M.tech Aeronautical Engg

(Estd.
u/s 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)

Padur, Kancheepuram District - 603 103.
SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICAL SCIENCES
Regulations Curriculum
and Syllabus
2013
M.Tech.
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
(M.TECH./ M.B.A. / M.C.A.) (Full - Time / Part - Time)
(Effective 2013-14)
1. Vision, Mission and Objectives Keeping pace with the ever changing
technological scenario to help our
1.1 The Vision of the Institute is "To make
students to gain proper direction to
every man a success and no man a
emerge as competent professionals
failure".
fully aware of their commitment to the
In order to progress towards the vision, society and nation.
the Institute has identified itself with a
To inculcate a flair for research,
mission to provide every individual with
development and entrepreneurship.
a conducive environment suitable to
achieve his / her career goals, with a 2. Admission
strong emphasis on personality
2.1 The admission policy and procedure
development, and to offer quality
shall be decided from time to time by
education in all spheres of engineering,
the Board of Management (BOM) of the
technology, applied sciences and
Institute, following guidelines issued by
management, without compromising on
Ministry of Human Resource
the quality and code of ethics.
Development (MHRD), Government of
1.2 Further, the institute always strives India. The number of seats in each
branch of the (M.TECH / M.B.A. /
To train our students with the latest and
M.C.A.) programme will be decided by
the best in the rapidly changing fields BOM as per the directives from Ministry
of Engineering, Technology, of Human Resource Development
Management, Science & Humanities. (MHRD), Government of India and
To develop the students with a global taking into account the market
outlook possessing, state of the art demands. Some seats for Non Resident
skills, capable of taking up challenging Indians and a few seats for foreign
responsibilities in the respective fields. nationals shall be made available.
To mould our students as citizens with 2.2 The selected candidates will be
moral, ethical and social values so as admitted to the (M.TECH / M.B.A. /
to fulfill their obligations to the nation M.C.A.) programme after he/she fulfills
and the society. all the admission requirements set by
the Institute and after payment of the
To promote research in the field of
prescribed fees.
science, Humanities, Engineering,
Technology and allied branches. 2.3 Candidates for admission to the first
semester of the Master's Degree
1.3 Our aims and objectives are focused
Programme shall be required to have
on
passed an appropriate Degree
Providing world class education in Examination recognized by Hindustan
engineering, technology, applied University.
science and management.
M.Tech. Aeronautical Engineering 3

2.4 In all matters relating to admission to l One credit for each laboratory practical
the (M.TECH / M.B.A. / M.C.A.). of three hours per week per semester.
Programme, the decision of the Institute
and its interpretation given by the l One credit for 4 weeks of industrial
Chancellor of the Institute shall be final. training and
2.5 If at any time after admission, it is found l One credit for 2 hours of project per
that a candidate has not fulfilled any of week per semester.
the requirements stipulated by the 3.4 For the award of degree, a student has
Institute, the Institute may revoke the to earn certain minimum total number
admission of the candidate with of credits specified in the curriculum of
information to the Academic Council. the relevant branch of study. The
3. Structure of the programme curriculum of the different programs
shall be so designed that the minimum
3.1 The programme of instruction will have prescribed credits required for the award
the following structure of the degree shall be within the limits
i) Core courses of Engineering / specified below.
Technology / Management. Minimum
Program
ii) Elective courses for specialization in prescribed
areas of student's choice credit range
3.2 The minimum durations of the M.Tech. (Full time / Part time) 75 - 85
programmes are as given below:
M.B.A. (Full time / Part time) 85 - 95
Program No. of Semesters
M.C.A (Full time / Part time) 115 - 125
M.Tech.(Full-Time) 4
M.Tech.(Part -Time) 6 3.5 The medium of instruction, examination
M.B.A. (Full - Time) 4 and the language of the project reports
will be English.
M.B.A. (Part - Time) 6
4. Faculty Advisor
M.C.A.(Full - Time) 6
4.1 To help the students in planning their
M.C.A.(Part -Time) 8 courses of study and for getting general
advice on the academic programme, the
Every (M.TECH / M.B.A. / M.C.A.) concerned Department will assign a
programme will have a curriculum and certain number of students to a Faculty
syllabi for the courses approved by the
member who will be called their Faculty
Academic Council.
Advisor.
3.3 Each course is normally assigned
certain number of credits. The following 5. Class Committee
norms will generally be followed in 5.1 A Class Committee consisting of the
assigning credits for courses. following will be constituted by the Head
l One credit for each lecture hour per of the Department for each class:
week per semester
(i) A Chairman, who is not teaching the
l One credit for each tutorial hour per class.
week per semester

(ii) All subject teachers of the class. 6.2 GPA & CGPA
(iii) Two students nominated by the GPA is the ratio of the sum of the
department in consultation with the product of the number of credits Ci of
class. course "i " and the grade points Pi
earned for that course taken over all
The Class Committee will meet as often
courses "i" registered by the student
as necessary, but not less than three
to the sum of Ci for all "i ". That is,
times during a semester.
The functions of the Class Committee & 3
will include: L L
*3$ = L
(i) Addressing problems experienced by &L

L
students in the classroom and the
laboratories. CGPA will be calculated in a similar
(ii) Analyzing the performance of the manner, at any semester, considering
students of the class after each test all the courses enrolled from first
and finding ways and means of semester onwards.
addressing problems, if any. 6.3 For the students with letter grade I in
(iii) During the meetings, the student certain subjects, the same will not be
members shall express the opinions included in the computation of GPA and
and suggestions of the class students CGPA until after those grades are
to improve the teaching / learning converted to the regular grades.
process. 6.4 Raw marks will be moderated by a
6. Grading moderation board appointed by the
Vice-Chancellor of the University. The
6.1 A grading system as below will be final marks will be graded using an
adhered to. absolute grading system. The
Range Constitution and composition of the
of Marks Letter Grade Grade points moderation board will be dealt with
separately.
95-100 S 10
7. Registration and Enrollment
85 - 94 A 09
7.1 Except for the first semester,
75- 84 B 08 registration and enrollment will be done
in the beginning of the semester as per
65-74 C 07
the schedule announced by the
55-64 D 06 University.
50-54 E 05 7.2 A student will be eligible for enrollment
only if he/she satisfies regulation 10
< 50 U 00 (maximum duration of the programme)
I (Incomplete) -- and will be permitted to enroll if (i) he/
she has cleared all dues in the Institute,
Hostel & Library up to the end of the

previous semester and (ii) he/she is not Min. No. of Max. No. of
debarred from enrollment by a Program
Semesters Semesters
disciplinary action of the University.
M.Tech (Full - time) 4 8
7.3 Students are required to submit
registration form duly filled in. M.Tech (Part - time) 6 10
8. Registration requirement M.B.A. (Full Time) 4 8
8.1 (i) A Full time student shall not register M.B.A. (Part Time) 6 10
for less than 16 credits or more than
26 credits in any given semester. M.C.A. (Full - Time) 6 12
8.1 (ii) A part time student shall not register M.C.A (Part -Time) 8 14
for less than 10 credits or more than
20 credits in any given semester. 11. Temporary discontinuation
8.2 If a student finds his/her load heavy in 11.1 A student may be permitted by the
any semester, or for any other valid Director(academic) to discontinue
reason, he/she may withdraw from the temporarily from the programme for a
courses within three weeks of the semester or a longer period for reasons
commencement of the semester with of ill health or other valid reasons.
the written approval of his/her Faculty Normally a student will be permitted to
Advisor and HOD. However the student discontinue from the programme only
should ensure that the total number of for a maximum duration of two
credits registered for in any semester semesters.
should enable him/her to earn the 12. Discipline
minimum number of credits per
semester for the completed semesters. 12.1 Every student is required to observe
discipline and decorum both inside and
9. Minimum requirement to continue outside the campus and not to indulge
the programme in any activity which will tend to bring
9.1 For those students who have not earned down the prestige of the University.
the minimum required credit prescribed 12.2 Any act of indiscipline of a student
for that particular semester examination, reported to the Director (Academic) will
a warning letter to the concerned be referred to a Discipline Committee
student and also to his parents so constituted. The Committee will
regarding the shortage of his credit will enquire into the charges and decide on
be sent by the HOD after the suitable punishment if the charges are
announcement of the results of the substantiated. The committee will also
university examinations. authorize the Director(Academic) to
10. Maximum duration of the recommend to the Vice-Chancellor the
programme implementation of the decision. The
student concerned may appeal to the
The minimum and maximum period for Vice-Chancellor whose decision will be
the completion of various programs are final. The Director (Academic) will report
given below. the action taken at the next meeting of
the Council.

