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An examination of aviation/aerospace's interaction with the world from the viewpoint of positive and negative effects. Short term and long term effects will be investigated to highlight the major challenges associated with forming a sustainable future from a local to global level by examining case studies and best management practices.
In this course the business and hardware life cycles of flight vehicles are investigated. The course provides an analysis of evolution of aviation/aerospace businesses through the typical stages of existence and examines sustainable business and environmentally sound methods to prolong or maintain the market share.
Aviation and aerospace industries today reach across cultural and international boundaries. This course addresses the global aspects of building and sustaining the aviation and aerospace workforce by examining staffing techniques, cross-cultural communications, diversity, workforce development and social equity.
Successful sustainability solutions stretch across many disciplines in any industry. This course examines the need to apply an interdisciplinary
methodology to solving sustainability concerns for aviation/aerospace industries. Appropriate technical solutions are best derived through
collaboration and appreciate of diverse contributions; a systematic process. Communication across teams, organizations, regulatory authorities and the general public is stressed in the course
Systems in aviation and aerospace are complex and diverse across many global platforms. This course investigates the design, development and maintenance of not only aerospace vehicles, but the systems needed to maintain them, through application of forward thinking engineering, environmental and management practices to determine sustainable solutions.
Introduction to mechanical behavior of common aerospace materials as it relates to structural performance. Methods for strengthening and toughening of metals ceramics and composites. Materials selection basics using functions, constraints, objectives. Ashby materials property charts. Materials selection with multiple constraints and conflicting objectives and shape factors. Designing hybrid materials and composites. Case studies from general and aerospace engineering. Course project
Basic equations of the theory of elasticity. Energy principles. Formulation and assembly of stiffness matrices and load vectors for elastic solids. Modeling considerations. Solution methods Computer implementation of finite element and stress analysis procedures. Interpretation of computer solutions. Design applications.
Review of numerical optimization techniques. Structural applications of linear and discrete methods, approximation techniques and sensitivity analysis, shape and topology optimization. Optimality criteria methods. Applications to trusses, frames and composite laminates. Optimization simulations using computer graphics software. Emphasis on modern optimization techniques linked to numerical methods of structural analysis (finite element method) through a structural design course project.
General introduction of structural health monitoring and nondestructive evaluation techniques of mechanical and aerospace structural components. Passive and active damage analysis through intelligent actuation and sensing systems. Damage detection, diagnosis, and prognosis are discussed utilizing signal processing techniques and physics based approaches.
This course includes a history of atmospheric flight, properties of the atmosphere, concepts of fluid flows, dimensional analysis, airfoil and wing aerodynamics, propulsion including reciprocating and gas turbines, airplane performance, and stability and control.
This course is an introduction to general aeronautics. It includes the study of physical mathematics, weight and balance, government regulations regarding aircraft maintenance, common and special tools and measuring devices, fluid lines, hardware, aircraft servicing, and documentation.
This course is an introduction to aircraft electrical systems. The study of the principles and concepts of basic DC and AC electrical theory, magnetism, batteries, generators, motors, voltage regulators, circuit protection, and electrical component installations are included in this course.
This course is an introduction to airframe structures, appropriate applications and repairs. The study of aircraft wood, dope, fabric, sheet metal, welding theory and methods of fabrication are included in this course.
This course is an introduction to airframe systems and applications. The study of airframe systems such as aircraft electrical system, fuel systems, cabin atmosphere control systems, instrument systems, communication and navigation systems, ice and rain control systems, fire protection systems, and aircraft inspection are included in this course.
This course is an introduction into the characteristics of the reciprocating engine. Topics of study include theory, construction, propeller systems, fuel metering, lubrication, exhaust, engine installation and overhaul, and operational maintenance procedures.
This course is an introduction into aircraft propulsion systems and applications. Theory, principles of operation, and controls and systems for propellers and turbine engines are analyzed in this course.
