B.
E–Mechanical Engineering (2023-2024)
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (3-0-0)
Sub Code : ME7E201 CIE : 50 %
Hrs / Week : 03 SEE : 50 %
SEE Hrs : 3 Hrs Max. Marks : 100
Course outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Comprehend the components & configurations of various aircraft, aerodynamics of flight and the
behavior of an aircraft during flight.
2. Describe aircraft propulsion systems& their performance and the different attributes of the
mechanical, electrical & electronic systems used in airplanes..
3. Explain the structural & material characteristics of aircraft components and their manufacturing
specialties.
Course Contents
Module 1: Introduction
Historical developments in aerospace, basic components of an Aircraft, Aircraft Axis System,
Aircraft Motions, Control surfaces.
Types of Aircrafts: Fundamental classification of Aircraft, Conventional & Unconventional
Configurations of aircraft on the basis of wing position, Aspect ratio, planform, Lift & thrust
generation, Fuselage.
SLE: Classification of Aircraft on the basis of Take-off & Landing Systems & Power plant location
8 Hrs
Module 2: Aerodynamics
Basic Fluid Mechanics: Properties of Atmosphere, Bernoulli’s Equation, boundary layer and Flow
separation.
Aerofoils and wings: Aerofoil Nomenclature, Classification and Characteristics, Aerodynamic
Center, Center of Pressure and its effects, Theories of Lift Generation, Kutta-Joukowski Theorem,
Aerofoil Drag,
Supersonic Flight: Mach number, Shock wave, Principle of Shock formation, Critical Mach number,
sonic and supersonic flight effects.
SLE: Wing-Geometry Parameters, Wind Tunnel Systems: Components and functions. 8 Hrs
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Module 3: Flight Mechanics
Airplane performance: Equations of motion, Rate of climb, Gliding Flight, Time to climb, Range and
Endurance, Take-off and Landing Performance,
Aircraft Stability and Control: Forces & Moments on an aircraft in flight, Static and dynamic
stability, Longitudinal, Lateral and Roll stability; Basics of aircraft control.
SLE: Drag polar, turning flight, V-n diagram. 8 Hrs
Module 4: Aircraft Propulsion
Aircraft Power Plants: Introduction, Types: Piston, Turboprop, Turbofan and Turbojet engines. Use
of propellers and jets for thrust production; comparative merits
Engine performance parameters: Thrust, Specific Fuel Consumption, & Efficiency and Effect of
Altitude on the same. Thrust augmentation.
SLE: Thermodynamics of Gas Turbine engines components: Compressors, Combustor, Turbine and
Nozzle. 7 Hrs
Module 5: Aircraft Structures
Aircraft structures and materials: Types of construction, Monocoque, semi-monocoque and geodesic
construction, typical wing and fuselage structure. Metallic and non-metallic materials for aircraft
application,
SLE: Aircraft Design Process, Aircraft Manufacturing Industry 8 Hrs
Text Books:
1. Flight without Formulae by A.C Kermode, Pearson Education,10thEdn, Year 2009
2. Introduction to Flight by John. D. Anderson, Jr. 5th Edition, Year 2007
Reference Books:
1. Mechanics of Flight by A.C Kermode, Pearson Education,5thEdn, Year 2009
2. Fundamentals Of Flight by Shevell, Pearson Education, 2ndEdn, Year 2009
Assessment Methods:
Written Tests (Test-I, Test-II & Test-III) are Evaluated for 25 Marks each out of which sum of best
two for 50 marks are taken.
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Mapping of COs to POs & PSOs:
Course Programme Specific Outcomes
Outcomes Mapping of COs to POs that are satisfied by the COS
CO1 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO6 & PO7 PSO1, PSO3
CO2 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO6 & PO7 PSO1, PSO3
CO3 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO6 & PO7 PSO1, PSO3
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