Module Details

Module Code: DSGN C1609
Module Title: Aircraft Anatomy and Design 2
Title: Aircraft Anatomy and Design 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Edmond Tobin
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide students with the skills and techniques required to understand the basic concepts used in the conceptual design of an aircraft using industry standard tools.
To provide students with a foundation for subsequent modules in the area of aircraft design.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the basic theory of stress, strain and elasticity and how it relates to the loading of an aircraft.
LO2 Solve problems in mechanics.
LO3 Demonstrate an ability to fly a light aircraft in a flight simulator, from preflight to landing.
LO4 Identify a conceptual design solution path given airplane performance specifications.
LO5 Evaluate the effect of a high/low wing loading and power loading on the aircraft performance.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
None
 
Indicative Content
Mechanics - Statics
Elements of theory of stress, strain and elasticity: tension, compression, shear and torsion; Direct stress and direct strain, Modulus of elasticity, Application to compound sections. Poisson’s ratio, area and volumetric strain; three dimensional stress systems.
Aircraft Conceptual Design
• Parameter recordings in a flight simulator to include: Forces in flight, controls and stability, aspect ratio, wing loading and power loading. • Performance design specifications – Weight – Wing Loading calculations and validation – Wing area/span – Power requirements – Power Loading – Range – Performance trade-offs – Design optimization. • Computer aided 3D design model manipulation – Performance analysis in a flight simulation package.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
in class test
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class test
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The student will undertake the design or modification of an aircraft, which may include a project plan, a literature, design development using industry standard tools, presentation of results and a formal report.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The student will complete a terminal exam covering the topics of mechanics and aircraft loading
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Practical Exercises 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact Self-Directed Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Daniel P. Raymer. Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, 5e. Amer Inst of Aeronautics &, p.800, [ISBN: 1600869114].
  • Thomas C. Corke. (2003), Design of Aircraft, 1e. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., [ISBN: 0130892343].
  • Daniel P. Raymer. (2002), Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders, Design Dimension Press, p.143, [ISBN: 0972239707].
  • John P. Fielding. (1999), Introduction to Aircraft Design, Cambridge University Press, New York, [ISBN: 0521443199].
  • R. D. Hiscocks. (1995), Design of Light Aircraft, Richard Duncan Hiscocks, Vancouver, [ISBN: 0-9699809-0-6].
  • Jan Roskam, C. T. Lan. Airplane Aerodynamics and Performance, Darcorporation, p.547, [ISBN: 1884885446].
  • Lloyd Dingle, Mike Tooley. Aircraft Engineering Principles, Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005., Amsterdam, [ISBN: 075065015X].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Trevor Thom. (2004), The Air Pilot's Manual, 4e. Air Pilot Publisher Limited, p.456, [ISBN: 1843360683].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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