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Course: 2020/2021

Aerospace Design I

(15348)

Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering (Plan: 421 - Estudio: 251)

Coordinating teacher: CINI , ANDREA

Department assigned to the subject: Bioengineering and Aeroespace Engineering Department

Type: Compulsory

ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course: 3º

Semester: 2º

Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)

Aerospace Materials I and II Engineering Graphics Thermal Engineering Aerospace Structures

ObjectivesFurther information on this link

The goal of this course is that the student acquires a basic knowledge of aerospace design and manufacturing.

Description of contents: programme

1. Introduction to production. 2. Automation of Manufacturing Processes. 3. Geometrical and dimensional specification. 4. Metrology. 5. Metal casting processes. 6. Forming and shaping processes. 7. Machining processes. 8. Nontraditional manufacturing processes. 9. Manufacturing cost estimating.

Learning activities and methodology

Theory sessions. Problem sessions working individually and in groups. Lab-sessions.

Assessment System

Final exam (60%)
Continuous evaluation (40%)


The following requirements have to be met in order to pass the subject:

1) to have a MINIMUM mark of 4.0/10 in the final exam;
2) to have a minimum  overall mark of 5.0/10 (weighing 60% the final exam mark and 40% the mark of the continuous evaluation).

% end-of-term-examination 60
% of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

Basic Bibliography

S. Kalpakjian & S. R. Schmid. Manufacturing and Engineering Technology. Prentice Hall; 6th Revised edition . 2009

Additional Bibliography

Mikell P. Groover (Author). Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems. JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.. 2012

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.