AE3301 Syllabus - Elements Of Aeronautical Engineering - 2021 Regulation Anna University
AE3301 Syllabus - Elements Of Aeronautical Engineering - 2021 Regulation Anna University
AE3301 | ELEMENTS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING | LTPC |
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3003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
• To acquire the knowledge on the Historical evaluation of Airplanes
• To learn the different component systems and functions
• To know the concepts of basic properties and principles behind the flight
• To learn the basics of different structures & construction
• To learn the various types of power plants used in aircrafts
• To learn the different component systems and functions
• To know the concepts of basic properties and principles behind the flight
• To learn the basics of different structures & construction
• To learn the various types of power plants used in aircrafts
UNIT I | HISTORY OF FLIGHT | 9 |
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Balloon flight-ornithopter-Early Airplanes by Wright Brothers, biplanes
and monoplanes, Developments in aerodynamics, materials, structures and
propulsion over the years.
UNIT II | AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATIONS AND ITS CONTROLS | 9 |
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Different types of flight vehicles, Classifications-Components of an
airplane and their functions- Conventional control, powered control- Basic
instruments for Flying-Typical systems for control actuation.
UNIT III | BASICS OF AERODYNAMICS | 9 |
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Physical Properties and structures of the Atmosphere, Temperature,
pressure and altitude relationships, Newton’s Law of Motions applied to
Aeronautics-Evolution of lift, drag and moment. Aerofoils, Mach number,
Manoeuvres.
UNIT IV | BASICS OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES | 9 |
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General types of construction, Monocoque, semi-monocoque and geodesic
constructions, typical wing and fuselage structure. Metallic and
non-metallic materials. Use of Aluminium alloy, titanium, stainless steel
and composite materials. Stresses and Strains-Hooke’s law- stress-strain
diagrams- elastic Constants-Factor of Safety.
UNIT V | BASICS OF PROPULSION | 9 |
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Basic ideas about piston, turboprop and jet engines – use of propeller and
jets for thrust Production - Comparative merits, Principle of operation of
rocket, types of rocket and typical applications, Exploration into space.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, the students will be
able to
CO1: Illustrate the history of aircraft & developments over the years
CO2: Ability to identify the types & classifications of components and control systems
CO3: Explain the basic concepts of flight & Physical properties of Atmosphere
CO4: Identify the types of fuselage and constructions.
CO5: Distinguish the types of Engines and explain the principles of Rocket
CO2: Ability to identify the types & classifications of components and control systems
CO3: Explain the basic concepts of flight & Physical properties of Atmosphere
CO4: Identify the types of fuselage and constructions.
CO5: Distinguish the types of Engines and explain the principles of Rocket
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Anderson, J.D., Introduction to Flight, McGraw-Hill; 8th edition, 2015
2. E Rathakrishnan, “Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Basic Principles of Flight”, John Wiley, NJ, 2021
3. Stephen.A. Brandt, Introduction to aeronautics: A design perspective, 2nd edition, AIAA Education Series, 2004.
2. E Rathakrishnan, “Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Basic Principles of Flight”, John Wiley, NJ, 2021
3. Stephen.A. Brandt, Introduction to aeronautics: A design perspective, 2nd edition, AIAA Education Series, 2004.
REFERENCES:
1. Sadhu Singh, “Internal Combustion Engines and Gas Turbine”, SS Kataraia
& Sons, 2015
2. Kermode, “Flight without Formulae”, Pitman; 4th revised edition 1989.
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