12.3 Ragging and harassment of women are condition that these students take prior
strictly prohibited in the University approval from the officer-in-charge. All
campus and hostels. such applications should be
recommended by the concerned HOD
13. Attendance
and forwarded to Director (Academic)
13.1 A student whose attendance is less within seven instructional days after the
than 75% is not eligible to appear for programme/activity.
the end semester examination for that
14. Assessment Procedure
semester. The details of all students
who have attendance less than 75% will 14.1 The Academic Council will decide from
be announced by the teacher in the time to time the system of tests and
class. These details will be sent to the examinations in each subject in each
concerned HODs and Director semester.
(Academic).
14.2 For each theory course, the
13.2 Those who have less than 75% assessment will be done on a
attendance will be considered for continuous basis as follows:
condonation of shortage of attendance.
Duration
However a condonation of 10% in
attendance will be given on medical Test / Exam Weightage of Test
reasons. Application for condonation Exam
recommended by the Faculty Advisor, First Periodical Test* 10% 2 Periods
concerned faculty member and the
HOD is to be submitted to the Director Second Periodical Test* 10% 2 Periods
(Academic) who, depending on the Model exam 20% 3 hours
merits of the case, may permit the
student to appear for the end semester Seminar/ Assignments/Quiz 20%
examination. A student will be eligible End - semester examination 50% 3 Hours
for this concession at most in two
semesters during the entire degree
* Best out of the two tests will be considered.
programme. Application for medical
leave, supported by medical certificate 14.3 For practical courses, the assessment
with endorsement by a Registered will be done by the subject teachers as
Medical Officer, should reach the HOD below:
within seven days after returning from
(i) Weekly assignment/Observation note
leave or, on or before the last
book / lab records - weightage 60%.
instructional day of the semester,
whichever is earlier. (ii) End semester examination of 3 hours
duration including viva - weightage 40%
13.3 As an incentive to those students who
are involved in extra curricular activities 15. Make up Examination/model
such as representing the University in examination
Sports and Games, Cultural Festivals, 15.1 Students who miss the end-semester
and Technical Festivals, NCC/ NSS examinations / model examination for
events, a relaxation of up to 10% valid reasons are eligible for make-up
attendance will be given subject to the examination /model examination. Those

who miss the end-semester 17. Declaration of results
examination / model examination
17.1 A candidate who secures not less than
should apply to the Head of the
50% of total marks prescribed for a
Department concerned within five days
course with a minimum of 50% of the
after he / she missed examination,
marks prescribed for the end semester
giving reasons for absence.
examination shall be declared to have
15.2 Permission to appear for make-up passed the course and earned the
examination / model exam will be given specified credits for the course.
under exceptional circumstances such
17.2 After the valuation of the answer scripts,
as admission to a hospital due to
the tabulated results are to be
illness. Students should produce a
scrutinized by the Result Passing
medical certificate issued by a
Boards of PG programmes constituted
Registered Medical Practitioner
by the Vice-Chancellor. The
certifying that he/she was admitted to
recommendations of the Result
hospital during the period of examination
Passing Boards will be placed before
/ model exam and the same should be
the Standing Sub Committee of the
duly endorsed by parent / guardian and
Academic Council constituted by the
also by a medical officer of the
Chancellor for scrutiny. The minutes
University within 5 days.
of the Standing Sub Committee along
16. Project evaluation with the results are to be placed before
the Vice-Chancellor for approval. After
16.1 For Project work, the assessment will
getting the approval of the Vice-
be done on a continuous basis as
Chancellor, the results will be published
follows:
by the Controller of Examination/
Review / Examination Weightage Registrar.
First Review 10% 17.3 If a candidate fails to secure a pass in
a course due to not satisfying the
Second Review 20%
minimum requirement in the end
Third Review 20% semester examination, he/she shall
register and re-appear for the end
End semester semester examination during the
Examination 50% following semester. However, the
For end semester exam, the student sessional marks secured by the
will submit a Project Report in a format candidate will be retained for all such
specified by the Director (Academic). attempts.
The first three reviews will be conducted 17.4 If a candidate fails to secure a pass in
by a Committee constituted by the a course due to insufficient sessional
Head of the Department. The end - marks though meeting the minimum
semester examination will be conducted requirements of the end semester
by a Committee constituted by the examination, wishes to improve on his/
Controller of Examinations. This will her sessional marks, he/she will have
include an external expert. to register for the particular course and

attend the course with permission of the CGPA 8.0 : First Class with distinction
HOD concerned and the Registrar. The 6.5 CGPA < 8.0 : First Class
sessional and external marks obtained
5.0 CGPA < 6.5 : Second Class.
by the candidate in this case will
replace the earlier result. 19.2 (i)Further, the award of 'First class with
distinction' is subject to the candidate
17.5 A candidate can apply for the revaluation
becoming eligible for the award of the
of his/her end semester examination
degree having passed the examination
answer paper in a theory course within
in all the courses in his/her first
2 weeks from the declaration of the
appearance within the minimum
results, on payment of a prescribed fee
duration of the programme.
through proper application to the
Registrar/Controller of Examinations (ii) The award of 'First Class' is further
through the Head of the Department. subject to the candidate becoming
The Registrar/ Controller of Examination eligible to the award of the degree having
will arrange for the revaluation and the passed the examination in all the
results will be intimated to the courses within the below mentioned
candidate concerned through the Head duration of the programme.
of the Department. Revaluation is not
Program No. of Semesters
permitted for practical courses and for
project work. M.Tech.(Full-Time) 5
17.6 The weightage for internal marks in M.Tech.(Part -Time) 7
finalizing results and grades shall be
M.B.A. (Full - Time) 5
waived off after completion of 5
semesters. M.B.A. (Part - Time) 7
18. Grade Card M.C.A.(Full - Time) 7
18.1 After results are declared, grade sheet M.C.A.(Part -Time) 9
will be issued to each student, which
will contain the following details: (iii) The period of authorized discontinuation
of the programme (vide clause 11.1) will
(i) Program and branch for which the not be counted for the purpose of the
student has enrolled. above classification.
(ii) Semester of registration. 20. Transfer of credits
(iii) List of courses registered during the 20.1 Within the broad framework of these
semester and the grade scored. regulations, the Academic Council,
(iv) Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) based on the recommendation of the
transfer of credits committee so
(v) Cumulative Grade Point Average constituted by the Chancellor may
(CGPA). permit students to earn part of the credit
19. Class / Division requirement in other approved
institutions of repute and status in the
19.1 Classification is based on CGPA and
country or abroad.
is as follows:

21. Eligibility for the award of (M.TECH iv) has no disciplinary action pending
/ M.B.A. / M.C.A.) Degree against him/her.
21.1 A student will be declared to be eligible The award of the degree must be
for the award of the (M.TECH / M.B.A. recommended by the Academic Council
/ M.C.A.). Degree if he/she has and approved by the Board of
i) registered and successfully credited all Management of the University.
the core courses, 22. Power to modify
ii) successfully acquired the credits in the 22.1 Notwithstanding all that has been stated
different categories as specified in the above, the Academic Council has the
curriculum corresponding to the right to modify any of the above
discipline (branch) of his/her study regulations from time to time subject
within the stipulated time, to approval by the Board of
iii) has no dues to all sections of the Management.
Institute including Hostels, and

HINDUSTAN UNIVERSITY
HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
M.TECH. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To educate the students in the fundamentals of engineering, science and their applications
to important practical problems using design, analysis and synthesis of aircraft components,
systems and tools through basic and advance research.
To inspire our students to pursue a life of curiosity and desire for learning and to instill in them
the ability and self confidence to adapt to rapid and major changes.
To develop leadership skills in our students necessary to shape the social, intellectual,
business and technical worlds.
PROGRAMME OUTCOME
The student will have the ability to apply knowledge of engineering, science and mathematics
to design and conduct experiments in the field of Aeronautical Engieering.
The students will have the ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired
needs and to function on multidisciplinary teams.
The students will become a professional engineer with all necessary skills, personality and
sound knowledge in basic and advance research areas.

DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
M.Tech. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
CURRICULUM 2013-14
SEMESTER I
Sl.No. Course Course Title L T P C TCH
Code
1 PMA101 Advanced Engineering Mathematics* 3 1 0 4 4
2 PAE101 Aerodynamics - I 3 0 2 4 5
3 PAE102 Aerospace Propulsion 3 1 0 4 4
4 PAE103 Aircraft Structures 3 1 0 4 4
5 PAE104 Experimental Stress Analysis 3 1 0 4 4
6 PAE105 Theory of Vibrations 3 1 0 4 4
Total 24 25
* Common to CAD, Thermal, IC, Auto & RAE
SEMESTER II
Sl. No. Course Course Title L T P C TCH

Code
1 PAE106 Aerodynamics II 3 1 0 4 4
2 PAE 107 Aircraft & Systems - Industry Perspective* 3 1 0 4 4
3 PAE108 Composite Materials and
Structures 3 1 0 4 4
4 PAE109 Finite Element Methods 3 1 0 4 4
5 PAE110 Rocketry and Space Mech. 3 1 0 4 4
6. - Elective - I 3 1 0 4 4
Practical
7 PAE112 Aircraft Structures Lab 0 0 3 1 3
Total 25 27
* Common to Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

SEMESTER III

Code
1 - Elective-II 3 1 0 4 4
2 - Elective-III 3 1 0 4 4
3 - Elective-IV 3 1 0 4 4
Practical
4 PAE113 Aircraft Systems Lab 0 0 3 1 3
5 PAE114 Project Work-Phase I 0 0 12 6 12
Total 19 27
SEMESTER IV

Code
1 PAE115 Project Work-Phase II 0 0 24 12 24
Total 12 24
Total No. of Credit = 80
ELECTIVE COURSES
SEMESTER II

Code
1 PAE 701 Advanced Propulsion Systems 3 1 0 4 4
2 PAE 702 Theory of Elasticity 3 1 0 4 4
3 PAE 703 Advanced Heat Transfer 3 1 0 4 4
4 PAE 704 Aircraft Design 3 1 0 4 4

ELECTIVE COURSES
SEMESTER III

Code
1 PAE 705 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 1 0 4 4
2 PAE 706 Cryogenics 3 1 0 4 4
3 PAE 707 Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics 3 1 0 4 4
4 PAE 708 High Temp. Problems in Structures 3 1 0 4 4
5 PAE 709 Theory of Plates and Shells 3 1 0 4 4
6 PAE 710 Industrial Aerodynamics 3 1 0 4 4
7 PAE 711 Helicopter Aerodynamics 3 1 0 4 4
8 PAE 712 Aero Elasticity 3 1 0 4 4
9 PAE 713 Hypersonic Aerodynamics 3 1 0 4 4

M.Tech. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
CURRICULUM 2013-14
SEMESTER I
PMA 101 ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To impart fundamental knowledge in various fields of advanced engineering mathematics and its
applications.
OBJECTIVES
Impart the students
1. To develop strong fundamentals of calculus of variations
2. To enhance transform methods
3. To enable the students to properties of Harmonic functions
4. To provide a strong foundation in the understanding of Numerical solution of partial equations
5. To enrich the knowledge of conformal mapping and applications
OUTCOMES
The student will be able to
1. Understand the Functional dependent on functions of independent variables
2. Have a fundamental knowledge of Laplace equations.
3. Fourier transformation methods.
4. Understand the concept of Laplace equation and properties of Harmonic functions
5. Know the explicit and implicit methods with examples.
6. Have an understanding of transformation and application of fluid and heat flow
UNIT I CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS 12
Concept of variation and its properties- Euler's Equation-Functional dependant on first and higher
order derivatives - Functional dependant on functions of several independent variables- Isoperimetric
problems - Direct methods-Ritz and Kantrovich methods

UNIT II TRANSFORM METHODS 12
Laplace transform methods for one dimensional wave equation - Displacements in a long string -
Longitudinal vibration of an elastic bar - Fourier Transform methods for one dimensional heat conduction
problems in infinite and semi-infinite rod
UNIT III ELLIPTIC EQUATIONS 12
Laplace equation - Properties of Harmonic functions - Solutions of Laplace equation by means of
Fourier transform in a half plane in an infinite strip and in a semi-infinite strip.
UNIT IV NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 12
Solution of Laplace and Poisson equation on a rectangular region by Lieebmann's method - Diffusion
equation by the explicit and Crank Nicolson - Implicit methods - Solution of wave equations by
explicit scheme Cubic spline interpolation.
UNIT V CONFORMAL MAPPING AND APPLICATIONS 12
The Schwarz - Christoffel transformation - Transformation of boundaries in parametric form - Physical
applications - Application to fluid and heat flow.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. Gupta, A.S, "Calculus of Variations with Applications", Prentice Hall of India(P)Ltd., New
Delhi, 6th print, 2006
2. Sankar Rao, .K, "Introduction to Partial Differential Equations",Prentice Hall of India(P) Ltd.,
New Delhi, 5th print, 2004.
3. Jain.R.K,Iyengar.S.R.K, " Advanced Engineering Mathematics".Narosa publications 2nd
Edition, 2006
4. Grewal, B.S, " Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering "., Kanna Publications,
`NewDelhi.
5. Kandasamy.P , Thilagavathy. K and Gunavathy. K, "Numerical Methods".,S Chand a n d
Co, Ltd., New Delhi, 5th Edition, 2007
6. Spiegel , M. R ," Theory and problems of Complex Variables with an Introduction to
Conformal Mapping and Its applications ", Schaum's outline series, McGraw Hill Book
Co, 1987.

PAE 101 AERODYNAMICS -I
L T P C
3 0 2 4
GOAL
To understand the behavior of airflow over bodies with particular emphasis on airfoil sections in the
incompressible flow regime .
OBJECTIVES
Impart the students
1. To review of basic fluid mechanics
2. To enable the function of airfoils
3. To enable wing theory
4. To enrich the knowledge on compressible flows
5. To give knowledge on wind tunnel
OUTCOMES
1. Understand the continuity,source,sink,pressure, velocity distributions with and without
circulation with experiments
2. Have a fundamental knowledge of thin airfoil theory and its applications with experiments
3. Understand the concept of lifting line theory, aspect ratio and taper ratio with experiments
4. Know the flows. shock, expansion waves and small perturbation theory with experiments
5. Understand the various types of wind tunnel and measurement system with experiments
UNIT I REVIEW OF BASIC FLUID MECHANICS 10
Continuity and Momentum equations, Point source and sink, Free and Forced Vortex, Uniform parallel
flow, combination of basic flows, Pressure and Velocity distributions On bodies with and without
circulation in ideal and real fluid flows, Magnus effect
Lab : 1.Calibration of wind tunnel
2.Pressure distribution on 3-D bodies
UNIT II AIRFOILS 12
Conformal Transformation, Kutta condition, Karman - Treffz profiles, Thin aerofoil Theory and its
applications.
Lab: 1. Pressure distribution over an aerofoil at different angles of attack.
UNIT III WING THEORY 12
Vortex line, Horse shoe vortex, Biot and savart law, lifting line theory, effects of aspect Ratio, planform
and taper ratio.

