Introduction to Aerospace Engineering (EAS105)

The first part of the course provides introductions to flight fundamentals, aerostructures and propulsion systems together with the important classes of materials used in airframes and aeroengines. In the second half of the course, an understanding of some fundamental aspects of aircraft dynamics and performance is taught, to introduce the idea of flight control systems. Examples of radar, avionics and other associated sensor and servo systems will also be introduced.

• Basic elements of aerodynamic flight
• Concepts of Bernoulli’s and continuity equations
• Fundamental concepts of aerodynamics
• Introduction to propulsion systems
• Basic aero-structures and aero-materials
• Fundamentals of aircraft stress and structural analysis
• Introduction to basic aircraft system operation and design requirements
• Mechanical engineering aspects of aerospace system design and function
• Fundamentals of aircraft performance
• Fundamentals of aircraft stability and control
• Aircraft hardware: sheet metal layout, structural fasteners, aircraft flight control cable, torque application, and hardware safety
• Aircraft maintenance practice and basic techniques used in aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft certification and airworthiness

• Describe fundamental concepts of flight, aerostructures, propulsion systems, as well as important classes of materials used in airframes and aero-engines
• Identify basic aircraft systems and their operations and requirements
• Interpret mechanical engineering aspects of aerospace system design and function
• Compute aerodynamics lift and drag forces, general aircraft flight performance and propulsion
• Apply general concepts of aerospace engineering and general aircraft systems and hardware involved in operation and maintenance of an aircraft
• Demonstrate flow visualization, Benoulli’s equation, wind tunnel, pressurisation and aircraft systems principles through experiments
• Solve fundamental aircraft stress and structural analysis