| Unit name | Aerospace Dynamics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | AENG20008 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Brano Titurus |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Engineering Science (MENG10004) |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
In this unit students will further develop their knowledge of engineering dynamics and its application in aerospace engineering, with a particular focus on vibrations, aeroelasticity and aircraft flight dynamics.
Using Newton and Lagrange methods, students will model and analyse basic vibration phenomena and properties of single and two-degree-of-freedom vibrating systems. The understanding of these fundamental concepts also provides an introduction to aeroelastic phenomena such as aircraft flutter.
Further, students will learn to describe the equation of motion for a rigid body aircraft, understanding the influence of aerodynamic and inertial terms and how the equations may be simplified for the purposes of classical linear analysis. This enables students to establish conditions for static flight balance and flight stability. Flight recordings obtained from the University of Bristol glider provide a source of data for students to analyse and evaluate.
On successful completion of the unit the student will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Summative assessments:
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
