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Course: 2024/2025

Aerospace Design II

(15349)

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

Coordinating teacher: FAJARDO PEÑA, PABLO

Department assigned to the subject: Aerospace Engineering Department

Type: Compulsory

ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course: 4º

Semester: 1º

Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)

Introduction to Flight Mechanics Aerospace Structures. Aerospace Design I.

Objectives

The goal of this course is that the student acquires a basic knowledge of aerospace design. Two main topics are covered: Structural Dynamics and vibrations and Mechanism design

Skills and learning outcomes

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Description of contents: programme

Program: The course is divided in two main blocks: BLOCK 1 1. Introduction to Structural Dynamics 2. 1 D.O.F systems 3. Multiple D.O.F.s systems 4. Continuous systems 5. Aproximated method BLOCK 2: Mechanisms Design 1. Planar, spherical, and spatial mechanisms. 2. CAM design. 3. Spur Gears design. 4. Helical Gears, Bevel Gears, Worms, and Worn Gear design. 5. Gear Trains. 6. Flexible Machine Elements. 7. Bearing and Shaft design.

Learning activities and methodology

Theory sessions Problem sessions working individually and in groups. Lab-sessions. The methodology will be done as indicated by the University and the Sanitary authorities.

Assessment System

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

Calendar of Continuous assessment

The two blocks are weighted a 50% of the final grade. 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 end-of-term exam (having a minimum of 2.5 in each part);
2) to have a minimum  overall mark of 5.0/10 (weighing 60% the end-of-term exam mark and 40% the mark of the continuous evaluation).

The continuous evaluation may include reports and homework in groups, exams, ...

Extraordinary call: regulations

Basic Bibliography

John J.Uicker, Jr. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms. Oxford Uniersity Press. 2011
Robert L.Norton. Design of Machinery:An introduction to the synthesis and Analysis of Mechanisms and Machines. McGraw Hill. 2011
de Jan R. Wright, Jonathan E. Cooper. Introduction to Aircraft Aeroelasticity and Loads. AIAA Education Series. 2008

Additional Bibliography

Bramwells, A. Helicopter Dynamics. AAIA. 2001
D. Raymer. Aircraft Design - A Conceptual Approach. AIAA education series. 2012
James Bralla. Handbook of product design for manufacturing: A practical guide to low-cost production. Mc Graw-hill Book. 1986
Johnson. Helicopter Theory. Dover Publications.
P. Fortescue, J. Stark & G. Swinerd. Spacecraft Systems engineering. Wiley. 2011

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