Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, the student should be able to explain basic principles of elasticity. The student should be
able to calculate loads acting on the aircraft. He should also be able to do stress analysis of statically determinate
and indeterminate structures by matrix method and Finite Element methods.

Total No. of Lectures – 42

Lecture wise breakup Number of
Lectures
BASIC ELASTICITY 7
Equations of equilibrium, plane stress, stresses on inclined planes, principal stresses,
1
compatibility equations, plane strain, principal strains, stress-strain relationship, numerical
problems, 2- D problems, stress functions, bending of end loaded cantilever.
STATICALLY DETERMINATE AND INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES 7
Statically determinate and indeterminate trusses. Truss analysis by method of joints, Truss
2
analysis with single and double redundancy, other structures with single redundancy, shear
center.
MATRIX METHODS 7
Introduction of flexible and stiffness methods, choice of method , stiffness matrix for elastic
3
springs, analysis of pin jointed framework, stiffness matrix for uniform beams. Finite
Element Method for continuum structures
ELASTIC BUCKLING OF COLUMNS AND PLATES 7
Buckling load of Euler columns with different end conditions, beam columns, effect of
4
initial imperfections, pure bending of thin plates, plates subjected to distributed transverse
loads.
LOADS ON AIRCRAFT 7
5 Pure translation, inertia forces on rotating bodies, load factors for translational acceleration,
load factors for angular acceleration, numerical problems.
ANALYSIS OF AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS 7
Loads on structural components, functions of structural components, fabrication of structural
6
components, connections, V-n diagram, Gust loads, crack propagation, stress concentration
factor, crack tip plasticity, crack propagation rates.

Number of
List of Experiments:
Turns
1 To prove Maxwell Reciprocal theorem for a cantilever beam 1
2 To prove Maxwell Reciprocal theorem for a simply supported beam 1
3 To find shear centre of channel section 1
4 To find shear centre of Z section 1
5 To find direct strain in a cantilever by strain gauge 1
6 To find direct strain in a simply supported beam by strain gauge 1
7 Stress analysis of a truss by using software 2
8 Stress analysis of a cantilever column by using software 2
9 Stress analysis of a pinned column by using software 2
10 Stress analysis of a column with both ends fixed by using software 1

Course Outcomes: By the end of this course , the student will be able to
1 Perform stress analysis of beams ,columns and trusses by applying various methods.
2 Calculate deflection of structures by various methods.
3 Perform stress analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures.

Suggested Books:
Year of
Sr.
Name of Book/ Authors/ Publisher Publication/
No.
Reprint
1 “Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students”, T.H.G.Megson ,4 th Ed., Elsevier Ltd. 2012
2 “Aircraft structures”, D.J.Peery and J.J.Azhar, 2 nd Ed., McGraw Hill 1996
3 “Aircraft structures”, D.J.Peery ,McGraw Hill 1950
4 “Structural stability of Columns and Plates”, N G R Iyengar, John Wiley & sons 1988

Course Name : ELEMENTS OF AERODYNAMICS

Course Code : AEN 433
Credits : 4
L T P : 3-0-2

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, the student should be able to differentiate between various types of fluid flow. The student
should be able to understand physical significance of Bernoulli’s equation, momentum equation and Navier Stokes
equations. The students should be able to apply concepts of viscous flow to calculate laminar and turbulent
boundary layer.

Total No. of Lectures – 42

Lecture wise breakup Number of
Lectures
INTRODUCTION 10
Fluid statics, Continuum and free molecular flows, inviscid and viscous flows, incompressible
and compressible flows. Newtonian and Non-Newtonian flows. Streamlines, Pathlines,
1
Streaklines, Pitot static tube, measurement of air-speed, pressure coefficient. Aerodynamic
force and moments. Dimensional analysis, non-dimensional parameters, Mach number,
Reynolds number, flow similarity.
KINEMATICS OF FLUID FLOW 6
Lagrangian and Eulerian methods, Description of properties in a moving fluid, Gradient of a
2
scalar field , Divergence and Curl of a vector field, Line, Surface and Volume integrals and
their relationship ,Finite control volume and molecular approach, Divergence of velocity.
DYNAMICS OF FLUID FLOW 10
Equation of conservation of mass for control volume, special form of equation of conservation
3 of mass, differential form of equation of conservation of mass, Euler's and Navier-Stoke
equations. Derivation of Bernaulli's equation for inviscid and viscous flow fields. Momentum
equation in integral form. Application of momentum equation.
INVISID-INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW 10
Incompressible flow in a duct , Condition on velocity for incompressible flow. Laplace's
equations. Vorticity and circulation ,Potential function, stream function. Basic elementary
4
flows: Uniform flows, source flow, Doublet flow and Vortex flow. Superimposition of
elementary flows. Non lifting and lifting flow over a circular cylinder, comparison with real
flow over circular cylinder. Kutta-Joukowski theorem, generation of lift.
BOUNDARY LAYER THEORY 6
Boundary layer concept, boundary layer properties, derivation of Prandtl's boundary layer
5
equations, Blasius solution, Karman's Integral equation. Turbulent boundary layer over a
plate, skin friction drag, boundary layer control.

