AEROENG 4515
Transcript Abbreviation:
Prelm Des Aircraft
Course Description:
Conceptual and preliminary design, methodology, case studies, introduction of design software, group planning for subsequent design effort: design of atmospheric flght vehicles and components.
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: 3543 (543) and 3570 (530 and 570) and 3521 (521) and 3580 (580), and Sr standing, and enrollment as AeroEng-BS student (No AAE pre-majors can enroll in this class). Prereq or concur: 4550 (550).
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 515.01 or 516.01.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Provide students with conceptual and preliminary aircraft design experience
Foster multidisciplinary thought processes and collaborations
Train students in effective teamwork
Refine students' technical communication skills through written reports and presentations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview of the design process | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Specifications: Mission Profile / RFP / FAR specs | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Preliminary weight estimation | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Trade Studies | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Sizing: Thrust-to-Weight Ratio and Wing Loading | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Aerodynamics review, wing and airfoil selection | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Sizing: Fuselage, Tail, Engine | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Propulsion integration | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Structural considerations in aircraft layout | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Landing gear sizing and layout | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Crew, passenger, and payload layout | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Environmental impacts | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Team Presentations | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Structural design: Design variables, Objective functions, Constraints | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Problem statements of Optimal Structural Design problems | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Limit Analysis and Design of Structures | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Minimum Stress Design: Fully Stress Design | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Minimum Weight Design | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm presentation | 20% |
| Final Presentation | 20% |
| Final Report | 40% |
| Homework | 10% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, 4th ed. | Daniel P. Raymer |
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 |
| Significant contribution (7+ 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 |
| Significant contribution (7+ 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 |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info: