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.<\/p>\n
The detailed syllabus for Elements of Aeronautics B.Tech (R13) thirdsem is as follows<\/p>\n
OBJECTIVES<\/strong>:<\/p>\n To introduce the concepts of flying, International standard atmosphere, structural aspects of\u00a0airplanes, brief description of systems, instruments and power plants used in airplanes.<\/p>\n UNIT I : HISTORY OF FLIGHT<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 [8 hours] UNIT II : BASICS OF FLIGHT MECHANICS<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 [9 hours] UNIT III : AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATIONS<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [10 hours]
\nBalloon flight \u2013 ornithopters – early airplanes by wright brothers, biplanes and monoplanes,\u00a0developments in aerodynamics, materials, structures and propulsion over the years.<\/p>\n
\nPhysical properties and structure of the atmosphere, temperature, pressure and altitude relationships,\u00a0newton\u2019s law of motions applied to aeronautics – evolution of lift, drag and moment. aerofoils, mach\u00a0number, maneuvers.<\/p>\n
\nDifferent types of flight vehicles, classifications. components of an airplane and their functions.\u00a0conventional control, powered control, basic instruments for flying – typical systems for control \u00a0actuation.<\/p>\n