Lab : 1.Drag measurements in Wind Tunnels.
UNIT IV ELEMENTS OF COMPRESSIBLE FLOWS 14
Isentropic flows - shock and expansion waves, compressibility effects on aerodynamic Coefficients,
method of characteristics - small perturbation theory.
Lab : 1.Calibration of supersonic wind tunnel.
UNIT V WIND TUNNELS 12
Types of wind tunnels - Flow visualization processes - Measurements in wind tunnels, 6-component
balance.
Lab : 1.Supersonic flow visualization with schlieren systems.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. J.D. Anderson, "Fundamental of Aerodynamics", McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1985.
2. E.L. Houghton and N.B. Carruthers, "Aerodynamics for Engineering Students", Edward Arnold
Publishers Ltd., London (First Indian Edition), 1988.
3. W.H. Rae and A. Pope, "Low speed Wind Tunnel Testing", John Wiley Publications, 1984.
4. Shapiro, A.H., Dynamics & Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid Flow, Ronald Press,
1982.
5. Zucrow, M.J., and Anderson, J.D., Elements of gas dynamics McGraw-Hill Book Co., New
York, 1989.
6. Rathakrishnan.E., Gas Dynamics, Prentice Hall of India, 1995.
PAE 102 AEROSPACE PROPULSION

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To understand the principles of operation and design of aircraft and spacecraft power plants .
OBJECTIVES
Impart the students
1. To review of aircraft propulsion
2. To enable the function of gas turbines
3. To enable knowledge on thermodynamics of jet engines
4. To enrich the knowledge on Rocket propulsion
5. To give knowledge on ramjet and scramjet propulsion

OUTCOMES
1. Understand the classification of power plants and differences in jet engine and rocket engine
2. Have a fundamental knowledge on turbojet,turbo prop and turbo fan engines
3. Understand the concept of thermodynamic analysis of components of jet engine, Ram jet
and pulse jet engine and its application
4. Know the reaction principle, thrust equation, propellants and rocket performance
5. Understand the various types of supersonic combustors, Requirements for supersonic
combustors, Performance estimation of supersonic combustors
UNIT I ELEMENTS OF AIRCRAFT PROPULSION 12
Classification of power plants based on methods of aircraft propulsion - jet and rocket propulsion -
Differences between jet propulsion engines and rocket propulsion engines - Types and areas of
applications - fundamental of aircraft piston engines.
UNIT II INTRODUCTION TO GAS TURBINE ENGINES 12
Classification of air breathing engines - Principle of turbojet, turbo-prop, turbo-jet with reheat, by-pass
and turbo fan concepts - Thrust augmentation in jet engines and its application to aircraft.
UNIT III THERMODYNAMICS OF JET ENGINES 12
Thermodynamic analysis of jet engine - components of a jet engine - Compressor, combustion
chamber, turbine and jet nozzle - their efficiencies - Introduction to ramjet, pulse jet and their application
- Introduction to combustion and chemical kinetics.
UNIT IV ROCKET PROPULSION 12
Introduction to rocket propulsion - Reaction principle - Thrust equation - Classification of rockets
based on propellants used - solid, liquid and hybrid - Comparison of these engines with special
reference to rocket performance.
UNIT V RAMJET AND SCRAMJET PROPULSION 12
Ram jet -Operating principle - Sub critical, critical and supercritical operation - Combustion in ramjet
engine - Ramjet performance - Fundamentals of hypersonic air breathing vehicles, Preliminary concepts
in engine airframe integration, Various types of supersonic combustors, Requirements for supersonic
combustors, Performance estimation of supersonic combustors.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. G.C. Oates, "Aerothermodynamics of Aircraft Engine Components", AIAA Education Series,
Published by AIAA, New York, 1985.
2. G.C. Oates, "Aircraft Propulsion system technology & design", AIAA Education Series, 1989.
3. G.P.Sutton, "Rocket Propulsion Elements", John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 5th Edition,
1986.
4. H.Cohen, G.F.C.Rogers & H.I.H.Saravana muttoo, "Gas turbine theory", Longman Co., ELBS
Ed., 1982.
5. W.P.Gill, H.J.Smith & J.E. Ziurys, "Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines as applied
to Reciprocating, Gas turbine & Jet Propulsion Power Plants", Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.,
1980.
PAE 103 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To understand different types of beams and columns subjected to various types of loading and
support conditions with particular emphasis on aircraft structural components.
OBJECTIVES
Impart the students to
1. Review unsymmetrical bending
2. Enable the aircraft structure with its classification
3. Enable knowledge on Stiffened structure
4. Enrich the knowledge on Stability of structures
5. Give knowledge on shells
OUTCOMES
1. Understand the stresses in unsymmetrical sections with experiments
2. Have a fundamental knowledge monocoque and semimonocoque structure, Torsion and thin
walled structure with experiments
3. Understand the analysis of stiffened tubular structure, Analysis Multi cell, rings & frames
revlent to aircraft structure
4. Know the buckling and failures of thin walled structures
5. Have an understanding of idealisation of stiffened panels.
6. Understand the shear centre and shear flow of multi cell.
UNIT I UNSYMMETRICAL BENDING 12
Stresses in beams of unsymmetrical sections, box beams.
Lab : 1.Use of Double Dial gauge to find the deformations of the given Material.
2.Finding the flexibility coefficients of the given cantilever beam and verification of Maxwell's
reciprocal theorem and principle of superposition.
3.Unsymmetrical Bending of cantilever beam.

UNIT II AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MONOCOQUE AND SEMI MONOCOQUE 12
Analysis of tubular, monocoque and semi-monocoque structures - Torsion and flexure of thin walled
boxes - shear centre - Flexural axis and axis of twist.
Lab: 1.Combined bending of hollow circular shaft.
2.Finding the shear center of the given C-section.
UNIT III ANALYSIS OF STIFFENED STRUCTURES 12
Idealisation and analysis of stiffened tubular structures - Study of open tubes - Analysis of multi cell
tubes. Analysis of rings and frames - Applications to aircraft structures.
UNIT IV STABILITY PROBLEMS 12
Stability problems of thin walled structures - Flexural, torsional and local failures - Influence of
eccentricity and in elasticity - Buckling of plates and sheet stringer combinations - crippling loads -
Tension field theory.
Lab : 1.Buckling of columns and plotting of Southwell's plot.
UNIT V SHELLS 12
Idealization of stiffened shells, shear center, shear flow in thin walled multicell box beams, effect of
taper
TOTAL :60
REFERENCES
1. E.F. Bruhn, "Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures", Tristate Offset Co., 1980.
2. Megson, T.M.G, Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, Edward Arnold, 1989.
3. Peery, D.J. and Azar, J.J., Aircraft Structures, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1993.
4. Stephen P. Tinnoshenko & S.woinowsky Krieger, Theory of Plates and Shells, 2nd Edition,
McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 1990.
PAE104 EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

L T P C
3 0 1 4
GOAL
To bring awareness on experimental methods of finding the response of the structure to different
types of load
OBJECTIVES
1. Review types of extensometers
2. Enable the strain gauge techniques
3. Enable Photo elastic techniques
4. Enrich the knowledge Non destructive testing
5. Give knowledge on emerging techniques

OUTCOMES
1. Understand the types of extensometers and its operating methods
2. Have a fundamental knowledge of transducers for measurement of static and dynamic loads
3. Understand the stress analysis of 2D and 3D photo elasticity, stress patterns and polariscope
4. Understand photo elastic method, types or techniques and Moire fringes
5. Have an understanding of modern techniques like C-Scan, Thermograph, Creep testing,
optical sensor.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 8
Extensometers - Types - Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Optical - Review of bridge circuits.
UNIT II STRAIN GAUGE TECHNIQUES 12
Strain gauge and transducers for measurement of static and dynamic loads - Instrumentation,
measurement and recording systems.
UNIT III PHOTO ELASTIC TECHNIQUES 13
Stress analysis by two and three dimensional photo elasticity - Interpretation of stress patterns -
Typical applications - Description and users of reflection polariscope.
UNIT IV NON - DESTRUCTIVE TESTING 15
Fundamentals of NDT. Radiography, ultrasonic, Holography ,Laser holography magnetic particle
inspection, Fluorescent penetrant technique, Eddy current testing, Acoustic Emission Technique,
Moire fringes -- Grid methods
UNIT V OTHER TECHNIQUES 12
Stress analysis by stress coat --Induction heating instrumentation, measurement and recording
techniques - Creep testing. X-ray,- applications. Fundamentals of brittle coating methods, Introduction
to Moir techniques, , ultrasonic C- Scan, Thermograph, Fiber - optic Sensors.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. J.W. Dally and M.F. Riley, "Experimental Stress Analysis", McGraw-Hill Book Co., New
York, 1988.
2. P. Fordham, "Non-Destructive Testing Techniques" Business Publications, London, 1988.
3. M. Hetenyi, "Handbook of Experimental Stress Analysis", John Wiley & Sons Inc., New
York, 1980.
4. G.S. Holister, "Experimental Stress Analysis, Principles and Methods", Cambridge University
Press, 1987.
5. A.J. Durelli and V.J. Parks, "Moire Analysis of Strain", Prentice Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey, 1980.

