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CURRICULUM 2008

B.E. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING SYLLABUS 

3 & 4 SEMESTERS CURRICULUM AND SYLLABI

SEMESTER IV(VISIT    http://aimforhigh.blogspot.com)

(Applicable to the students admitted from the Academic year 2008 – 2009 onwards)

CODE NO. COURSE TITLE L T P C

THEORY

MA 2264 Numerical Methods 3 1 0 4

AE 2251 Aerodynamics - I 3 0 0 3

AE 2252 Aircraft Systems and Instruments 3 0 0 3

AE 2253 Production Technology 3 0 0 3

AE 2254 Aircraft Structures - I 3 1 0 4

AE 2255 Propulsion-I 3 0 0 3(VISIT        http://aimforhigh.blogspot.com)

PRACTICAL

AE 2257 Aircraft Structures Lab - I 0 0 3 2

AE 2258 Aerodynamics Lab 0 0 3 2

AE 2259 Aircraft Component Drawing 0 0 4 2

AT 2206 Manufacturing Technology Lab 0 0 3 2

AE 2257 Aircraft Structures Lab - I 0 0 3 2 AE 2258 Aerodynamics Lab 0 0 3 2 AE 2259 Aircraft Component Drawing

AE2257 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES LAB –I  SYLLABUS 0 0 3 2

OBJECTIVE

To study experimentally the load deflection characteristics structural materials under

different types of loads.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Determination of Young’s modulus of steel using mechanical extensometers.

2. Determination of Young’s modulus of aluminum using electrical extensometers

3. Determination of fracture strength and fracture pattern of ductile and brittle

materials

4. Determination of forces in statically indeterminate force system.

5. Deflection of beams with various end conditions.

6. Verification of Maxwell’s Reciprocal theorem & principle of superposition

7. Column – Testing

8. South – well’s plot.

9. Testing of Riveted Joints.

10. Determination of membrane stresses in a thin cylinder under internal pressure.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS

(for a batch of 30 students) (VISIT          http://aimforhigh.blogspot.com)

Sl. No. Equipments Qty Experiments No.

1. Universal Testing Machine 1 1,2,3, 9

2. Mechanical Extensometer 1 1

3. Electrical strain gauge 10 2, 4, 10

4. Hinged bar suspended by two wires of

different materials. 1 4

5. Strain indicator 1 2, 4, 10

6. Dial Gauges 12 5, 6

7. Beam Test set up with various end

conditions 2 5, 6

8. Column Test Apparatus 1 7, 8

9. Thin walled pressure vessel 1 10

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AE2258 AERODYNAMICS LABORATORY 0 0 3 2

OBJECTIVE

To familiarize the students in basic aerodynamics and use of wind tunnels.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Generation of lift and tip vortices.

2. Flow visualization in water flow channel

3. Flow visualization in smoke tunnel

4. Plot of RPM Vs test section velocity in a subsonic wind tunnel.

5. Pressure distribution over circular cylinder.

6. Pressure distribution over airfoil and estimation of CL and CD.

7. Force measurement using wind tunnel balance.

8. Mach number distribution in nozzle of supersonic wind tunnel.

9. Use of Schlieren system to visualize shock.

10. Use of Shadow graph system to visualize shock.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

LIST OF EQUIPMENT

(for a batch of 30 students)

Sl.

No.

Items Quantity Experiment

No.

1. Blower, Balance, and small aspect ratio model 1 each. 1

2. Water flow channel & models 1 set 2

3. Subsonic wind tunnel 1 No. 3, 4,5,6,7

4. Smoke apparatus and rake 1 each. 3

5. Manometer, Pitot-Static tube 1 No. 4,5,6

6. Circular cylinder and Aerofoil pressure distribution

models

1 each 5,6

7. Wind tunnel strain gauge balance 1 No. 7

8. Supersonic wind tunnel, Mercury manometer 1 No. 8,9,10

9. Schlieren system and Shadow graph system 1 No. 9,10

10. Sharp nosed and Blunt nosed models 1 No.

each

9,10

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AE2259 AIRCRAFT COMPONENT DRAWING 0 0 4 2

OBJECTIVE

To introduce the concept of design of basic structural components and to draft both

manually and using modelling package.

LIST OF EXERCISES

Design and Drafting of riveted joints

Design and Drafting of welded joints.

Design and Drafting Control Components Cam

Design and Drafting Control Components Bell Crank

Design and Drafting Control Components Gear

Design and Drafting Control Components Push-pull rod

Three view diagram of a typical aircraft

Layout of typical wing structure.

Layout of typical fuselage structure.

Layout of Control System

TOTAL : 60 PERIODS

LIST OF EQUIPMENT

(for a batch of 30 students)

Sl.No Equipments Quantity Experiments

No.

