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AE212 Introduction To Aeronautical Design: Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Clarkson University

This document outlines the syllabus for the Spring 2011 AE212 Introduction to Aeronautical Design course at Clarkson University. It lists the three instructors, meeting times and location, office hours, and course website. The course introduces concepts of aircraft design, aerodynamics, performance, stability and control, structures, propulsion, and manufacturing. Students will learn to apply technical knowledge to engineering design problems and model aeronautical systems. Evaluation will be based on assignments, quizzes, a design report, and a final exam.

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AE212 Introduction To Aeronautical Design: Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Clarkson University

This document outlines the syllabus for the Spring 2011 AE212 Introduction to Aeronautical Design course at Clarkson University. It lists the three instructors, meeting times and location, office hours, and course website. The course introduces concepts of aircraft design, aerodynamics, performance, stability and control, structures, propulsion, and manufacturing. Students will learn to apply technical knowledge to engineering design problems and model aeronautical systems. Evaluation will be based on assignments, quizzes, a design report, and a final exam.

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AE212 Introduction to

Aeronautical Design
Department of Mechanical and
Aeronautical Engineering
Clarkson University

Spring Syllabus 2011

Instructors:
Professor Ratan Jha (CAMP 364, 268-7686, [email protected])
Professor Pier Marzocca (CAMP 234, 268-3875, [email protected])
Professor Ken Visser (CAMP 361, 268-7687, [email protected])

Lectures: Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 - 9:15 SC162

Office Hours: T, Th 2:30-4:30; W 11:00-12:00 CAMP364

Course Site: www.clarkson.edu/~ratan/Teaching/AE212/

Prerequisites: ES 100, ES 220, PH 131 and Sophomore status

Learning Objectives:
To introduce the student to the concepts of aircraft design, aerodynamics, performance, stability &
control, structures, propulsion, and manufacturing and to encourage the student to apply their technical
knowledge toward engineering design and problem solving. Additional objectives include: utilizing the
computer as an engineering modeling and analysis tool, providing practice in professional-level
communications, raising awareness of professional ethical issues in engineering, familiarization with
experimental facilities and the aeronautical engineering labs and finally, to encourage self-study as a
process for continuing professional education

Required Texts: Introduction to Aeronautics: A Design Perspective, Brandt, S. A. et al.,


AIAA Education Series, 2nd edition, 2004
References:
The Aerodynamic Design of Aircraft, Kuchemann, D, 1978
The Anatomy of the Aeroplane, Stinton, D, 2nd ed. 1998
Synthesis of Subsonic Airplane Design, Torenbeek, E. 1982
Design of Aircraft, Cooke, T , Prentice Hall 2003

Learning Outcomes1:
1. Students will acquire basic introductory concepts of aircraft design and related subjects
and be able to approach open-ended (design) problems by applying a rational design
process that includes defining the problem, specifying requirements, generating possible
solutions, evaluating those solutions, and reporting the results. They will be able to use
techniques such as creative problem solving principles, weighted objectives tables, and
concept sketches to help with the design process.[C]

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Letters in brackets refer to AE Program Outcomes in the MAE Student Handbook pages 3 - 4
2. Students will be able to model a simple aeronautical system, and implement the solution
of that model by writing a computer program. The model will have a variety of adjustable
variables and will include a graphical display of the predicted performance. [A,C,E,K]
3. Students will be able to construct a glider using principles of flight and assess glider
performance based on test flights. [A,B,D]
4. Students will be able to write professional-style design reports. They will be able to use
CAD to prepare 2D technical drawings of their design. [G,K]

5. Students will be aware of professional codes of ethics, and will be able to apply the
fundamental canons to case studies. [F]

Attendance: Attendance is expected for every class as students are responsible for the material
presented and class discussions held during class, but it is not mandated. It is hoped that students
conduct themselves as professionals and make every effort to learn as much as they can on the
subject. Attendance in class is one of those efforts. If a student is absent for a quiz or any other
in-class requirement and does not discuss this with the instructor no grade will be given.

Assignments: Assignments are due in class on the date due. Late assignments will be accepted
and are reduced in grade by 50% for each day late.

Course Outline:
Week Topics
1/6 Introduction
1/11,13 Aeronautics – Historical Design Thinking / Basic Aero 1
1/18,20 Aeronautics – Basic Aero 2/ Lift
1/25,27 Aeronautics – Drag and Wing Shape Effects
2/1,3 Aeronautics – CAD and Design
2/8 Performance, Stability , and Control
2/10 *************** Feb Break *****************
2/15,17 Performance, Stability , and Control
2/22,24 Performance, Stability , and Control
3/1,3 Performance, Stability , and Control
3/8,10 Structures
3/15,17 *************** Spring Break *****************
3/22,24 Structures
3/29,31 Structures
4/5,7 Motivational Break
4/12,14 Structures (Exam on April 14th, In-class)
4/19,21 Glider Competition
4/26 Final Exam

Evaluation Methods: Several quizzes and assignments will be given during the semester to
encourage keeping up with the material. Below is a breakdown of the marking scheme. See
additional handouts for details on the individual items below:

Assignments 35%
Quizzes 20%
Design Report 15%
Final Exam 30%

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Letters in brackets refer to AE Program Outcomes in the MAE Student Handbook pages 3 - 4

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