Module Details
Module Code: |
DSGN C1609 |
Module Title:
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Aircraft Anatomy and Design 2
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Title:
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Aircraft Anatomy and Design 2
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Edmond Tobin
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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None
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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.
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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.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Practical | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Practical Exercises |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Self-Directed Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Daniel P. Raymer. Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, 5e. Amer Inst of Aeronautics &, p.800, [ISBN: 1600869114].
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Thomas C. Corke. (2003), Design of Aircraft, 1e. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., [ISBN: 0130892343].
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Daniel P. Raymer. (2002), Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders, Design Dimension Press, p.143, [ISBN: 0972239707].
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John P. Fielding. (1999), Introduction to Aircraft Design, Cambridge University Press, New York, [ISBN: 0521443199].
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R. D. Hiscocks. (1995), Design of Light Aircraft, Richard Duncan Hiscocks, Vancouver, [ISBN: 0-9699809-0-6].
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Jan Roskam, C. T. Lan. Airplane Aerodynamics and Performance, Darcorporation, p.547, [ISBN: 1884885446].
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Lloyd Dingle, Mike Tooley. Aircraft Engineering Principles, Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005., Amsterdam, [ISBN: 075065015X].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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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 |
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Other Resources |
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Irish Aviation Authority,
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IBIS,
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EASA,
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OpenVSP,
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Aircraft Design Software,
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