1 Drawing Boards,

Drafting machines 30 1, 5

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AT2206 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY 0 0 3 2

(Common to Aeronautical & Automobile)

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. LATHE

1.1. Facing, plain turning and step turning

1.2. Taper turning using compound rest.

1.3. Taper turning using taper turning attachment

1.4. Single start V thread, cutting and knurling

1.5. Boring and internal thread cutting.

2. SHAPER AND SLOTTER

2.1. Machining a V- block (in a Shaper)

2.2. Machining hexagonal shape (in a Shaper)

2.3. Machining internal key-way (in a slotter)

3. DRILLING

3.1 Drilling 4 or 6 holes at a given pitch circle on a plate

3.2. Drilling, reaming and tapping

4. MILLING

4.1. Plain Milling Exercise

4.2. Gear Milling Exercise

5. GRINDING

Cylindrical Grinding Exercise

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS( For A Batch Of 30 Students)

1. Centre Lathe with accessories 5No.

2. Shaping Machine 2 No.

3. Slotting Machine 1 No.

4. Radial Drilling Machine 2No.

5. Upright Drilling Machine 2No.

6. Milling Machine 2No.

7. Cylindrical Grinding Machine 1 No.

AE2255 PROPULSION AE 2255 PROPULSION

AE2255 PROPULSION – I  SYLLABUS 3 0 0 3 OBJECTIVE

To understand the principles of operation and design of aircraft and spacecraft power

plants.

1. FUNDAMENTALS OF GAS TURBINE ENGINES 12

Illustration of working of gas turbine engine – The thrust equation – Factors affecting

thrust – Effect of pressure, velocity and temperature changes of air entering compressor

– Methods of thrust augmentation – Characteristics of turboprop, turbofan and turbojet –

Performance characteristics.

2. SUBSONIC AND SUPERSONIC INLETS FOR JET ENGINES 8

Internal flow and Stall in subsonic inlets – Boundary layer separation – Major features of

external flow near a subsonic inlet – Relation between minimum area ratio and eternal

deceleration ratio – Diffuser performance – Supersonic inlets – Starting problem on

supersonic inlets – Shock swallowing by area variation – External declaration – Models

of inlet operation.

3. COMBUSTION CHAMBERS 6

Classification of combustion chambers – Important factors affecting combustion

chamber design – Combustion process – Combustion chamber performance – Effect of

operating variables on performance – Flame tube cooling – Flame stabilization – Use of

flame holders – Numerical problems.

4. NOZZLES 6

Theory of flow in isentropic nozzles – nozzles and choking – Nozzle throat conditions –

Nozzle efficiency – Losses in nozzles – Over expanded and under – expanded nozzles –

Ejector and variable area nozzles – Interaction of nozzle flow with adjacent surfaces –

Thrust reversal.

5. COMPRESSORS 13

Principle of operation of centrifugal compressor – Work done and pressure rise –

Velocity diagrams – Diffuser vane design considerations – Concept of prewhirl, rotation

stall and surge – Elementary theory of axial flow compressor – Velocity triangles –

degree of reaction – Three dimensional – Air angle distributions for free vortex and

constant reaction designs – Compressor blade design – Centrifugal and Axial

compressor performance characteristics.

TOTAL : 45

TEXT BOOKS

1. Hill, P.G. & Peterson, C.R. “Mechanics & Thermodynamics of Propulsion”

Addison – Wesley Longman INC, 1999. (VISIT                http://aimforhigh.blogspot.com)

REFERENCES

1. Cohen, H. Rogers, G.F.C. and Saravanamuttoo, H.I.H. “Gas Turbine Theory”,

Longman, 1989.

2. Oates, G.C., “Aero thermodynamics of Aircraft Engine Components”, AIAA

Education Series, New York, 1985.

3. “Rolls Royce Jet Engine” – Third Edition – 1983.

4. Mathur, M.L. and Sharma, R.P., “Gas Turbine, Jet and Rocket Propulsion”,

Standard Publishers & Distributors, Delhi, 1999.

AE2254 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES AE 2254 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES

AE2254 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES – I  SYLLABUS 3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVE

To study different types of beams and columns subjected to various types of loading and

support conditions with particular emphasis on aircraft structural components.

1. STATICALLY DETERMINATE STRUCTURES 10+3

Analysis of plane Truss-Method of joints-3 D Truss-Plane frames-Composite beam.

2. STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES 10+3

Propped Cantilever- Fixed-Fixed beams-Clapeyron's Three Moment Equation - Moment

Distribution Method.

3. ENERGY METHODS 10+4

Strain Energy due to axial, bending and Torsional loads – Castigliano’s theorems-

Maxwell's Reciprocal theorem, Unit load method - application to beams, trusses, frames,

rings, etc.

4. COLUMNS 10+4

Columns with various end conditions – Euler’s Column curve – Rankine’s formula -

Column with initial curvature - Eccentric loading – South well plot – Beam column.

5. FAILURE THEORY 5+1

Maximum Stress theory – Maximum Strain Theory – Maximum Shear Stress Theory –

Distortion Theory – Maximum Strain energy theory – Application to aircraft Structural

problems.

TOTAL : 60

TEXT BOOK

1. Donaldson, B.K., “Analysis of Aircraft Structures – An Introduction”, McGraw-Hill,

1993.

2. Bruhn.E.F.”Analysis and design of flight vehicle structures” Tri set of offset

company, USA,1973. (VISIT      http://aimforhigh.blogspot.com)

REFERENCE

1. Timoshenko, S., “Strength of Materials”, Vol. I and II, Princeton D. Von Nostrand

Co, 1990.

AE 2253 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AE2253 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

AE 2253 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS  3 0 0 3

(Common to Aeronautical & Automobile)

OBJECTIVE

The components such a piston, connecting rod, crankshaft, engine block, front axle,

frame, body etc., are manufactured by various types of production processes involving

casting, welding, machining, metal forming, powder metallurgy, etc. hence Engineering

students must study this course production technology.

1. CASTING 9

Casting types, procedure to make sand mould, types of core making, moulding tolls,

machine moulding, special moulding processes-co2 moulding; shell moulding,

investment moulding, permanent mould casting, pressure die casting, centrifugal

casting, continuous casting, casting defects.

2. WELDING 9

Classification of welding processes. Principles of Oxyacetylene gas welding. A.C. metal

arc welding, resistance welding, submerged arc welding, tungsten inert gas welding,

metal inert gas welding, plasma arc welding, thermic welding, electron beam welding,

laser beam welding, defects in welding, soldering and brazing.

3. MACHIINING 9

General principles (with schematic diagrams only) of working and commonly performed

operations in the following machines: Lathe, Shaper, Planer, Horizontal milling machine,

Universal drilling machine, Cylindrical grinding machine, Capstan and Turret lathe.

Basics of CNC machines.

General principles and applications of the following processes: Abrasive jet

machining, Ultrasonic machining, Electric discharge machining, Electro chemical

machining, Plasma are machining, Electron beam machining and Laser beam

machining.

4. FORMING AND SHAPING OF PLASTICS 9

Types of plastics-characteristics of the forming and shaping processes-Moulding of

Thermoplastics-working principles and typical applications of Injection moulding-Plunger

and screw machines-Blow moulding-Rotational moulding-Film moulding-Extrusiontypical

industrial applications-Thermoforming-processing of thermosets-working

principles and typical applications-compression moulding-Transfer moulding-Bonding of

thermoplastics-Fusion and solvent methods-Induction and Ultrasonic methods.

5. METAL FORMING AND POWDER METALLURGY 9

Principles and applications of the following processes: Forging, Rolling, Extrusion, Wire

drawing and Spinning, Powder metallurgy-Principal steps involved advantages.

Disadvantages and limitations of powder metallurgy.

TOTAL:45

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TEXT BOOK:

1. Harija choudry, Elements of workshop Technology, vol. I and II Media

promoters and publishers pvt., Ltd., Mumbai, 2001. (VISIT       http://aimforhigh.blogspot.com)

REFERENCES:

1. R. K. Jain and S. C. Gupta, production Technology, Khanna Publishers. 16th

Edition, 2001.

2. H. M. T. production technology-Hand book, Tata Mc Graw-Hill, 2000.

3. Roy. A. Linberg, process and materials of manufacturing technology, PHI,

2000.

4. M. Adithan and A. B. Cupta, manufacturing technology, New Age, 1996.

5. Serope Kalpajian, Steven R. Schimid, Manuyfacturing Engineering and

Technology, Pearson Education, Inc.2002 (second Indian Reprint)

AE2252 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS AE 2252 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS

AE2252 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS  SYLLABUS 3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE

To describe the principle and working of aircraft systems and instruments

1. AIRPLANE CONTROL SYSTEMS 10

Conventional Systems - fully powered flight controls - Power actuated systems – Modern

control systems - Digital fly by wire systems - Auto pilot system active control

Technology,

2. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 12

Hydraulic systems - Study of typical workable system - components - Pneumatic

systems - Advantages - Working principles - Typical Air pressure system – Brake system

- Typical Pneumatic power system - Components, Landing Gear systems - Classification

3. ENGINE SYSTEMS 8

Fuel systems for Piston and jet engines, - Components of multi engines. lubricating

systems for piston and jet engines - Starting and Ignition systems - Typical examples for

piston and jet engines.

4. AUXILIARY SYSTEM 8

Basic Air cycle systems - Vapour Cycle systems, Evaporative vapour cycle systems -

Evaporative air cycle systems - Fire protection systems, Deicing and anti icing systems.

5. AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS 7

Flight Instruments and Navigation Instruments – Gyroscope - Accelerometers, Air speed

Indicators – TAS, EAS- Mach Meters - Altimeters - Principles and operation - Study of

various types of engine instruments - Tachometers - Temperature gauges - Pressure

gauges - Operation and Principles.

TOTAL : 45

TEXT BOOKS

1. McKinley, J.L., and Bent, R.D., “Aircraft Maintenance & Repair”, McGraw-Hill,

1993.

2. “General Hand Books of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics”, U.S. Dept. of

Transportation, Federal Aviation Administation, The English Book Store, New

Delhi1995. (VISIT              http://aimforhigh.blogspot.com)

REFERENCES

1. Mekinley, J.L. and Bent, R.D., “Aircraft Power Plants”, McGraw-Hill, 1993.

2. Pallet, E.H.J., “Aircraft Instruments & Principles”, Pitman & Co., 1993.

3. Treager, S., “Gas Turbine Technology”, McGraw-Hill, 1997.