Course detail

Aeroplane Technology

FSI-JLT-KAcad. year: 2009/2010

Lectures present aircraft design fundamentals. Students become acquainted with basics of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, aircraft loading calculation, and strength calculation of typical aircraft structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Aerospace Engineering (LÚ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Basic knowledge of aeronautical. Light structures and their calculations.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of elastic theory.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit: 90 % participation at exercises. Exam: test - task from aircraft strength, interview.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal of lectures is to make students acquainted with aeronautical basics, aircraft aerodynamics, design methodology and strength analysis.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

90% participation at exercises

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Anderson.D.jr.:: Aerodynamics,
Cutler,J.:: Understanding Aircraft
Niu,M.C.Y.:: Airframe Structural Design
Brož,V.: Aerodynamika nízkých rychlostí
Daněk,M.:: Aerodynamika pro piloty
Píštěk,A.a kol:: Pevnost a životnost I

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme M3I-K Master's

    branch M-KSZ , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation

9 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction. Flight theory, basics of aerodynamic and flight mechanics.
2. International standard atmosphere. Wing profile. Aerodynamic characteristics of wing and aircraft.
3. Flight performance and properties. Aircraft main parts. Airworthines requirements.
4. Aircraft loading. Flight envelope.
5. Basic strength calculation of typical aircraft structure.
6. Close cross-section. Aviation materials.
7. Wing, characteristics, parts.
8. Flaps, Spilers, fuselage, cabin, tail plane.
9. Control, systems, items.
10. Powerplant systems. Engines.
11. Landing gear.
12. Aeroelastic effects, flutter.
13. New composite structures.

Laboratory exercise

4 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. International standard atmosphere.
2. Aerodynamic wing and aircraft characteristics.
3. Flight properties and performance.
4. Load envelope.
5. Open cross-sections.
6. Close cross-sections.
7. Beam structures.
8. Plate, buckling.
9. Rod, local buckling.
10. Power plant loading.
11. Landing gear loading.
12. Buckling demonstration.
13. Aircraft structure test demonstration.

Controlled Self-study

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction. Flight theory, basics of aerodynamic and flight mechanics.
2. International standard atmosphere. Wing profile. Aerodynamic characteristics of wing and aircraft.
3. Flight performance and properties. Aircraft main parts. Airworthines requirements.
4. Aircraft loading. Flight envelope.
5. Basic strength calculation of typical aircraft structure.
6. Close cross-section. Aviation materials.
7. Wing, characteristics, parts.
8. Flaps, Spilers, fuselage, cabin, tail plane.
9. Control, systems, items.
10. Powerplant systems. Engines.
11. Landing gear.
12. Aeroelastic effects, flutter.
13. New composite structures.