PAE105 THEORY OF VIBRATION
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To study the dynamic behaviour of different aircraft components and the interaction among the
aerodynamic, elastic and inertia forces.
OBJECTIVES
1. Review unsymmetrical bending
2. Enable the aircraft structure with its classification
3. Enable knowledge on Stiffened structure
4. Enrich the knowledge on Stability of structures
5. Give knowledge on shells
OUTCOMES
1. Understand the stresses in unsymmetrical sections with experiments
2. Have a fundamental knowledge monocoque and semimonocoque structure, Torsion and thin
walled structure with experiments
3. Understand the analysis of stiffened tubular structure, Analysis Multi cell, rings & frames
revlent to aircraft structure
4. Know the buckling and failures of thin walled structures
5. Have an understanding of idealisation of stiffened panels.
6. Have a knowledge on shear centre and shear flow of multi cell.
Simple harmonic motion, definition of terminologies, Review of Newton's, Laws, D'Alembert's principle,
Energy methods.
UNIT II SINGLE DEGREE OF FREEDOM SYSTEMS 10
Free vibrations free damped vibrations, forced excitations with and without damping, support excitation,
vibration measuring instruments.
UNIT III MULTI-DEGREE OF FREEDOM SYSTEMS 18
Two degrees of freedom systems, Static and dynamic couplings, vibration absorber, Principle
coordinates, Principal modes, orthogonality conditions. Hamilton's Prinicple, Lagrangean equation
and applications. Vibrations of elastic bodies, String or stretched cord, Longitudinal vibration, Lateral
vibration, Torsional vibration. Approximate methods for calculating natural frequencies.

UNIT IV ELEMENTS OF AEROELASTICITY 10
Aero elastic problems - Collar's triangle of courses - Wing divergence - Aileron control reversal -
Flutter.
UNIT V SOLUTION METHOD 12
Computational technique in vibration, Vibrating string, General method, Beam element, Global matrices,
Transformation of matrices, Equation of motion of complete system, Consistent and Lombard mass
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. Timoshenko.S, "Vibration Problems in Engineering", John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1987.
2. Meirovitch, L, Elements of Vibration Analysis", McGraw-Hill Inc., 1986.
3. F.S. Rse., I.F. Morse and R.T. Hinkle, "Mechanical Vibrations", Prentice-Hall of India, 1985.
4. Fung, Y.C, "An Introduction to the Theory of Aeroelasticity", John Wiley & Sons Inc., New
York, 1985.
5. Rao.J.S. and Gupta.K, "Theory and Practice of Mechanical Vibrations", Wiley Eastern Ltd.,
New Dehli, 1999.

SEMESTER II
PAE106 AERODYNAMICS-II
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To understand the behavior of airflow both internal and external in compressible flow regime with
particular emphasis on supersonic flows.
OBJECTIVES
1. Review principles of flight
2. Enable the different types of drag
3. Enable knowledge on Aircraft performance
4. Enrich the knowledge on Shocks and waves
5. Give knowledge on stability & control
OUTCOMES
1. Understand the different flight vehicles, altitude, True and indicated Air speed, Airplane and
its functions
2. Have a fundamental knowledge of drag, Reynold's number, drag polar and momentum theory
3. Understand the performance parameters like range, endurance, Takeoff, landing and propellers
and its types
4. Demonstrate knowledge on shocks, corrections, Oblique shocks and corresponding equations
5. Understand of static, dynamic, lateral,longitudinal and directional stability
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT 10
Physical properties and structure of the atmosphere, Temperature, pressure and altitude Relationship,
Measurement of speed - True and Indicated Air speed, Components of an Airplane and their functions,
Different types of flight vehicles.
UNIT II DRAG OF BODIES 10
Types of Drag, effects of Reynold' number on skin friction and pressure drag, streamlined And bluff
bodies, Drag reduction of airplanes, Momentum theory of finite wings, Drag polar.
UNIT III AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE 14
Steady level flight conditions for minimum drag and minimum power required, Gliding and Climbing
flight, Range and endurance, Take-off and landing, High left devices, Thrust Augmentation, Turning
performance, V-n diagram, Froude momentum and black elements Theory of propellers, Fixed and
Variable pitch propellers.
UNIT IV NORMAL, OBLIQUE SHOCKS AND EXPANSION WAVES 14
Prandtl equation and Rankine - Hugonoit relation, Normal shock equations, Pitot static tube, corrections
for subsonic and supersonic flows, Oblique shocks and corresponding equations, Hodograph and
pressure turning angle, shock polars, flow past wedges and concave corners, strong, weak and
detached shocks, Rayleigh and Fanno Flow.
UNIT V AIRCRAFT STABILITY AND CONTROL 12
Degrees of freedom of a system, static and dynamic stability, static longitudinal stability, Static
lateral stability, static directional stability, dynamic longitudinal stability, dynamic lateral And directional
stability.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. Houghton, E.L., and Carruthers. N.B., " Aerodynamics for engineering students "., Edward
Amold Publishers, 1988.
2. Kuethe, A.M., and Chow, C.Y., " Foundations of Aerodynamics "., John Wiley & Sons, 1982.
3. L.J. Clancey, "Aerodynamics"., Pitman, 1986.
4. Perkins C.D., & Hage, R.E, "Airplane performance, stability and control", Wiley Toppan,
1974.
5. Babister, A.W, " Aircraft stability and Response"., Pergamon Press, 1980.
6. Nelson, R.C. Flight ," Stability & Automatic Control "., McGraw-Hill, 1989.
7. McCornic, B.W, "Aerodynamics, Aeronautics & Flight Mechanics". John Wiley, 1995.
PAE107 AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS - INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To understand the current Aircraft industry, different aircraft systems, materials and airworthiness
certifications.
OBJECTIVES
Impart the students to gain knowledge on
1. Aircraft industries and its key players
2. Different Aircraft configurations
3. Various systems in Aircraft
4. Different loads acting on Aircraft
5. Different Aircraft materials used

OUTCOMES
1. Understand Aircraft industries and its key players
2. Understand different Aircraft configurations
3. Understand various systems in Aircraft
4. Understand different loads acting on Aircraft
5. Understand different Aircraft materials used
UNIT I AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4
Introduction to Aerospace industry; Types of Aerospace industry,global and Indian aircraft
Scenario,Aerospace industry trends.
Keyplayers : Keyplayers in Aerospace Industry, Prime contractors and Tier 1 Suppliers, key challenges
in industry supply chain
UNIT II INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFTS 4
Aircraft configuration: Biplane, variable sweep, Canard layout, twin boom layouts, span loaders,
blended body wing layout, STOL and STOVL aircraft, stealth aircraft, advantages and disadvantages
of these configurations
UNIT III INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 8
Mechanical systems: Environmental control systems(ECS), Engine control systems, Ice and rain
protection systems, cabin pressurization and air conditioning systems, steering and brakes systems,
auxiliary power unit.
Electrical and Electronic Systems: Autopilot and flight management systems, communication,
information systems.
The Interplay of Aerodynamics, Structural Mechanics & Propulsion: Brequet's Range Equation, case
study - thrust vectoring
UNIT IV AIRCRAFT LOADS 8
Introduction : Process and methods, Data requirements, design airspeeds
Loading Scenarios: Symmetric maneuver loads, antisymmetric maneuver loads, ground handling
loads, distributed loads calculations, control surface loads, miscellaneous loads, dynamic loads
analysis, landing loads, unsymmetric aerodynamics, discrete gust loads, random(PSD) loads analysis,
continuous turbulence gust loads, fatigue loads
UNIT V AIRCRAFT MATERIALS 4
Different materials used in aircraft unit: Aluminum and its alloys: Certification methods of materials
allowable (A,B and S basis)
Composite matrerials: Certification methods of materials allowable