Number of
List of Experiments:
Turns
1 Flow visualization on symmetrical airfoil at various angles of attack 1
2 Flow visualization on flapped aerofoil at various angles of attack 1
3 Flow visualization on cylinder at various angles of attack 1
4 Flow visualization on cambered airfoil at various angles of attack 1
5 Flow visualization on delta wing at various angles of attack 1
6 To find airspeed in the low speed wind tunnel 1
7 To find pressure coefficient distribution on symmetrical airfoil 1
8 To find pressure coefficient distribution on cambered airfoil 2
9 To determine pressure distribution over a flat plate 2
10 To determine boundary layer thickness over a flat plate at various location 2

Course Outcomes:
By the end of this course, the student will be able to apply concepts of various types of fluid flow for
1
calculation of aerodynamic forces and moments on aerodynamic bodies.
2 The students will be able to solve laminar and turbulent boundary layers over the flat plate
3 The students will be able to find lift force over a body by Kutta Zhukowsky theorem

Suggested Books:
Year of
Sr.
Name of Book/ Authors/ Publisher Publication/
No.
Reprint
“Fundamentals of Aerodynamics”, John D.Anderson(Jr.) 5th Ed., McGraw Hill Education (I) 2013
1
Pvt. Ltd.
“Aerodynamics for Engineering Students”, E.L.Houghton and P.W.Carpenter, 4 th Ed., CBS 1996
2
Publishers , India
3 “Boundary Layer Theory”, H.Schlichting, 6th Ed. , McGraw Hill Publications 1968
4 “Fluid Mechanics”, Frank M.White 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill 1986

Course Name : AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Course Code : AEN 434
Credits : 4
L T P : 3-1-0

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, the student should be able to describe the concepts related to atmosphere, aerodynamic
characteristics, steady flight, accelerated flight and energy methods. The student should be able to estimate the
performance of an aircraft during steady and accelerated flights.

Total No. of Lectures – 42

Lecture wise breakup Number of
Lectures
THE STANDARD ATMOSPHERE AND AIRFLOW 6
Standard atmosphere, Relation between geo-potential and geometric altitudes, Pressure,
1 temperature and density altitudes. Relations for isothermal and gradient atmospheric regions,
Stability of atmosphere, Measurement of air-speed: Indicated airspeed, Calibrated airspeed,
Equivalent airspeed and True airspeed, Airspeed indicator.
AERODYNAMIC DRAG 5
Drag, Causes of drag, Types of drag, Factors affecting drag. Drag polar, Compressibility
2
drag, Design for minimum drag, Estimation of drag of complete airplane for subsonic and
supersonic cases, Terminal velocity.
AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS 8
Force and Moment coefficients from dimensional analysis and their variation with angle of
attack, Lift, Drag and moment coefficients, Relations between lift and drag, Aerodynamic
3 center, Center of pressure, Pressure distribution over 2-D airfoil, Estimation of aerodynamic
characteristics from measured pressure distribution, Variation of aerodynamic coefficients
with Reynold's Number and Mach number, Effect of span, aspect ratio, plan form, sweep,
taper and twist on aerodynamic characteristics of a lifting surface, Delta wing aerodynamics.
HIGH LIFT DEVICES 3
4
Maximum lift coefficient of airfoils, Leading and trailing edge devices, The deep stall,
 Propulsive lift, V/STOL configurations.
AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE IN STEADY FLIGHT 8
Straight and Level flight, Variation of drag with flight speed, Minimum drag conditions,
Variation of power with flight speed, Minimum power conditions, Gliding flight, Shallow
5
and steep angles of glide, Sinking speed, Minimum sinking speed, Time of descent,
Climbing flight at shallow angles, Correction for steep angles, Time to flight, Maximum rate
of climb.
AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE IN ACCELERATED FLIGHT 8
Take-off and landing, Calculation of take-off ground run and take off distances, Minimum
6
ground run, Assisted take-off, Calculation of landing ground run and landing distances,
Range and endurance, Numerical problems.
MANEUVERS &ENERGY METHODS 4
Maneuvering performance, Introductory comments on spins and stalls, Analysis of Spin,
7
Various types of stalling behaviour of wings, Turning flight, Maneuvers in 3-D space,
Karman’s method of JATO, Energy method of performance calculations

Course Outcomes: By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
Estimate and analyze the performance of various types of aircrafts for un-accelerated and accelerated/
1
maneuvering flights conditions.
2 Estimate thrust and power requirement for various flight conditions.
Estimate various other performance parameters such as cruise performance, climb performance, range,
3
endurance etc.
4 Estimate and analyze the landing and take-off performance.
5 Estimate and analyze aircraft performance practically in the field.

