AE 9202 Elements of Aeronautics syllabus download

AE9202 ELEMENTS OF AERONAUTICS L T P C
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OBJECTIVE
To introduce the basic concepts of aerospace engineering and the current
developments in the field.
UNIT I HISTORICAL EVALUATION 8
Early airplanes, biplanes and monoplanes, Developments in aerodynamics,
materials, structures and propulsion over the years.

UNIT II AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATIONS 5
Components of an airplane and their functions. Different types of flight vehicles,
classifications. Conventional control, Powered control, Basic instruments for flying,
Typical systems for control actuation.

UNIT III INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT 6
Physical properties and structure of the atmosphere, Temperature, pressure and
altitude relationships, Evolution of lift, drag and moment. Aerofoils, Mach number,
Maneuvers.

UNIT IV INTRODUCTION TO AIRPLANE STRUCTURES AND
MATERIALS 6
General types of construction, Monocoque, semi-monocoque and geodesic
construction, Typical wing and fuselage structure. Metallic and non-metallic
materials, Use of aluminium alloy, titanium, stainless steel and composite materials.

UNIT V POWER PLANTS USED IN AIRPLANES 5
Basic ideas about piston, turboprop and jet engines, Use of propeller and jets for
thrust production. Comparative merits, Principles of operation of rocket, types of
rockets and typical applications, Exploration into space.

TOTAL: 30 PERIODS

TEXT BOOKS
1..Anderson, J.D., “Introduction to Flight”, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
REFERENCE
1..Kermode, A.C., “Flight without Formulae”, McGraw-Hill, 1997.

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