Aircraft Structures 2

Overview

1. Fundamentals of stress and strain in solids and shells
2. Introduction to measurement techniques using strain gauges
3. Introduction to the structural stability and to the fatigue of metals
4. Introduction to the analysis of composite materials
5. Introduction to aircraft shell structures
6. Fundamental analytical techniques for aircraft shell structures

Learning Objectives

Apply stress analysis techniques to aircraft structures and components.

Analyse stresses and strains in solids and shells.

Idealise and analyse large aircraft structural assemblies (wings and fuselages)

Apply failure mode analyses to predict when structural instability or failure will occur

Skills

Analyse data using appropriate techniques.

Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.

Produce a piece of work that demonstrates they have a grasp of the vocabulary of the subject and deploys a range of skills of written expression appropriate to the subject.

Assessment