MECH ENG 3100 - Aeronautical Engineering
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 3100 Course Aeronautical Engineering Coordinating Unit School of Mechanical Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge MECH ENG 2021, MECH ENG 2002 Restrictions BE(Mechanical & Aerospace) and associated double degree students only Assessment Assignments, laboratory reports, final exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Robin Georg
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Analyse the design and performance of modern aircraft; 2 Explain air vehicle design and flight systems; 3 Explain aircraft systems such as engines, V/STOL technology, control systems; 4 Explain fundamental theories in Aeronautical Engineering, such as propeller momentum theory etc; 5 Discuss aircraft stability and control; 6 Apply problem based learning principles in the tutorial; 7 Explain aircraft performance; 8 Discuss current best practice in the area of Aeronautical Engineering; 9 Explain environmental issues associated with the area of Aeronautics, such as energy conservation, pollution etc; and 10 Demonstrate problem solving skills i.e. identify main issues in aeronautical problems, simplify the problem and solve it using standard tools.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.2 3.4
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-10 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course lecture notes - provided electronically through MyUniRecommended Resources
Strongly recommended- Introduction to flight; John Anderson
- Introduction to aeronautics: a design perspective; Steven Brandt
- Aircraft performance and design; John Anderson
- Aircraft structures for engineering students; T Megson
- Aircraft flight; R Barnard
- Aerodynamics, aeronautics and flight mechanics; B McCormick
- An introduction to general aeronautics; C Van Deventer
- Aeroplane design, vol I-VIII; John Roskam
- Aircraft design: a conceptual approach; Daniel Raymer
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures supported by problem-solving tutorials developing material covered in lectures
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As per university recommendation, it is expected that students spend 48hrs/week during teaching periods, and that a 3 unit course has a minimum workload of 156 hours regardless of the length of the course. Additional time may need to be spent acquiring assumed knowledge, working on assessment during non-teaching periods, and preparing for and attending examinations.
Learning Activities Summary
Fundamentals- Aircraft parts
- Aircraft types
- Atmosphere
- Coordinate systems
- Aircraft geometries
- Forces and moments
- Low Mach aerodynamics - lift
- Low Mach aerodynamics - drag
- Low Mach aerodynamics - drag polar
- Performance - takeoff
- Performance - climb
- Performance - cruise
- Performance - descent and landing, energy equation
- Stability and control - longitudinal
- Stability and control - lateral, directional
- Stability and control - analysis I
- Stability and control - analysis II
- Propulsion - types
- Propulsion - piston engines and propellors
- Propulsion - jet engines
- Helicopter fundamentals
- Helicopter aerodynamics
- VSTOL aircraft
- Aircraft loads I
- Aircraft loads II
Specific Course Requirements
NONE
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes Flight Simulator Laboratory 10 Individual Summative Weeks 2-6 attendance 1. 2. 3. 7. 8. 10. Wing Structures Laboratory 10 Individual Summative Weeks 7-11 attendance 1. 2. 5. 7. 8. 10. Assignments (x4) 20 Individual Summative Weeks 1-12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Quizzes (x2) 20 Individual Summative Weeks 6, 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Exam 40 Individual Summative Final Exam 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Total 100
This assessment breakdown is registered as an exemption to the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy. The exemption is related to the Procedures clause(s): 1. b. 2.
This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.Assessment Related Requirements
NONE
Assessment Detail
All the assignments are problem type questions. The solutions to the assignments will be reviewed and marked by the course tutor/s according to the marking rubric. The solutions will be available to the students on MyUni after the submission date.
Submission
Assessments are submitted electronically via MyUni.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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