MAK 414 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL

Mechanical Engineering Department

ANALYSIS
Credit Hours 3 Theory 3
ECTS 6 Application/Recitation 0
Year/Term 2017-2018 / Summer Laboratory 0
Compulsory/Elective Elective
Prerequisite(s) MAK 206 Strength of Materials
Instructors Dr. Erdem Acar
Room: 122, Phone: 4257, E-mail: acar@etu.edu.tr
Assistants To be announced

Class/Laboratory Wednesday 14:30 - 16:20 (176)

Schedule Friday 16:30 - 18:20 (176)
Catalog Description Main structural elements of aircraft structures. Loads on the aircraft. V-N
diagrams. Energy methods. Structural analysis of thin-walled open section beams.
Structural analysis of thin-walled closed section beams. Torque box. Structural
analysis of aircraft sub-structures (rib, frame, etc). Elastic stability: Buckling of
columns and plates.
Course Learning 1. Gain knowledge of modern aerospace materials and selection for various aircraft
Outcomes components
2. Use engineering science tools such as advanced mathematics, stress analysis
3. Perform stress and deformation analysis on common structural forms found on
aerospace structures
4. Design simple aircraft structures to support mechanical loads
Text Book(s) There is no unique textbook for this course.
References and Other  T.H.G. Megson, Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, Fourth
Course Material Edition, Elsevier, 1990.
 D.J. Peery and J.J. Azar, Aircraft Structures, Mc Graw Hill, 1982.
 B.K. Donaldson, Analysis of Aircraft Structures, McGraw-Hill, 1993.
 M. Niu, Airframe Stress Analysis and Sizing, Hong Kong Conmilit Press
Ltd., 1999.
Contribution to the Mathematics and Basic Sciences 20
Curriculum (%) Engineering Topics 50
Engineering Design 30
General Education -
Expected Performance Performance Measures Quantity Contribution (%)
Measures and Tentative Midterms 1 35
Grading
Homework 4-5 15
Final 1 50
Other ( ) - -
 COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Aircraft Structures
2 Energy Methods in Structural Analysis
3 Energy Methods in Structural Analysis (continued)
4 Structural Analysis of Thin Walled Open Section Beams
5 Structural Analysis of Thin Walled Open Section Beams (continued)
6 Structural Analysis of Thin Walled Open Section Beams (continued)
7 Structural Analysis of Thin Walled Closed Section Beams
8 Structural Analysis of Thin Walled Closed Section Beams (continued)
9 Structural Analysis of Aircraft Sub-Structures
10 Structural Analysis of Aircraft Sub-Structures (continued)
11 Elastic Stability
12 Elastic Stability(continued)

RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering X
2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
3 constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, X
manufacturability, and sustainability
4 An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems X
6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7 An ability to communicate effectively in English and in Turkish
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
8
global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning X
10 A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
11 X
engineering practice

Prepared by : Dr. Erdem Acar Date: 04/05/2018