UNIT VI AIRWORTHINESS, CERTIFICATION and STANDARDS 4
Agencies: Agencies designate for airworthiness such as FAR, CAR, DGCA, CEMILAC, Role of
these agencies
Documents and Standards : The intent for documents and standards, Applicable certification for
airplanes and helicopters
UNIT VII AIRCRAFT REPAIR 4
Inspection: Inspection methods, manufacturing non- conformances
Repairs: Temporary repairs, permanent repairs, In-service repairs, Customizations and modifications
UNIT VIII INDUSTRY APPROVED AIRCRAFT DESIGN AND ANALYSIS REFERENCES 4
Industry approved references:
TOTAL : 45
REFERENCES
1. J.D. Anderson, "Fundamental of Aerodynamics", McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1985.
2. E.L. Houghton and N.B. Carruthers, "Aerodynamics for Engineering Students", Edward Arnold
Publishers Ltd., London (First Indian Edition), 1988.
3. G.C. Oates, "Aerothermodynamics of Aircraft Engine Components", AIAA Education Series,
Published by AIAA, New York, 1985.
4. G.C. Oates, "Aircraft Propulsion system technology & design", AIAA Education Series, 1989.
5. E.F. Bruhn, "Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures", Tristate Offset Co., 1980.
7. Megson, T.M.G, Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, Edward Arnold, 1989.
PAE108 COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND STRUCTURE

L T P C
3 0 1 4
GOAL
To understand the fabrication, analysis and design of composite materials & structures
OBJECTIVES
1. Knowledge on composites
2. Basic concepts of composite materials
3. Do analysis of laminated composites
4. Enable analysis and failure theory
5. Know manufacturing and fabrication processes

OUTCOMES
1. Understand the need and types of composite material
2. Have a fundamental knowledge of orthotropic, anisotropic material. Micromechanics and
macro mechanics
3. Know the governing equations, static, dynamic stability
4. Analysis of composite plates
5. Have an understanding of Netting analysis, failure criteria and sandwich construction
6. Understand manufacturing of fibres and processes
UNIT I CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTIC OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS 8
Need for the composite materials. Types of composite materials and their use in structures.
UNIT II BASIC CONCEPTS 15
Hooke's law for orthotropic and anisotropic materials. Micromechanics and macro mechanics. Lamina
stress-strain relations referred and principal material directions and arbitrary axes.
UNIT III ANALYSIS OF LAMINATED COMPOSITES 17
Governing equations for anisotropic and orthotropic plates. Angle-ply and cross ply laminates. Static,
dynamic and stability analysis for simpler cases of composite plates. Inter laminar stresses.
UNIT IV OTHER METHODS OF ANALYSIS AND FAILURE THEORY 10
Netting analysis, Failure criteria. Sandwich construction.
UNIT V MANUFACTURING & FABRICATION PROCESSES 10
Manufacturing of glass, boron and carbon fibres. Open mould and closed mould processes.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. R.M. Jones, "Mechanics of composite materials", McGraw-Hill, Kogakusha Ltd., Tokyo,
1975.
2. L.R. Calcote, "Analysis of laminated structures", Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1989.
3. G.Lubin, "Hand Book on Fibre glass and advanced plastic composites", Van Nostrand Co.,
New York, 1989.
4. B.D. Agarwal and L.J. Broutman, "Analysis and Performance of fiber composites", John-
Wiley and Sons, 1980.

PAE109 FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To introduce the concept of numerical analysis of structural components.
OBJECTIVES
1. Review approximate methods in structural analysis
2. Enable the discrete elements in structural analysis
3. Enable knowledge on Continuum elements
4. Enrich the knowledge on Isometric elements
5. Give knowledge on solution schemes
OUTCOMES
1. Understand stiffness and flexibility matrices.
2. Understand bar & beam elements with computer aided engineering
3. Understand the applications of plane stress-strain and axi- symmetric problems , use numerical
integration
4. Know the 2D,3D elements with reference to aircraft structural parts, wing, fuselage and
turbine blades
5. Understand static, dynamic problems and computer engineering software
Review of various approximate methods in structural analysis. Stiffness and flexibility matrices for
simple cases. Basic concepts of finite element method. Formulation of governing equations and
convergence criteria.
UNIT II DISCRETE ELEMENTS 12
Use of bar and beam elements in structural analysis. Computer implementation of procedure for
these elements.
UNIT III CONTINUUM ELEMENTS 12
Different forms of 2-D elements and their applications for plane stress, plane strain and axi- symmetric
problems. Consistent and lumped formulation. Use of local co-ordinates. Numerical integration.
UNIT IV ISOPARAMETRIC ELEMENTS 12
Definition and use of different forms of 2-D and 3-D elements. Computer implementation of formulation

of these elements for the analysis of typical aircraft structural parts like, wing, fuselage, turbine
blades.
UNIT V SOLUTION SCHEMES 12
Different methods of solution of simultaneous equations governing static, dynamics and stability
problems. General purpose Software packages.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. L.J. Segerlind, "Applied Finite Element Analysis", Second Edition, John Wiley and Sons
Inc., New York, 1984.
2. K.J. Bathe and E.L. Wilson, "Numerical Methods in Finite Elements Analysis", Prentice Hall
of India Ltd., 1983.
3. R.D. Cook, "Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis", 3rd Edition, John Wiley
& Sons, 1989.
4. C.S. Krishnamurthy, "Finite Elements Analysis", Tata McGraw-Hill, 1987.
5. V.Ramamurthi, "Computer Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering", Tata McGraw-Hill.
PAE110 ROCKETRY AND SPACE MECHANICS

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To introduce basic concepts of design and trajectory estimation of rocket, missiles and basic
concepts of orbital Mechanics
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable orbital mechanics and satellite dynamics
2. Enable the motion of rockets
3. Enable knowledge on rocket aerodynamics
4. Enrich the knowledge on materials for space craft and missiles
5. Give knowledge on satellite injection and its perturbations
OUTCOMES
1. Understand solar system, Keplers, Newton's law of motion, escape velocity, Geosynchronous,
geostationary satellites
2. Understand principle of rocket and its stages, thrust equation, one and two dimensional
rocket motions

3. Understand the loads, drag, performances at different altitudes, types of nozzles and launching
problems
4. Understand materials used and special coatings and ablative materials
5. Understand satellite injections, orbit transfer, orbit deviation due to injection error, general
perturbation approach
UNIT I ORBITAL MECHANICS AND SATELLITE DYNAMICS 15
Description of solar system - Keplers Laws of planetary motion - Newton's Law of Universal gravitation
- Two body and Three-body problems - Jacobis Integral, Librations points - Estimator of orbital and
escape velocities - geosynchronous and geostationary satellites life time - satellite perturbations -
Hohmann orbits - calculation of orbit parameters.
UNIT II ROCKET MOTION 15
Principle of operation of rocket motor - thrust equation - one dimensional and two dimensional rocket
motions in free space and homogeneous gravitational fields - Description of vertical, inclined and
gravity turn trajectories determinations of range and altitude - simple approximations to burnout
velocity - staging of rockets.
UNIT III ROCKET AERODYNAMICS 12
Description of various loads experienced by a rocket passing through atmosphere - drag estimation
- wave drag, skin friction drag,and base pressure drag - Boat-tailing in missiles - performance at
various altitudes - conical and bell shaped nozzles - adapted nozzles - rocket dispersion - launching
problems.
UNIT IV MATERIALS FOR SPACECRAFT AND MISSILES 5
Selections of materials for spacecraft and missiles - special requirements of materials to perform
under adverse conditions - ablative materials.
UNIT V SATELLITE INJECTION AND SATELLITE ORBIT PERTURBATIONS 13
General Aspects of satellite Injections - Satellite Orbit Transfer -Various Cases - Orbit Deviations Due
to Injection Errors - Special and General Perturbations - Cowell's Method - Encke's Method - Method
of vibrations of Orbital Elements - General Perturbations Approach.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. G.P. Sutton, "Rocket Propulsion Elements", John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 5th Edition,
1986.
2. J.W. Cornelisse, "Rocket Propulsion and Space Dynamics", J.W. Freeman & Co., Ltd.,
London, 1982.
3. Van de Kamp, "Elements of astromechanics", Pitman Publishing Co., Ltd., London, 1980.
4. E.R. Parker, "Materials for Missiles and Spacecraft", McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1982.

