ASE2512 Aerospace Structures - II L T P C

Version 2019-1 Date of Approval: May 2019 3 0 0 3

Pre-requisites/ Exposure Mechanics of Solids, Aerospace Structures-I
Co-requisites

Course Catalog
Knowledge of basic mechanics and structures-I is crucial to comprehend the contents of this course.
This course provides exhaustive knowledge to the students about the buckling and post buckling
behavior of columns, plates and beams, which serve as a foundation for solving critical aerospace
problems.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to
1. Equip the students to understand the analytical study of the buckling behavior of columns and
plates.
2. Provide the knowledge to the students about the post buckling behavior of plates and field
beams under tension.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to
CO1. Identify, explain, apply and analyze the fundamentals of buckling of columns and plates.
CO2. Identify, describe and determine the buckling of open sections.
CO3. Identify, explain and analyze the post buckling behavior of plates.
CO4. Identify, explain, apply and analyze the fundamentals of buckling of columns.
CO5. List and explain the different types of stress & strain measurement techniques.
Course Content
Blooms Number
Modules
level* of hours

Module 1: Elastic Buckling of Columns

Stability criteria: equilibrium approach, energy approach, imperfection L1, L2,
8
approach, dynamic approach; Higher order governing equation; Large L3, L4
deflection of columns; Buckling of laminated composite columns;
Approximate Techniques: Timoshenko’s method, Rayleigh-Ritz method,
Galerkin’s technique; Effect of shear on buckling load; Problems.

Module 2: Buckling of Open Sections

Torsional load –deformation characteristics; Equilibrium approach in
L1, L2 8
Torsional Buckling & Torsional-Flexural Buckling; Energy Approach:
Rayleigh-Ritz Method; Problems.
 Module 3: Elastic Buckling of Thin Plates
Introduction; Equilibrium approach; Energy Approach; Approximate L1, L2,
8
Techniques: Rayleigh-Ritz method, Galerkin’s Technique; Buckling of L4
Stiffened Plates, Circular Plates & Thick Rectangular Plates; Problems.

Module 4: Post-Buckling Behavior of Plates

L1, L2,
Introduction; Governing Equation; Energy Approach; Complete Tension 5
L3, L4
Field Beams; Semi-Tension Field Beam; Angle of Diagonal Tension.

Module 5: Inelastic Buckling of Columns

L1, L2,
Double Modulus Theory; Tangent Modulus Theory; Eccentrically Loaded 4
L3, L4
Columns; Empirical Relations for Short Columns.

Module 6: Measurement of Stress & Strain

Measurement of Strain and Stress; Techniques & principles of
L1, L2 3
measurement; Strain Gauges; Photoelasticity: principle, working,
applications.

*Bloom’s Level: L1-Knowledge; L2-Comprehension; L3-Application; L4-Analysis; L5-Synthesis, L6-Evaluation

Text & Reference Books

Text:
1. N. G. R. Iyengar, “Structural stability of Columns and Plates”, 1 st Edition, affiliated East-
West Press (Pvt.) Ltd., New Delhi, 1986.
2. D. J. Perry, “Aircraft Structures”, Dover Publications, 2011.
3. T. H. G. Megson, “Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students”, Elsevier India, 2005.
Reference:
1. S. P. Timoshanko, and J. N. Goodier, “Theory of Elastic Stability”, 2 nd Edition, Dover
Publications Inc., New York, 2009.
2. N. C. Sinha, “Elements of Structural Analysis”, New Central Book Agency, 2011
Modes of Evaluation: Quiz/Assignment/ Seminar/Written Examination
Examination Scheme:
Components A CT S/V/Q HA EE
Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70
A: Attendance, CT: Class Test, S/V/Q: Seminar/Viva/Quiz, HA: Home Assignment, EE: End Semester
Examination;

CO, PO and PSO Mapping

PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4
CO1 1 1 - 2 - - - - - - - - 1 - - -
CO2 1 1 - 2 - - - - - - - - 1 - - -
CO3 1 1 - 2 - - - - - - - - 1 - - -
CO4 1 1 - 2 - - - - - - - - 1 - - -
CO5 1 1 - 2 - - - - - - - - 1 - - -
1: strongly related, 2: moderately related and 3: weakly related