EAS 4200
INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF AEROSPACE STRUCTURES
Catalog Description:
Principles of aircraft design and analysis.
Course Objectives:
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Design principles of major components of an aircraft.
Conceptual design of an aircraft.
Learning Outcomes:
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Stages of an aircraft design process.
Design principles of major components of an aircraft.
Conceptual design of an aircraft.
Major Topics:
Major components of an aircraft.
Design principles of aircrafts and their components.
Sizing from a conceptual sketch.
Airfoil and geometry selection.
Configuration layout and loft.
Propulsion and fuel system integration.
Performance and flight mechanics.
Payload consideration.
Prerequisites:
EML 3036, MAP 2302 or EGM 3311, EMA 3702
Textbook:
No textbook will be required. Instructor will provide handouts as necessary.
Reference books:
Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach (AIAA Education Series)
Daniel P. Raymer
Hardcover: 838 pages
Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast; 4 edition (August 31, 2006)
ISBN-10: 1563478293
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ISBN-13: 978-1563478291
Aircraft Performance & Design
John Anderson
Hardcover: 600 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 1 edition (December 5, 1998)
ISBN-10: 0070019711
ISBN-13: 978-0070019713
Class Schedule: TR 6:25pm - 7:40pm in EC1116.
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Grade will be determined on the basis of 1 midterm exam 25%
Final project
50%
Final Exam
25%
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Tentative Grading Scheme:
95 and above A
90 – 94.99 A85 – 89.99 B+
80 – 84.99 B
77 – 79.99
73 – 76.99
70 – 72.99
65 - 70
B- 60 - 65 D
C+ Below 60 F
C
C-
My office hours are on Tuesday 2:00pm-4:45pm and also by appointment. Please come to see me if you are
having problems or have suggestions on how to improve this rather compact course.
This is a preliminary syllabus subject to change. All changes will be announced in class
Contact information
Igor Tsukanov
Office
EC 3443
E-mail
igor.tsukanov.fiu@gmail.com
Office phone (305)-348-6103
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Program Educational Outcomes:
Mechanical & Materials Engineering Program
Educational Outcomes
(a) Ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics including statistics,
multivariable calculus and
differential equations, science
including physics, and engineering
(b) Ability to design and conduct
experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data
(c) Ability to design a system,
component, or process to meet
desired needs
Mark X if
Applies
Description
X
Students have to learn analytic and
numerical analysis methods of aircrafts
and their components.
X
Using the knowledge obtained in the
class students should be able to design
and analyze structural elements of
aerospace structures.
(d) Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) Ability to identify, formulate, and
solve engineering problems
X
(f) Understanding of professional and
ethical responsibility
X
(g) Ability to communicate effectively
X
Students should be able to formulate
and solve analysis problems for
components of aerospace structures.
Students should understand their
responsibility for designing safe
structures.
During the course students will have to
complete and present in the class a
course project which will require a team
effort.
(h) Broad education necessary to
understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global and
societal context
(i) Recognition of the need for, and an
ability to engage in life-long learning
X
(j) Knowledge of contemporary issues
X
(k) Ability to use the techniques, skills
and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
X
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Students should understand that this
course is one of their first steps towards
their professional growth.
The state-of-the-art overview of
engineering analysis methods and
techniques will be presented in the
class.
Students should be able to use software
packages to analyze major components
of aerospace structures.