At the end of this course, the students; 1) Will be able to define fundamental concept and laws of aerodynamics 2) Will be able to explain the effect of airflow on an aircraft and its components using the laws of physics and fundamental mathematical methods 3) Will be able to relate basic aerodynamic principles and practices regarding flight operations
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(ME307)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
An Overview for Aerodynamics,Basic Characteristics of Gases,Aerodynamic Forces, Factors affecting Aerodynamic forces One Dimensional Incompressible Flow, Air Viscosity and Boundary Layer Theory-Laminar Flow,Calculation of Friction Drag,Analysis of airfoil,Curvilinear Flow,Aerodynamic Forces and Moments,Finite Wings and Span Effects,1-D Compressible Flow Compressibility Effects on Airfoil and Aircraft
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1st Week Introduction: Course Policy; An Overview for Aerodynamics; Units and Basic Definitions
2nd Week
2nd Week Atmosphere: Basic Characteristics of Gases; Standard Atmosphere
3rd Week
3rd Week Aerodynamic Forces: Kinematics of Gases; Generation of Aerodynamic Forces; Factors affecting Aerodynamic forces
4th Week
4th Week One Dimensional Incompressible Flow: Continuity Equation; Bernoulli s Equation; Wind Tunnels and Air
5th Week
5th Week Viscosity and Boundary Layer Theory-Laminar Flow
6th Week
6th Week Boundary Layer Theory-Turbulent Flow, Calculation of Friction Drag
7th Week
7th Week Analysis of airfoil
8th Week
8th Week Midterm
9th Week
9th Week Curvilinear Flow, Flow around the basic shapes
10th Week
10th Week Aerodynamic Forces and Moments; Finite Wing Effects
11th Week
11th Week Finite Wings and Span Effects;Aerodynamic Devices
12th Week
12th Week Compressibility and Speed Ranges, Mach number
13th Week
13th Week 1-D Compressible Flow
14th Week
14th Week Compressibility Effects on Airfoil and Aircraft: Transonik and Supersonic Flows
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Anderson, David F. Understanding flight / David F. Anderson, Scott Eberhardt. - New York : McGraw-Hill, c2001. Anderson, John D. Fundamentals of aerodynamics / John D. Anderson, Jr. - 3rd ed. - Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2001. Anderson, John D. Introduction to flight / John D. Anderson, Jr. - 4th ed. - Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2000. Houghton, E. L. (Edward Lewis). Aerodynamics for engineering students / E.L. Houghton, N.B. Carruthers. - 3rd ed. - London : E. Arnold, 1982.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Problem Solving,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
10
Quiz
1
15
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
3
1
3
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
6
2,5
15
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
2,5
17,5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
3
3
Homework
3
4
12
Quiz
4
,5
2
Total Workload
138,5
Total Workload / 30
4,61
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)