Introduction to design: role of design in engineering, problem analysis, conceptual design and analysis, systems thinking, detailed design, design for...
Introductory concepts and definitions: Thermo-dynamic systems, fluid properties. Energy, work, heat. First law. Cycles. Properties of a pure, simple...
Dimensions and units, continuum fluid mechanics. Properties of fluids. Fluid statics, the standard atmosphere. Manometry and pressure measurement....
Particles in motion. Rigid bodies in motion. Work and Energy. Impulse and Momentum. Methods. Applications: clutch and brake systems. Vibrating...
The statics will cover rigid body equilibrium. Two and three-force members. Trusses, frames and machines. Method of joints, section, members. Dry...
Displacement, velocity, and acceleration analysis of simple link and rotating systems using vector polygons and complex-polar numbers. Inertia forces...
This course provides students with an introduction to the principles and practice of engineering design. Course instructors provide one or more...
Airplane evolution. Aircraft and spacecraft anatomy. Atmospheric properties. Basic Aerodynamics, source of aerodynamic forces, and aerodynamic shapes....
The Clausius inequality. Entropy change. Isentropic processes. Entropy balance for closed and open systems. Processes and cycles depicted on...
Finite wings and effects of wing geometry, viscosity and compressibility. Aerodynamic forces on wings and bodies. Lift, drag and moment coefficients....
Mechanical properties of materials, materials testing: tensile properties, hardness, impact, fatigue; engineering materials systems,...
Mathematical model representation of physical control systems which involve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components. Open and...
Torsion of shafts, Torsional and flexural shear flow in open and closed thin-walled sections, Analysis of deflection, bending moment in statically...
The course will address the component design process, starting with conceptualization and progressing through design optimization, material selection,...
Legislated performance and related safety requirements: FAR and other airworthiness standards. Take off and landing performance, including...
Aircraft structural integrity concepts and stress analysis methods. Fail-safe vs. safe-life design. Component life estimation. Load spectra, damage...
Review of basic equations. Wave propagation in compressible media. Isentropic flow of a perfect gas. Normal shock waves. Unsteady flow. Oblique shock...
Fundamentals of finite elements method will be explained. Application of finite elements to stress analysis, heat transfer and free vibrations will be...
Introduction to aerospace propulsion. Review of gas dynamics and thermodynamics. Propellers, theory and design. Internal combustion engines:...
Fundamentals of avionics and aircraft systems will be introduced, including avionics systems framework and design; instrument and crew-plane...