AEROENG 3542
Transcript Abbreviation:
FVS 1
Course Description:
Introduction to aerospace structures: Basic structural components; fundamental elements of linear elastic boundary value problems; composites; bending, torsion and shear of thin-walled sections; laboratory demonstrations.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2200 and MechEng 2030 and 2040, or 2200 and MechEng 2010 and 2020 and 2030; and enrollment as AeroEng-BS student.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to AeroEng pre-majors.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Introduce the concepts of structural mechanics in the context of aerospace vehicles: governing equations of 2-D and 3-D linear elasticity; analysis of thin-walled structures; and an introduction to composite structures and materials
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Mechanics of Materials and Aircraft Structures. Primer on Mechanics of Materials. Basic Structural Elements of Aerospace Vehicles. Free Body Diagrams: External vs. Internal Forces/Stresses. | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to Linear Elasticity (3-D). Analysis of Stress and Strain. Material Behavior. Governing equations of Linear Elastic Boundary Value problems. | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2-D Linear Elasticity. Plane Stress/Plane Strain/Airy Stress Function. Pure Torsion. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Torsion and Bending of Aircraft Structures. Pure Torsion of Closed thin-walled tubes. Bi-directional Bending. Closed thin-walled sections under combined bending, shear, and torsion. | 14.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to Composites. Constitutive relations revisited. Classical laminated plate theory. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Laboratory Experiments/Demonstrations: Constant stress beams; Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson's Ratio (Flexure); Principal Strains and Stresses (Flexure). | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 30% |
| Mid-Term Quiz | 30% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics of Aircraft Structures | C.T. Sun |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 6 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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