PAE112 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES LAB
L T P C
0 0 3 1
GOAL
To study experimentally the load deflection characteristics structural materials under different types
of loads.
OBJECTIVES
Impart the students
1. Stress Strain curve for various engineering materials.
2. Deflection of beams with various end conditions.
3. Verification of Maxwell's Reciprocal theorem & principle of superposition
4. Column - Testing
5. South - well's plot.
6. Unsymmetrical bending of beams
7. Shear centre location for open sections and closed section
8. Calibration of Photo- elastic materials
9. Stresses in circular discs and beams using photoelastic techniques
10. Vibrations of beams
OUTCOMES
Understand the behaviour of structural materials through experiments
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Stress Strain curve for various engineering materials.
2. Deflection of beams with various end conditions.
3. Verification of Maxwell's Reciprocal theorem & principle of superposition
4. Column - Testing
5. South - well's plot.
6. Unsymmetrical bending of beams
7. Shear centre location for open sections and closed section
8. Calibration of Photo- elastic materials
9. Stresses in circular discs and beams using photoelastic techniques
10. Vibrations of beams

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS (For a batch of 30 students)
SL. NO. EQUIPMENTS QTY
1. Electrical strain gauge 10
2. Strain indicator 1
3. Dial Gauges 12
4. Beam Test set up with various end conditions 2
5 Maxwell apparatus 1
6 South - well's plot 1
7. Weight 1 Kg and 2kg 10 each
8. Weight Pans 6
9. Column Test Apparatus 1
10. Beam Test set -up 2
11. Unsymmetrical sections like 'Z' sections 2
12. Channel ,angle open and closed section 2
13. Vibration Test Set - up 2
14. Strain indicator and strain gauges One set
15. Photo - elastic apparatus 1
PAE113 AIRCRAFT SYSTEM LAB

L T P C
0 0 3 1
GOAL
To train the students "ON HAND" experience in maintenance of various air frame systems in aircraft
and rectification of common snags.
OBJECTIVE
The subject should enable the students to
1. Understand the aircraft jacking up procedure and its precaution.
2. Understand the various methods of aircraft levelling and its procedure.
3. Understand the various check to be carried out to ensure the alignment of control surfaces.
4. Know the procedure and precaution of aircraft symmetry check.
5. Understand the various test carried out on hydraulic system components to assess leakage
and blockage.
6. Know the procedure for carrying out the landing gear retraction test.
7. Understand the various common snags in aircraft hydraulic and fuel systems and its
rectification procedure.

OUTCOME
The students should be able to
1. Carry out aircraft jacking safely without any damage to men equipment.
2. Carry out aircraft levelling as per procedure.
3. Describe the various checks to be carry out to ensure the alignment of control surfaces.
4. Carryout aircraft symmetry check, as per procedure.
5. Carryout flow test, and pressure test on hydraulic system.
6. Describe the procedure for landing gear retraction test and various precautions to be
undertaken before carrying out the test.
7. Carry out rectification of common snags in aircraft hydraulic system as per procedure.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Aircraft "Jacking Up" procedure
2. Aircraft "Levelling" procedure
3. Control System "Rigging check" procedure
4. Aircraft "Symmetry Check" procedure
5. "Flow test"- to assess filter element clogging
6. "Pressure Test"- To assess hydraulic External/Internal Leakage
7. "Functional Test"- to adjust operating pressure of hydraulic systems
8. "Pressure Test" -on fuel system components
9. "Brake Torque Load Test"- on wheel brake units
10. Maintenance and rectification of snags in hydraulic and fuel systems.
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS
(For a batch of 30 students)
Sl.No. Equipments Qty Experiments
1. Serviceable aircraft with all above systems 1 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
2. Hydraulic Jacks (Screw Jack) 5 1,2,4
3. Trestle adjustable 5 1,2,4
4. Spirit Level 2 1
5. Levelling Boards 2 1
6. Cable Tensiometer 1 1
7. Adjustable Spirit Level 1 1
8. Plumb Bob 1 1

SEMESTER III & IV
PAE114 & PAE115 PROJECT WORK (PHASE I & II)

L T P C
0 0 36 18
GOAL
To Impart and improve the design and analysing capability of students in the field of aeronautics.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of the project work is to enable the students on a project involving theoretical
and experimental studies related to the branch of study. Every project work shall have a
guide who is the member of the faculty of the institution. Full semester shall be allotted and
this time shall be utilized by the students to receive the directions from the guide, on library
reading, laboratory work, computer analysis or field work as assigned by the guide and also
to present in periodical seminars on the progress made in the project.
OUTCOMES
Understand various procedures in identifying the project and literature survey, reference of
journals, experiments and theoretical work.

ELECTIVES FOR SEMESTER I
PAE701 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To understand the principles of operation of advanced propulsion systems , working of Ramjet and
Scramjet Engines.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable the knowledge thermo dynamic cycle analysis of air-breathing propulsion systems
2. Enable the knowledge on ramjets and air breathing rockets
3. Enable knowledge on scramjet propulsion system
4. Enrich the knowledge on Nuclear propulsion
5. Give knowledge on electric and ion propulsion.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand propulsion of turbojet,turbo prop, ducted fan, ram jet and thermodynamic cycles,
types of discharging
2. Understand performance calculations, design of diffuser and hypersonic inlets and nozzles
3. Understand the supersonic combustors and its performance estimation
4. Understand the nuclear rocket engine and performance radioisotope propulsion, thruster
technology
5. Understand the concepts of electric propulsion - power requirements and rocket efficiency -
thermal, electrostatic, plasma thruster of the art and future trends.
UNIT I THERMODYNAMIC CYCLE ANALYSIS OF AIR-BREATHINGPROPULSION
SYSTEMS 12
Air breathing propulsion systems like Turbojet, turboprop, ducted fan, Ramjet and Air augmented
rockets - Thermodynamic cycles - Pulse propulsion - Combustion process in pulse jet engines - inlet
charging process - Supercritical charging and subcritical discharging - Subcritical charging and
subcritical discharging - Subcritical charging and supercritical discharging.
UNIT II RAMJETS AND AIR AUGMENTED ROCKETS 10
Preliminary performance calculations - Diffuser design and hypersonic inlets - combustor and nozzle
design - air augmented rockets - engines with supersonic combustion.
UNIT III SCRAMJET PROPULSION SYSTEM 14
Fundamental considerations of hypersonic air breathing vehicles - Preliminary concepts in engine
airframe integration - calculation of propulsion flow path - flow path integration - Various types of

supersonic combustors - fundamental requirements of supersonic combustors - Mixing of fuel jets in
supersonic cross flow - performance estimation of supersonic combustors.
UNIT IV NUCLEAR PROPULSION 12
Nuclear rocket engine design and performance - nuclear rocket reactors - nuclear rocket nozzles -
nuclear rocket engine control - radioisotope propulsion - basic thruster configurations - thruster
technology - heat source development - nozzle development - nozzle performance of radioisotope
propulsion systems.
UNIT V ELECTRIC AND ION PROPULSION 12
Basic concepts in electric propulsion - power requirements and rocket efficiency - thermal thrusters
- electrostatic thrusters - plasma thruster of the art and future trends - Fundamentals of ion propulsion
- performance analysis - electrical thrust devices - ion rocket engine.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. John D. Anderson, Jr,. " Hypersonic and High Temperature Gas Dynamics ". McGraw-Hill
Series, New York, 1996.
2. John. D.Anderson, Jr ", Modern Compressible Flwo with Historical perpectant ". McGraw-Hill
Series, New York, 1996.
3. William H. Heiser and David T. Pratt ," Hypersonic Airbreathing propulsion ". by, AIAA
Education Series.
4. John T. Bertin " Hypersonic Aerothermodynamic ", 1994 published by AIAA Inc., Washington
D.C.
PAE702 THEORY OF ELASTICITY

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To understand the theoretical concepts of material behaviour with particular emphasis on their elastic
property.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable fundamentals of elasticity
2. Enable basic equations of elasticity
3. Enable knowledge on Plane stress - strain problems
4. Enrich the knowledge on Polar co-ordinates
5. Give knowledge on torsional theory.