Suggested Books:
Year of
Sr.
Name of Book/ Authors/ Publisher Publication/
No.
Reprint
1 “Aircraft Performance and Design”, J. D. Anderson Jr., TATA McGRAW-HILL 2010
2 “Introduction to Flight”, J. D. Anderson Jr., TATA McGRAW-HILL 2007
“Aerodynamics for Engineering Students”, E.L. Houghton and N.B. Carruthers, Butterworth 1984
3
Heinamann

Course Name : AIRCRAFT PROPULSION

Course Code : AEN 435
Credits : 4
L T P : 3 0 2

Course Objectives: At the end of the course, the students should be able to
Analyze thermodynamics of an aircraft jet engine and calculate the performance measures, such as thrust and
specific fuel consumption in terms of design requirement. Be able to estimate the best possible engine performance
as a function of principal design parameters, such as maximum engine temperature, pressure ratio, and flight speed.
Analyze the internal mechanisms of gas turbine engine components and understand the factors that limit the
practical performance of inlets, combustion chambers, and nozzles. Understand the operating characteristics of
compressors and turbines and knowledge about other propulsion systems.

Total No. of Lectures – 42

Lecture wise breakup Number of
Lectures
REVIEW OF BASIC THERMODYNAMICS 8
1 Basic thermodynamics, Processes, Gas laws and Properties: Enthalpy, pressure temperature,
entropy. Introduction to heat transfer, heat exchangers. Introduction to propulsion.
 AIRCRAFT PISTON ENGINES 10
The internal combustion engine process, brief history, G.I and C.I engines,4-stroke and 2-
stroke engines, air standard cycles, various types of arrangements for multi cylinder aircraft
2
engines ,their merits and operational efficiencies, cooling, lubricating and ignition systems,
valve timing diagrams, I.H.P, B.H.P. and S.H.P., performance, effect of altitude, power
required and power available, supercharging.
AIRCRAFT GAS TURBUNE ENGINES 10
Air standard Brayton cycle, actual gas turbine engine cycle, compressor and turbine
efficiencies , compressor and turbine work, centrifugal and axial type of compressors, their
3 compressive action, relative merits in operations, combustion chambers, simplex and duplex
burners, expansion process, turbine materials for different components, engine intake and
exhaust nozzles, afterburners, thrust augmentation, turboprop, turbo shaft and turbofan
engines, multi shaft gas turbine engines, thrust equation, installed and uninstalled thrust.
PROPELLERS 10
Ideal momentum theory, blade element theory, activity factor, airscrew coefficients,
4 numerical problems on the performance of propellers, selection of propellers, fixed, variable
and constant speed propellers, material for propellers, momentum theory applied to
helicopter rotor
OTHER PROPULSION SYSTEMS 4
5 Introduction to other propulsion systems such as Ram jet, Scram jet, Rocket propulsion,
Pulse detonation engine, electric and hybrid propulsion.

Number of
List of Experiments:
Turns
1 Find the static and stagnation temperature of air 2
2 Find the heat transfer coefficient of material. 2
3 Study the different types of piston engine used in aircrafts. 3
4 Study the gas turbine engines 3
5 Calculate the nozzle characteristics. 3

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will be able to
1 To assess the performance of different Propulsion cycles.
2 To assess the performance of various sub-systems of the propulsion system and their matching
3 Understand the thermodynamics of aircraft engines.
4 Analyze the performance parameters of piston engine and gas turbine engines.
5 To design preliminary the typical gas turbine engine components.

Suggested Books:
Year of
Sr.
Name of Book/ Authors/ Publisher Publication/
No.
Reprint
1 “Heat transfer”, B.Gebhart, McGraw Hill 2004
2 “Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion”, J. Mattingly, Tata McGraw Hill 2005
3 “Gas Turbine Theory”: Cohen, Rogers and Saravanamuttu, Pearson Education 2002
4 “Aircraft Propulsion”. S. Farokhi, Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd Edition edition 2014

Course Name : AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Course Code : AEN 461
Credits : 4
L T P : 3-1-0

Course Objectives: