COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

LEVEL 2

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

PART TWO OF TWO (MODULE AND COURSE STRUCTURE)

2013/14

DISCLAIMER The College has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained within this publication is accurate and up-to-date when published but can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. The College reserves the right to revise, alter or discontinue degree programmes or modules and to amend regulations and procedures at any time, but every effort will be made to notify interested parties. It should be noted that not every module listed in this handbook may be available every year, and changes may be made to the details of the modules. You are advised to contact the College directly if you require further information.

The 2013/2014 academic year begins on 23 September 2013

The 2014/2015 academic year begins on 22 September 2014

DATES OF 2013/14 TERMS

23 September 2013– 13 December 2013

6 January 2014 – 11 April 2014

5 May 2014 – 13 June 2014

SEMESTER 1

30 September 2013 – 24 January 2014

SEMESTER 2

27 January 2014 – 13 June 2014

 

Welcome, bienvenido, willkommen, 歡迎, powitanie, ة تقبال حفل  …croeso ,اس Welcome to Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University.  We are delighted that you have chosen Swansea as the starting point for your future career.  We will endeavour to play our part in ensuring that your student experience form some of the best years of your life.  We will be working closely with you over the next few years and encourage you to engage with us so that your study can be both enjoyable and rewarding.  We are here for academic and personal guidance, if you have any problems or issues please contact either your Personal Tutor, the Level co‐ordinator or the Administrative Officer in the first instance.  Enjoy your year and study hard, we look forward to working with you.  The Aerospace Engineering Team at Swansea University    

Key Contact Information for Aerospace Engineering Students  

Position  Name ContactEngineering Reception (Faraday Foyer)  Charmaine/Nicola  Engineeringreception@swansea.ac.uk 

Tel:  01792 295514  

Aerospace Administration Officer  Mrs Debbie Howell  d.j.howell@swansea.ac.uk Tel:  01792 295475 

 Level 1 Co‐ordinator 

 Dr Karen Perkins 

  p.d.ledger@swansea.ac.uk  

Level 2 Co‐ordinator  Dr Chengyuan Wang 

Chengyuan.wang@swansea.ac.uk  

Level 3 Co‐ordinator  Dr Mark Whittaker  m.t.whittaker@swansea.ac.uk  

Level M Co‐ordinator  Dr Wulf Dettmer  w.g.dettmer@swansea.ac.uk  

Undergraduate Course Co‐ordinator & Level 4 Tutor 

Dr Nick Croft  t.n.croft@swansea.ac.uk  

Aerospace Engineering Director  Professor Johann Sienz 

j.sienz@swansea.ac.uk   

Aerospace Engineering Admissions Tutor  Dr Ben Evans  b.j.evans@swansea.ac.uk   

Aerospace/Flight Simulator Technician  Mrs Jane Wallace  s.j.wallace@swansea.ac.uk  

   Please note that you will be assigned a Personal Tutor in Week 1. 

Level 2 2013/14Aerospace Engineering

BEng Aerospace Engineering[H400,H405]BEng Aerospace Engineering with a year in industry[H402]

MEng Aerospace Engineering[H403]MEng Aerospace Engineering with a year in industry[H404]

Coordinator: Dr. C Wang

Semester 1 Modules Semester 2 ModulesEG-221

Structural Mechanics IIa10 CreditsDr. C Li

EG-243Control Systems

10 CreditsDr. JSD Mason

EG-261Thermodynamics 2

10 CreditsDr. RS Ransing

CORE

EG-260Dynamics 110 Credits

Professor S AdhikariCORE

EG-264Computer Aided Engineering

10 CreditsDr. C Wang/Dr. MJ Clee

EG-263Engineering Design 2

10 CreditsMr. Z Jelic

EG-293Aerodynamics

10 CreditsDr. R Van Loon

CORE

EG-268Experimental Studies

10 CreditsDr. NPN Lavery/Dr. MJ Clee/Dr. IW Griffiths/Dr. H

Haddad Khodaparast/...

EG-296Flight Mechanics

10 CreditsDr. WG Dettmer

CORE

EG-294Airframe Structures

10 CreditsDr. WG Dettmer

COREEGA220

Aerospace Systems10 CreditsMr. Z Jelic

Choose from Module Group1

Total 120 Credits

Module Group 1

Materials/PropulsionStream (CORE)

EG-213Mechanical Properties of Materials(Dr. KM Perkins)

10 credits TB2

Structural/ComputationalStream (CORE)

EGA206Aerospace Structural Mechanicsand Materials (Dr. KM Perkins)

10 credits TB2

Space Stream (CORE) EGA215Rocket and Space Technology (Dr.MR Brown)

10 credits TB2

EG-213 Mechanical Properties of MaterialsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: The course provides a basic understanding of the relationship between the microstructure and themechanical properties of metals. It will build on certain aspects of mechanical performance introduced in EG-180(Introduction to Materials Engineering) and provide a reference point for supplementary modules in later years of thestudy.

Module Aims: to introduce the underlying principles of the mechanical properties of engineering materialsPre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours

Tutorials / Example classes 10 hoursDirected private study 40 hoursPreparation for assessment 30 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. KM PerkinsAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Assignment 1 (10%)Assignment 2 (10%)

Assessment Description: examination 80%continuous assessment 20%Failure Redemption: supplementary examinationAssessment Feedback: written feedback on courseworkgeneral module feedback for examinationverbal feedback in example classesModule Content: Module content: [lecture hours]

Deformation processes in crystals. Fundamentals of elastic and plastic deformation and the stress-strain curve, thetheoretical shear stress and critical resolved shear stress. [2]

The concept of dislocations. Description of edge, screw and mixed dislocations and atomic models to representdislocations in crystal structures, representation of dislocation movement, the Burgers vector and Burgers circuitmodels. [5]

Behaviour of dislocations; dislocation loops, dislocation sources, repulsion and annihilation, multiplication, forces andstress fields around dislocations, cross slip and climb. [3]

The role of dislocations and pile-ups in work hardening and the corresponding stress-strain characteristics ofmaterials. [2]

Deformation of crystalline solids and the role of cold and hot work in metals and alloys, annealing - recovery,recrystallisation and grain growth. [2]

Precipitation and particle strengthening in metals. [1]

Elementary description of fracture in a range of ductile and brittle materials. Ductile voids, brittle cleavage and thetransition of fracture behaviour with temperature, concept of toughness. [2]

Basic fatigue crack initiation mechanisms, fracture surface features under fatigue loading, Stage I and II cracks. [3]

Introduction to creep and creep fracture. Distinctions between low and high temperature creep. [2]

Temperature capabilities of materials - case study of an aero gas turbine. [2]

Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to:

Describe the relationship between microstructural and the resulting mechanical response measured on the macroscopicscale. The elastic and plastic deformation mechanisms in crystalline materials.

Discuss alloy strengthening mechanisms and basic fracture mechanisms. Appreciate the important parametersdescribing mechanical behaviour. Compare and contrast the performance of a range of engineering alloys.

Undertake basic manipulation of stresses to determine stress fields. Relate fracture surface details to failure behaviour.Relate atomic / microstructural details to macroscopic behaviour.Reading List: Ashby and Jones, (F) Engineering Materials, -.W.D. Callister, (R) Material Science and Engineering - An Introduction, -.D. Hull and D. Bacon, (R) Introduction to Dislocations, -.J. Shackleford, (F) Introduction to Materials Science for Engineering, -.Additional Notes: PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION

Additional notes: detailed Course Notes provided.

EG-221 Structural Mechanics IIaCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module primarily concerns the analysis of statically indeterminate structures. After a review ofstatics and stress resultants, energy methods of analysis are introduced leading to the calculations of deflection anddeformation for truss and frame structures.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-120; EG-166; EG-189; EG-190Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours

Tutorials / Example classes 10 hoursDirected private study 40 hoursPreparation for assessment 30 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. C LiAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Assignment 1 (10%)Assignment 2 (10%)

Assessment Description: The final examination is CLOSED BOOK, and it contributes 80% to the final mark of themodule.The two assignments are open book tests, answered through the Blackboard system. Each Blackboard-based testcontributes 10% to the final mark of the module.

For the summer resit, the mark is purely based on the supplementary exam. Note, the mark for the second sit is cappedat 40%.Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Throughout the term, students will receive feedback in the form of marked assignments anddiscussion of tutorial examples.Standard examination feedback form available for all students after the examination.Module Content: Module content: [lecture hours]

Determinate and Indeterminate Structures - Load carrying actions, Definitions of:- External and internalindeterminacy; Calculations for pin-jointed trusses and rigid jointed frames; Symmetry and anti-symmetry. [2]

Analysis of two and three dimensional statically determinate structures - Free body diagrams; Equations ofequilibrium; Support and joint symbols; Calculation of reactions, bending moment, shear force, axial force and torsiondiagrams. Principle of superposition. [6]

Virtual work and the calculation of displacements - Definition of work, Principle of virtual work; Unit load theorem;Calculation of displacements in trusses and rigid jointed frames. [5]

Analysis of simple statically indeterminate beams - use of deflection calculations. [2]

Analysis of 2D redundant trusses-Applications of the Principle of Virtual Forces to analyse internally indeterminatetruss structures. [3]

Revision [2] and Assessment.Intended Learning Outcomes: A knowledge and understanding of: the principles of equilibrium, compatibility andthe influence of material behaviour. Virtual Work expressions and the Unit Load Theorem.

An ability to: identify the forces applied by various supports. Distinguish between axial, bending, shear and torsionalload carrying actions. Distinguish between statically determinate and indeterminate structures. Identify appropriatemethods of analysis for trusses, beams and frames.

An ability to: apply the equations of static equilibrium to calculate reactions, axial forces, bending moments, shearforces and torsional forces. Use the Unit Load Method for the calculation of displacements and rotations in structures.Analyse simple externally indeterminate 2-dimensional structures. Use a computer to check analyses of trusses, beamsand frames.

Reading List: Hibbeler, R.C., Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall, 2006.ISBN: 9810680074

Additional Notes: The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of allcoursework and continuous assessment.

Available to visiting and exchange students. Students will be assessed in January by a 2hr class test.

Additional notes:This module particularly builds on the work you have done in the Level 1 Engineering Mechanics module and theStrength of Materials module. You should revise the topics learnt in these modules, particularly in the early part ofthis current module. This module also assumes that you are familiar with the basic mathematical concepts learnt in theLevel 1 mathematics modules.

EG-243 Control SystemsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: The module introduces the topic of feedback control systems and presents methods of modelling thatlead to transient, steady state and stability performances in control systems. An emphasis is placed on links betweentime responses and complex frequency domains. Topics include Bode, Nyquist and root-locus analysis techniques andcompensation design.

The overall aim is to understand and be able to apply basic techniques for the analysis and design of feedback controlsystems.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-144; EG-150Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures: 22 hours

Example classes: 6 hoursDirected private study: 72 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. JSD MasonAssessment: Examination 1 (100%)Assessment Description:The examination is worth 100% of the module. The examination consists of 4 questions. Question 1 is compulsory,with answers for 2 others required. Questions are equally weighted. The examination topics will be those presented inthe lectures.Failure Redemption: If a student is awarded a re-sit: Failure Redemption of this module will be by Examination only(100%). Level 2 re-sits (Supplementary exams) are capped at 40%

Assessment Feedback: Standard University procedure via a generic form. Information is given on popularity of theindividual questions, relative performances across the cohort and common mistakes.Other information includes theclass grade for each question (1st class, 2:1 class, 2:2 class, 3rd class and fail) achieved by the cohort.

Individual students can make appointments with the lecturer to receive general feedback on the examination wherethis is wanted.Module Content: Analyse a feedback control systems;Open and closed loop control system configurations;Closed loop characteristics from open-loop transfer functions;Time and frequency response analysis;Complex frequency domain representations;Solutions of the characteristic equation, Bode, Nyquist and root-locus techniques;Design to meet stability and error performance criteria;Proportional, integral and differential (PID) compensation.Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge andunderstanding of:• the influence of feedback on dynamic systems;• the link between open-loop and closed-loop transfer functions;• stability criteria;• time and frequency responses;• steady-state accuracy.Reading List: Norman S Nise, (R) Control Systems Engineering, Wiley.J.S.D'Azzo & C.H. Houpis, (F) Linear Control Systems Analysis & Design: Conventional & Modern, McGraw Hill.R.C.Dorf & R.H.Bishop, (F) Modern Control Systems, Addison-Wesley.B.Mulgrew, P.Grant & J.Thompson, (F) Digital Signal Processing, Palgrave.Additional Notes:• AVAILABLE TO Visiting and Exchange Students

EG-260 Dynamics 1Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: Elements of vibrating systems; simple harmonic motion; use of complex exponential representation.One-degree-of-freedom systems; natural frequency; effect of damping; harmonic excitation; rotating out-of-balance;vibration isolation and transmission. Undamped mutli-degree-of-freedom systems; eigenvalues and eigenvectors;vibration absorbers. Experimental testing. Lagrange's equation and its physical interpretation.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-166Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 2 hours per week

Example classes 1 hour per weekDirected private study 40 hoursPreparation for assessment 30 hours

Lecturer(s): Professor S AdhikariAssessment: Examination 1 (850%)

Assignment 1 (75%)Assignment 2 (75%)

Assessment Description: Assessment: 15% internal assessment (Two assessments) and 2 hour examination at the endof the Semester (85%). Resits in August will have 100% weighting.Failure Redemption: An opportunity to redeem failures will be available within the rules of the University. Asupplementary exam will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Via model answers for the continuous assessments and overview of generic issues fromwritten examinations. Feedback will be left on blackboard.Module Content: Introduction: Elements of vibrating systems. Basic concepts. Natural frequency. Simple harmonicmotion.

One-Degree-of-Freedom Systems: Application of Newton's second law to translating and rotating systems for thedetermination of differential equations of motion. Calculation of natural frequency. Effect of damping.

Harmonic Excitation of Damped One-Degree-of-Freedom Systems: governing differential equations. Physicalsignificance of complementary function and particular integral. Resonance. Examples including rotating out-of-balance, vibration isolation and transmission.

Undamped Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Systems: Method of normal modes. Analytical determination of naturalfrequencies (eigenvalues) and mode shapes (eigenvectors). Harmonically forced vibration. Vibration absorbers.Lagrange's Equation: Derivation, physical interpretation, simple examples of its application.Intended Learning Outcomes: A knowledge and understanding of: the importance of natural frequencies andresonance. The role of damping. The analysis of single and two degree of freedom systems.

An ability to: estimate resonances of simple systems.To derive the equations of motions of systems using Lagrange's equation.

An ability to: apply the methods presented in the course to develop simple models of real structures.Analyse these models to calculate natural frequencies and evaluate the response to harmonic forces

An ability to: use a personal computer. Study independently and use library resources. Manage working time.Reading List: DJ Inman, Engineering Vibration, Prentice Hall.S S Rao, Mechanical Vibrations, SI edition, Pearson Education.ISBN: 013-196751-7

Additional Notes: PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION

Available to visiting and exchange students.

Additional notes:

Office hours will be posted on the Blackboard.

Submission of the assignments will be via blackboard ONLY. Email submissions will NOT be accepted.

All notes and other teaching materials will be delivered via blackboard ONLY.

EG-261 Thermodynamics 2Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module aims to generate ability to solve the problems and explain physical phenomena on thetopic of Thermodynamics. The module will cover Gas-Vapour Mixtures and Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and HeatPump, Combustion of fuels, Performance of Internal Combustion Engines, Gas Turbine Engines and Jet Propulsion(Regeneration, reheating, intercooling).Pre-requisite Modules: EG-161Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 15 hours

Example classes 15 hoursDirected private study 40 hoursPreparation for assessment 30 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. RS RansingAssessment: Examination 1 (85%)

Class Test 1 - Coursework (15%)Assessment Description: Assessment: 15% internal assessment (One Class Test) and 2 hour examination at the endof the Semester (85%)Resits in August will have 100% weighting.Failure Redemption: An opportunity to redeem failures will be available within the rules of the University.Assessment Feedback: Via model answers for class test and overview of generic issues from written examinations.Module Content: Gas-Vapour Mixtures and Air Conditioning: Specific and relative humidity of air, use ofpsychometric chart, heating/cooling and humidification/dehumidification of air, air conditioning

Refrigeration and Heat Pump Cycles

Gas Power Cycles: Brayton Cycle, Gas Turbine Engines and Jet Propulsion (Regeneration, reheating, intercooling)

Gas Power Cycles: Otto and Diesel cycles, Mean Effective Pressure and Thermal Efficiency, Performance of ICEngines.

Combustion: Combustion of fuels.Intended Learning Outcomes: A knowledge and understanding of: the first law of thermodynamics applied to powergeneration cycles involving open and close systems, flow and non-flow processes, steady and unsteady processes, and,with air as a working fluid. Concepts of entropy and enthalpy applied to refrigeration and heat pump cycles.Combustion of fuels. Gas-vapour mixtures and air conditioning.

An ability to: identify methods used for the thermodynamic analysis of air and vapour power generation cycles and inair conditioning. Distinguish between ideal and real power generation cycles. Identify appropriate methods to accountfor the effects of 'regeneration' and 'reheating' in gas turbine engines.

An ability to: apply first and second law of thermodynamics to calculate the thermal efficiency of reciprocatingengines and gas turbine engines. Analyse combustion process of hydrocarbon fuels.Reading List: Y.A. Cengel and M.A. Boles, (R) Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach , McGraw Hill.Additional Notes: Failure to sit an examination will result in a mark of 0% being recorded.

This is a core module for several degree schemes.

Assessment: examination and a class test.

Available to visiting and exchange students.

EG-263 Engineering Design 2Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: Within this module students will be expected to complete a series of exercises that will the form thebasis of a 'major' design. The scope of the module will involve the students to work in groups where they willconsider, as a team, conceptual designs, embodiment using innovative approaches to design processes and standardsetc leading to final desgin documentations and manufacturing techniques,Pre-requisite Modules: EG-163; EG-165; EG-264Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 10 hours

Laboratory work 30 hoursDirected private study 60 hours

Lecturer(s): Mr. Z JelicAssessment: Other (Coursework) (100%)Assessment Description: Research StudyAnalysis TestsConcept designsFinal Design ReportFailure Redemption: You would redeem failure by doing a design exercise and submitting a formal report during thenormal resit period in summer.

Assessment Feedback: Lectures will provide feedback on presentations during lecture and laboratory sessions.Tutorial sessions may also be used for general feedback and guidance.Module Content: Module content:Application of core engineering subjects (thermo, fluids, stress and dynamics) to a practical design project related totheir discipline.Computer aided designAdvanced design practice

Intended Learning Outcomes: A 'greater' knowledge and understanding of multi-disciplinary aspects of the designprocess leading to a total design solution.An ability to apply theoretical subjects to a real engineering problems.Experience of project planning and teamwork, deadlines and organisation of meetings.

Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should have:A knowledge and understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of design and understand the implications of manydesign decisions. Understand the main stages of embodiment, concept and detail design and be able to contribute toeach of these.

An understanding of the link between design and manufacture of a product prototype model.

An ability to apply analysis tools in the design and manufacture of a product. This will include engineering sciences aswell as manufacturing and commercial considerations.

KU2 Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles,particularly when applied to design.

KU3 Appreciate the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial considerations affecting the exercise oftheir engineering judgement.

D1 Investigate and define a problem and identify constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations,health and safety and risk assessment issues.

D4 Use creativity to establish innovative solutions.

D5 Ensure fitness for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance anddisposal

D6 Manage the design process and evaluate outcomes.

P1 Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes or products

P2 Workshop and laboratory skills

P6 Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards

P8 Ability to work with technical uncertainty

PS1 Possess practical engineering skills acquired through, work carried out in laboratories and workshops; inindividual and group project work; in design work; and in the use of computer software in design, analysis and control

S2 Knowledge of management techniques which may be used to achieve engineering objectives within that context

S3 Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development

S4 Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel,health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.

S5 Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineeringReading List: Rudolph J. Eggert, Engineering Design, -.Lloyd R. Jenkinson + James F. Marchman III, Aircraft Design Projects For Engineering Students, -.Additional Notes: PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION

Available to visiting and exchange students.

EG-264 Computer Aided EngineeringCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module deals with the significance of computers in numerical analysis. Integration by MALABand Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - (a) Review of MATLAB programming techniques; (b) Introduction of FEA andthe techniques to implement FEA by using Solidworks including stress analysis of one-dimensional beam structuresand two dimensional structures, etc.

Module Aims: competence in SOLIDWORKS to implement FEA method and MATLAB to solve mathematicalproblemsPre-requisite Modules: EG-163Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 11 hours

Example classes / Laboratory work 33 hoursDirected private study 54 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. C Wang, Dr. MJ CleeAssessment: Other (Coursework) (100%)Assessment Description: Assignments for two sections of the module are marked after each sessionFailure Redemption: Supplementary coursework will be set which will form 100% of the mark

Assessment Feedback: Students will receive feedback on their assignment in lectures, office hours and on theblackboardModule Content: Module content:FEA Method: (a) Introduction of FEA method; (b) Fundamental techniques to implement FEA by usingSOLIDWORKS software; and (c) Implementation of FEA method for stress analysis of different mechanicalstuctures, e.g., beams and plates subject to different loadings.MATLAB - (a) Review of MATLAB programming techniques; (b) Introduction of numerical analysis basics,including solution of nonlinear algebraic equations and numerical integration etc.Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module students should be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to implement FEA by using Solidworks and utilize the MATLAB to implement numericalmethods in solving mathematical problems.Reading List: Desmond j. Higham and Nicholas J. Higham, MATLAB Guide, SIAM, Philadelphia, 2005.Additional Notes: PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION

AVAILABLE TO VISITING AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS.

THIS MODULE IS NORMALLY ONLY ASSESSED IN SEMESTER 1.

FAILURE TO ATTEND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE A MODULE REQUIREMENT WILL NORMALLY MEANTHAT YOU FAIL THE MODULE

LATE SUBMISSIONS OF MATLAB WORK WILL BE HANDLED ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITYEXAMINATION PROCEDURES BUT WILL NOT NORMALLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE TOTAL MARK FORTHE MODULE

Penalty for late submission of continual assessment assignments:for FEA and MATLAB assignments: normally ZERO marks will be awarded.For the Matlab part, attendance to all PC lab sessions is compulsory.Office hours will be posted on the notice board outside the rooms of the lecturers.

EG-268 Experimental StudiesCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: The course introduces the students to experimental studies in a wide range of subjects. Eachexperiment is self contained and the student will present the findings in written form typically at the end of the labclass. This written report also forms the basis for the assessment. Since the module adddresses the general problems ofmeasurement, there is an assignment on machine instrumentation.All students work in groups and carry out five experiments which vary according to discipline. A log-book ismaintained and marked after each session and a formal (individual) report is submitted on one of the experiments.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-163Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 3 hours it in total, throughout the module

Practical classes 3 hours per weekDirected private study 3 hours per week

Lecturer(s): Dr. NPN Lavery, Dr. MJ Clee, Dr. IW Griffiths, Dr. H Haddad Khodaparast, Mr. Z JelicAssessment: Coursework 1 (10%)

Coursework 2 (10%)Coursework 3 (10%)Coursework 4 (10%)Coursework 5 (10%)Coursework 6 (50%)

Assessment Description: 1. Lab-books are marked after each session2. A single instrumentation assignment is submitted toward the end of the module.3. Each student gives a formal report of one experiment, with the requirement that no two students in a lab group mayreport the same experiment.Failure Redemption: A supplementary piece of coursework will be set which will form 100% of the mark.Written work may be resubmitted in the supplementary period but it is not possible to repeat experiments.Assessment Feedback: 1. Lab books are returned with feedback sheets within a few days of the experiment session.2. Assignments are retained for the external examiner, but subsequently returned to students as they commence level3.3. The same procedure applies for formal reports4. Generic comments on common features of work (strengths and weaknesses) are posted on the Blackboard.Module Content: Revision of lab report writing and error analysis [3]Measurement techniques for physical parameters: position, velocity, acceleration, temperature, pressure, strain, flow.

Laboratory classes are:- Mechanical/Product Design (fluids, stress, heat engine, vibration and jet engine)- Aerospace (stress, jet engine, vibration, flight sim, wind tunnel and aeroplane based flight lab)- Medical (stress, fluids, vibration, respiratory physiology, biomechanics)

There will also be a site visit for each of the disciplines.Intended Learning Outcomes: A knowledge and understanding of: a wide range of experimental techniques.

An ability to: understand and follow experimental procedures.

An ability to: consider health and safety issues when working in labs.

An ability to: maintain accurate informal notes.

An ability to: report findings in written form.Reading List:

Additional Notes: The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of allcoursework and continuous assessment.

Additional notes:Final mark is based on three components:1 Instrumentation report2 Log books3 Formal report of one experiment

EG-293 AerodynamicsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module aims to extend the previous Fluid Mechanics module from Level 1 and develops thestudent's understanding of the fundamental equations governing aerodynamics and their application to aeronauticalsystems. The systems will apply the theory to problem solving in the field of aerodynamics.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-160; EG-189; EG-190Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 2 hours per week

Example classes 1 hour per weekDirected private study 3 hours per week

Lecturer(s): Dr. R Van LoonAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Assignment 1 (20%)Assessment Description: The coursework will be set around week 7-8 with 2-3 weeks to finish the coursework. Thecoursework will require the students to solve a thin aerofoil theory problem with the use of a computer. This is anindividual piece of coursework.

The examination will consist of 4 questions, out of which the candidates choose 3. The examination will be CLOSEDBOOK, but an extensive formula sheet will be provided as an attachment to the exam. The students will receive thesame formula sheet at the beginning of term.

A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Failure Redemption: Through supplementary examination in the Summer.Assessment Feedback: Students receive feedback from the coursework in the form of a marking sheet evaluatingdifferent criteria regarding their report.

Feedback from the final examination is via the University feedback form.Module Content: Module content:- Introduction: derivation of the equations of fluid motion; dimensional analysis and similarity; simplifiedequations.[4]- Introduction to boundary layers, shear stresses, drag coefficient and flow separation.[4]- Basic 2D incompressible inviscid flow: vorticity, circulation and the production of lift. [4]- Kutta-Joukowski law; use of potential methods for flow over aerofoils.[4]- Basic 3D incompressible inviscid flow: vortex filaments; lift and downwash on finite wings; lifting line theory.[4]

Intended Learning Outcomes: A knowledge and understanding of: fluid flows related to forces on fixed wingaircraft and the tools available for basic theoretical and computational modelling.

An ability to: formulate aerodynamic models and appreciate their limitations.

An ability to: apply appropriate procedures to estimate aerodynamic performance for preliminary design calculations.

An ability to: study independently, use library resources and manage working time.Reading List: Anderson, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, McGraw-Hill.Additional Notes: Available to visiting students.

The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessment.

Notes and past papers for this module can be found on Blackboard.

EG-294 Airframe StructuresCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: This module covers the fundamentals of linear elasticity and the stress analysis of the thin-walledstructural components which are commonly employed in the design of modern wings and fuselages. In particular, thebending, shearing and twisting of thin-walled beams with open, closed or multi-cell cross-sections is studied in detail.The stiffening effect of stringers is investigated. Taper and end constraints are discussed. Numerous examplesdemonstrate the application of the theory. The module teaches the analytical skills, but also develops the students'feeling for thin-walled structures.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-120; EG-166; EG-221Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: lectures: 1.5 hours per week; example classes: 1.5 hours per week; private study: 4 hours per week;

revision: 30 hoursLecturer(s): Dr. WG DettmerAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Assignment 1 (5%)Assignment 2 (5%)Assignment 3 (5%)Assignment 4 (5%)

Assessment Description: Examination:This is an open book examination. Adhering to the University Examination Guidelines, students are permitted to bringany written or printed notes and books to the examination. The examination forms 80% of the module mark.

Assignment 1: Second Moments of AreaThis is an individual piece of coursework. It is worth 5% of the module mark and has to be submitted in week 4.

Assignment 2: Bending of Beams: Axial Stress and DeflectionsThis is an individual piece of coursework. It is worth 5% of the module mark and has to be submitted in week 6.

Assignment 3: Shearing of Thin-Walled Open SectionsThis is an individual piece of coursework. It is worth 5% of the module mark and has to be submitted in week 8.

Assignment 4: Shearing of Thin-Walled Closed SectionsThis is an individual piece of coursework. It is worth 5% of the module mark and has to be submitted in week 10.Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Feedback on the assignments will be given verbally during office hours.

Module Content:Airframe Loads:load factor, inertia loads, gusts

Fundamentals of Linear Elasticity:stress and strain, Hooke's law, assumptions

Bending of Beams:second moments of area,axial stress and deflections for in-plane and skew bending,shear stress in thin-walled open, closed and multi-cell sections

Shear Centre:thin-walled open, closed and multi-cell sections

Torsion:shear stress, twist and warping of thin-walled open, closed and multi-cell sections,end constraints

Wings and Fuselages:stringers, taper

Outlook:computational stress analysis based on the finite element method

Intended Learning Outcomes: By the end of this module, the students should be able to calculate* second moments of area, torsion constant and shear centre of thin-walled open, closed or multi-cell sections,* shear forces and bending moments for in-plane and skew bending,* stresses and deflections of thin-walled beams,* the direct stress in stringers.Reading List: Megson, Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, Butterworth and Heinemann, 2007.ISBN: 978-0-7506-6739-5Sun, Mechanics of Aircraft Structures, John Wiley & Sons, 2006.ISBN: 978-0-471-69966-8Additional Notes: The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of allcoursework and continuous assessment.Lecture notes, assignments, example questions and past examination papers will be available on Blackboard.

EG-296 Flight MechanicsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module provides a thorough introduction to the mechanics of flight. It covers the fundamentals ofaircraft aerodynamics, performance, stability and control. The basic concepts and principles are derived and theirapplication to specific problems is demonstrated.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-166; EG-189; EG-190Co-requisite Modules: EG-260; EG-293Incompatible Modules:Format: lectures: 2 hours per week; example classes: 1 hour per week; private study: 4 hours per week; revision:

30 hoursLecturer(s): Dr. WG DettmerAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Assignment 1 (20%)Assessment Description: Examination:This is a closed book examination. The examination forms 80% of the module mark.

Assignment: Aeroplane PerformanceThis is an individual piece of coursework. It is worth 20% of the module mark and has to be submitted in week 8.

Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Feedback on the assignment will be given verbally during office hours.Module Content:Basic Aerodynamics:basics of airfoils and finite wings, induced drag,aircraft aerodynamics

Aircraft Performance:aeroplane propulsion,steady level unaccelerated flight,climbing, gliding and turning flight,take-off and landing,range and endurance,V-n diagram

Static Stability and Control:longitudinal static stability and control,neutral point and static margin, elevator tails,directional and lateral static stability and control,asymmetric engine failure

Intended Learning Outcomes: By the end of the module, the students should be able to* calculate solutions for problems in aeroplane performance, static stability and control,* demonstrate understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of flight mechanics.Reading List: Anderson, Introduction to Flight, McGraw-Hill, 2005.ISBN: 007-123818-2McCormick, Aerodynamics, Aeronautics and Flight Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, 1995.ISBN: 0-471-57506-2Additional Notes: The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of allcoursework and continuous assessment.Lecture notes, the assignment and past examination papers will be available on Blackboard.

EGA206 Aerospace Structural Mechanics and MaterialsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: Building on Strength of Materials and Structural Mechanics 2(a) this module introduces the studentsto the stiffness method for structural analysis, followed by lectures covering stress concentration, fatigue, cracking andcreeping of materials and how to design for these in the aerospace and automotive industry.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-120; EG-221Co-requisite Modules: EG-294Incompatible Modules:Format: lectures: 20 hours,

example classes: 10 hoursprivate study/reading: 40 hourspreparation for assessment: 30 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. KM PerkinsAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Assignment 1 (10%)Assignment 2 (10%)

Assessment Description: examination (80%)assignment 1 (10%) This is an individual piece of courseworkassignment 2 (10%) This is an individual piece of courseworkFailure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the resit markAssessment Feedback: written feedback on courseworkgeneral module feedback on examinationverbal feedback in example classesModule Content: - Stiffness Method of Structural Analysis 2D - Introduction; Simple spring-rigid bar systems;Stiffness matrix for pin-jointed bar; Force and displacement transformations; Equilibrium and compatibility equations;Application to simple trusses; Systematic assembly of global stiffness matrix. Examples.- Stress Concentration Effects - Causes and effects; examples of stress concentration factors and design data; effect ofsurface finish, residual stresses etc.; design to minimise stress concentration effects; case histories.- Fatigue - Nature of fatigue; low and high cycle fatigue; presentation of fatigue data; fatigue strength; notchsensitivity; variable loading and cumulative damage; design for infinite life and acceptable finite life.- Elementary description of fracture in a range of ductile and brittle materials. Ductile voids, brittle cleavage and thetransition of fracture behaviour with temperature, concept of toughness.- Basic fatigue crack initiation mechanisms, fracture surface features under fatigue loading, Stage I and II cracks.- Introduction to creep and creep fracture. Distinctions between low and high temperature creep.- Temperature capabilities of materials - case study of an aero gas turbine.Intended Learning Outcomes: A knowledge and understanding of : principles of equilibrium for the stiffnessmethod, stiffness coefficient.A knowledge and understanding of : stress concentration features and their effects on design. Fatigue and fracturetheories. The ability to identify the sources and types of stress and stress concentrations and to analyse these.An ability to identify internally redundant trusses. Establish suitable coordinates and joint numbering for stiffnessanalyses. Distinguish between free and prescribed displacements and applied and reactive forces in trusses.An ability to : describe the relationship between microstructural and the resulting mechanical response measured onthe macroscopic scale.An ability to (thinking skills): apply the equations of static equilibrium to calculate reactions, axial forces, bendingmoments and shear forces. Calculate the forces in internally redundant 2D trusses. Calculate joint displacements,member forces and joint reactions in simple 2D trusses.An ability to design simple components and structures to avoid failure by yielding, fatigue and/or fracture, includingthe effects of stress concentration features. An ability to discuss basic fracture mechanisms and fatigue concepts for arange of engineering alloys

An ability to describe the relationship between microstructural and the resulting mechanical response measured on themacroscopic scale.

An ability to undertake basic manipulation of stresses to determine stress fields. Relate fracture surface details tofailure behaviour.

Reading List: Williams, M.S. and Todd, J.D., Structures- Theory and Analysis, Macmillan Press, 2000.WD Callister, Elements of X-ray Diffraction, Pearson Prentice Hall.E. J. Hearn , Mechanics of Materials, Butterworth-Heinemann.ISBN: 0-750-63265-8E. J. Hearn , Mechanics of Materials, Butterworth-Heinemann.ISBN: 0-750-63266-6Additional Notes: PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION

Available to visiting students

Assessment: Exam (80%) and continuous assessment (20%)

EGA215 Rocket and Space TechnologyCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: The module introduces the concepts associated with rocket dynamics, trajectories and orbits of spacevehicles and space missions.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: 20 hours lectures plus examples classes

2 hours of Matlab classesLecturer(s): Dr. MR BrownAssessment: Examination 1 (70%)

Coursework 1 (30%)Assessment Description: ExamThe examination will consist of 4 questions, out of which the candidates choose 3. The examination will be closedbook, but an extended formula sheet will be provided as an attachment to the exam. The students will receive the sameformula sheet at the beginning of term.

Course WorkThere will be 3 separate pieces of coursework each worth 10% of the module mark. These assignments will focus onboth analytical and numerical descriptions of rocket ballistics, performance and flight.Failure Redemption: Through supplementary examination in the Summer.Assessment Feedback: Students receive feedback from the coursework in the form of a marking sheet evaluatingdifferent criteria regarding their report. Feedback from the final examination is via the University feedback form.Module Content: • The Transfer Segment - Launcher dynamics• The Space Segment - Orbital mechanics• The Ground Segment - Infrastructure required for space mission• Space Missions - basic componentsIntended Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module students will:

- Have a fundamental understanding of the space environment- Have a good understanding of rockets dynamics - utilising the two-body approach- Have a good understanding of multi-stage rocket systems - under the restricted limit approximation- Have knowledge of the infrastructure needed to operate such vehicles.- Have a good knowledge of trajectory and orbits- Be able to solve trajectory and orbital mechanics problems- Have and understanding of space missions- Use MATLAB to calculate rocket dynamics - e.g. exit trajectories- Use MATLAB to calculate orbital parameters - e.g. eccentricityReading List: T.S. Taylor, Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering, Not Known.W.Ley, K Wittmann, W.Hallman, Handbook of Space Technology, Not Known.M.J.L. Turner, Rocket and Spacecraft Propulsion: Principles, Practice and New Developments, Not Known.Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.

EGA220 Aerospace SystemsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: The modules introduces systems to engineering students, and covers aspects of systems engineering,electrical power systems, fluid power systems, risk management for systems and sustainability of systems.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: 20 hours lectures, 10 hours examplesLecturer(s): Mr. Z JelicAssessment: Other (Coursework) (20%)

Examination (80%)Assessment Description: Assessment: 20% internal assessment and 2 hour examination at the end of the Semester(80%). Resits in August will have 100% weighting.Failure Redemption: An opportunity to redeem failures will be available within the rules of the University.Assessment Feedback: Via model answers for the continuous assessments and overview of generic issues fromwritten examinations. Feedback will be left the blackboard.Module Content: - Systems (9 hours)

- Electric Power Systems (7 hours) + Brief to circuit characteristics and analysis + Ideal operational amplifier circuits: inverting, non-inverting, comparator, differentiator, integrator. + Electrical Machines + Power Electronic Circuits & Systems + Motor Drivers & Actuators + Fuel Cell & Energy Storage Systems + Power Electronics Enabled Electrical Systems for Aircraft & Vehicles

- Fluid Power Systems (5 hours) + Fluid power systems, electrohydraulic, pneumatic + Hydraulic fluids + Hydraulic control valves + Hydraulic pumps, motors and cylinders + Fluid power control systems + Aircraft fluid power systems

- Risk Management (3 hours)

- Sustainability of systems (6 hours) + Economic – cost benefit, complexity, profit margins + Social – health and safety, skill requirements, maintenance culture, future proofing + Environmental – design for reduction, reuse, recycling. Emissions to air, water, etc. Resource efficiency, rawmaterials issues, embedded energy and energy use. Mantainability. LCA.Intended Learning Outcomes: By attending this module, you will be able to:Explain the concept of systems, the risk management of them and their sustainabilityExplain the operating principles of fluid power systemsIdentify power sources for hydraulic systems and how they operateExplain the operating principles of electrical power systemsIdentify power sources for electrical systems and how they operateReading List: Elliot , Creating systems that work:, Royal Academy of Engineering, 2007.ISBN: 1-903496-34-9Moir & Seabridge, Aircraft Systems: Mechanical, Electrical and Avionics Subsystems Integration (Aerospace Series),Wiley&Blackwell, 2008.ISBN: 978-0470059968Additional Notes: The modules introduces systems to engineering students, and covers aspects of systemsengineering, electrical power systems, fluid power systems, risk management for systems and sustainability ofsystems.