Elements of Aeronautics Syllabus for B.Tech 3rd sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Elements of Aeronautics B.Tech (R13) thirdsem is as follows
OBJECTIVES:
To introduce the concepts of flying, International standard atmosphere, structural aspects of airplanes, brief description of systems, instruments and power plants used in airplanes.
UNIT I : HISTORY OF FLIGHT [8 hours]
Balloon flight – ornithopters – early airplanes by wright brothers, biplanes and monoplanes, developments in aerodynamics, materials, structures and propulsion over the years.
UNIT II : BASICS OF FLIGHT MECHANICS [9 hours]
Physical properties and structure 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, maneuvers.
UNIT III : AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATIONS [10 hours]
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.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
- Identify the component of Flight Identify suitable materials for Aircraft structure
- Perform basic calculation on Mechanics using Newton law for lift, drag and moment.
TEXT BOOKS:
- Anderson, J.D., “Introduction to Flight”, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
- Stephen. A. Brandt, “Introduction to Aeronautics: A design perspective” American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics,1997
REFERENCES:
- Kermode, A.C., “Mechanics of Flight”, Himalayan Book, 1997
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