AEROENG 3543
Transcript Abbreviation:
FVS II
Course Description:
Energy Based Analysis: Principles of virtual work and minimum potential energy; rayleigh-ritz and finite element methods; structural stability; thermo-elasticity; structural dynamics; 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: 3542 (342), and enrollment as AeroEng-BS student (No pre-majors can enroll in this class).
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 543.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Introduce undergraduate aerospace engineering students to fundamental concept of energy based approaches with applications to approximate methods (e.g., Rayleigh-Ritz and the Finite Element Method), structural stability, and structural dynamics
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of Concepts from AE 3542. Energy Approaches. Indicial Notation. Elastic Strain Energy for Linear Isotropic Materials. Work of Applied Generalized Forces. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Calculus of Variations. Basic Goal. Euler-Lagrange Equations. Natural vs. Geometric Boundary Conditions. Variation of Work and Strain Energy | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Principles of Virtual Work and Minimum Potential Energy - Derivations and Explanations. Castigliano's Two Theorems. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Approximate Approaches. Rayleigh-Ritz. Introduction to FEM: axial elements, truss elements, beam elements. | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Structural Stability. Bifurcation and Limit Load Instabilities. Stability Concepts via Discrete Degree of Freedom Systems. Buckling of Continuous Columns. | 5.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Thermo-Elasticity and Thermal Buckling. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Structural Dynamics. Review of Discrete Systems. Continuous 1-D Structures. Hamilton's Principle. Free Vibration. Introduction to Concepts of Aeroelasticity | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Laboratory Experiments/Demonstrations: Cantilever Flexure; Stress and STrain Concentration; Cantilever Buckling; Free Vibration of Beams. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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 Quizzes | 30% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, Fourth Edition | Megson |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | 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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 4 | 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 |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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