various types of mechanisms within mechanical and aeronautical systems and be able to apply analytical and graphical methods to kinematics of planar mechanisms and calculate idealised load transfers across complex mechanisms, including aircraft control systems using the principle of virtual work;
- be able to prepare and deliver verbal presentations on technical material.
Teaching Information
Lectures, example classes, labs.
Assessment Information
- A - 80% Assessed exercises and assignments (Dr Farrow, wk 16, 20, 24)
- B - 15% Assessed Mechanisms exercises (Dr Scarpa)
- C - 5% Assessed Oral Communication Skills exercise (Personal Tutor, wk1-10)
Reading and References
Examples of recommended reading include:
- Bruhn Analysis & Design of Flight Vehicle Structures Tri-State Offset Company