OUTCOMES
1. Understand assumptions, Stress strain relationship and equilibrium equation
2. Have a fundamental knowledge about bulk, shear modulus and Mohr's circle
3. Understand the idealisation of plane stress strain and problems in different methods
4. Understand equations of equilibrium and solving of problems in different methods
5. Have an understanding of torsion and application on different cross-sections.
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF ELASTICITY 10
Assumptions In Elasticity ,Strain - displacement relations, Stress - strain relations Equilibrium equation
in Cartesian and polar coordinates., Compatibility conditions. Saint-Venant's principle.
UNIT II BASIC EQUATIONS OF ELASTICITY 10
Lame's constant - cubical dilation, Compressibility of material, bulk modulus, Shear modulus, ,Principal
stresses and principal strains, Mohr's circle
UNIT II PLANE STRESS AND PLANE STRAIN PROBLEMS 15
Airy's stress function, plane stress and plane strain idealization. Special problems in polar coordinates.
Kirsch, Boussinasque's and Michell's problems.
UNIT IV POLAR COORDINATES 10
Equations of equilibrium, Strain displacement relations, Stress - strain relations, Axi - symmetric
problems, Kirsch, Michell's and Boussinesque problems.
UNIT V TORSIONAL THEORY 15
Navier's theory, St. Venant's theory, Prandtl's theory on torsion, The semi- inverse method and
applications to shafts of circular, elliptical, equilateral triangular and rectangular sections
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. S.P. Timoshenko and J.N. Goodier, Theory of Elasticity, McGraw-Hill, 1985.
2. E. Sechler, "Elasticity in Engineering" John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 1980.

PAE703 ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To introduce the concepts of heat transfer to enable the students to design components subjected to
thermal loading.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable advanced heat conduction analysis
2. Enable the convective heat transfer analysis
3. Enable the radiative heat transfer analysis
4. Enrich the knowledge on Heat exchangers
5. Give knowledge on application in aerospace engineering.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand the conduction, convention systems
2. Problem solving using numerical solutions
3. Understand heat transfer involving laminar and turbulent flows and high speed flows
4. Understand different radiation types,factors and shields
5. Understand heat exchanger classification and its analysis
6. Have an understanding of gas turbine combustion chamber and rocket thrust chamber,
ablation cooling process.
UNIT I ADVANCED HEAT CONDUCTION ANALYSIS 12
Conduction - Convection systems - Mathematical analysis of two-dimensional heat conduction -
graphical and numerical analysis - Numerical solutions to problems heat conduction problems.
UNIT II CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER ANALYSIS 15
Heat transfer involving laminar and turbulent flows over a flat plate and through a tube - Heat transfer
in high speed flows - closed form and numerical solutions.
UNIT III RADIATIVE HEAT TRANSFER 11
Physical mechanism of radiation - radiation shape factors - relations between shape factors - heat
exchange between non-black bodies - radiation shields - solar radiation - radiation heat transfer
coefficient.

UNIT IV HEAT EXCHANGERS 12
Classification - Temperature Distribution - Overall heat transfer coefficient, Heat Exchange Analysis
- LMTD Method and E-NTU Method.
UNIT V APPLICATIONS IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING 10
Heat transfer in gas turbine combustion chambers and rocket thrust chambers - Heat transfer in
ablation cooling process.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. John H. Lienhard, "A Heat Transfer Text Book", Prentice Hall Inc., 1981.
2. J.P. Holman, "Heat Transfer", McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 6th Edition, 1991.
3. S.C. Sachdeva, "Fundamentals of Engineering Heat & Mass Transfer", Wiley Eastern Ltd.,
New Delhi, 1981.
4. G.P. Sutton, "Rocket Propulsion Elements", John Wiley & Sons, 5th Edition, 1986.
5. M.Mathur and R.P. Sharma, "Gas turbine and Jet and Rocket Propulsion", Standard
Publishers, New Delhi, 1988.
PAE704 AIRCRAFT DESIGN

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To introduce and develop the basic concept of aircraft design.
OBJECTIVES
1. Review the developments in aviation
2. Enable the power plant type and characteristics
3. Enable exposure to preliminary design
4. Enrich the knowledge on Special problems
5. Give knowledge on structural design.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand the different functions of aircraft and its classification
2. Understand the types and location of power plant. Propeller characteristics
3. Understand aerodynamic parameters and flight envelope and stability

4. Understand layouts of subsonic /supersonic aircraft, wing and under carriage loads
5. Understand the analysis, testing and fabrication of aircraft with material selection.
UNIT I REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENTS IN AVIATION 12
Categories and types of aircraft specifications - various configurations - Layouts and their relative
merits - strength, stiffness, fail safe and fatigue requirements - Manoeuvering load factors - Gust and
manoeuverability envelopes - Balancing and maneuvering loads on tail planes.
UNIT II POWER PLANT TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS 12
Characteristics of different types of power plants - Propeller characteristics and selection - Relative
merits of location of power plant.
UNIT III PRELIMINARY DESIGN 12
Selection of geometric and aerodynamic parameters - Weight estimation and balance diagram -
Drag estimation of complete aircraft - Level flight, climb, take - off and landing calculations - range
and endurance - static and dynamic stability estimates - control requirements.
UNIT IV SPECIAL PROBLEMS 12
Layout peculiarities of subsonic and supersonic aircraft - optimisation - of wing loading to achieve
desired performance - loads on undercarriages and design requirements.
UNIT V STRUCTURAL DESIGN 12
Estimation of loads on complete aircraft and components - Structural design of fuselage, wings and
undercarriages, controls, connections and joints. Materials for modern aircraft - Methods of analysis,
testing and fabrication.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. G. Corning, "Supersonic & Subsonic Airplane Design", II Edition, Edwards Brothers Inc.,
Michigan, 1953.
2. E.F. Bruhn, "Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures", Tristate Offset Co., U.S.A.,
1980.
3. A.A. Lebedenski, "Notes on airplane design", Part-I, I.I.Sc., Bangalore, 1971.
4. E. Torenbeek, "Synthesis of Subsonic Airplane Design", Delft University Press, London,
1976.
5. D.P. Raymer, "Aircraft conceptual design", AIAA Series, 1988.
6. H.N.Kota, " Integrated design approach to Design fly by wire" Lecture notes Interline Pub.
Bangalore, 1992.
7. S.C. Keshu & K.K. Ganapathi "Aircraft Production Techniques and Management", 1995.

ELECTIVES FOR SEMESTER III
PAE705 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To study the flow of fluids using computational methods.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable numerical solutions to fluid dynamical problems
2. Enable the transonic relaxation techniques
3. Enable knowledge on Time dependent methods
4. Enrich the knowledge on Panel method
5. Give knowledge on special problems
OUTCOMES
1. Understand the stability analysis of linear system, boundary layer equations
2. Understand the small flow.TSP equations and line relaxation techniques
3. Understand flow over airfoils and problem solving
4. Application of panel method to incompressible, compressible, subsonic and supersonic flows.
5. Understand grid generation techniques.
UNIT I NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS OF SOME FLUID DYNAMICAL PROBLEMS 12
Coordinate system, Body fitted coordinate systems, Stability analysis of linear system. Finding
solution of a simple gas dynamic problem, Local similar solutions of boundary layer equations,
Numerical integration and shooting technique.
UNIT II TRANSONIC RELAXATION TECHNIQUES 14
Small perturbation flows, Transonic small perturbation (TSP) equations, Central and backward difference
schemes, conservation equations and shock point operator, Line relaxation techniques, Acceleration
of convergence rate, Jameson's rotated difference scheme stretching of coordinates, shock fitting
techniques Flow in body fitted coordinate system.
UNIT III TIME DEPENDENT METHODS 12
Stability of solution, Explicit methods, Time split methods, Approximate factorization scheme,
Unsteady transonic flow around airfoils. Some time dependent solutions of gas dynamic problems.
UNIT IV PANEL METHOD 12
Elements of two and three dimensional panels, panel singularities. Application of panel method to
incompressible, compressible, subsonic and supersonic flows.
UNIT V SPECIAL PROBLEMS 10
Grid generation techniques
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. T.K.Bose, "Computation Fluid Dynamics" Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1988.
2. H.J. Wirz and J.J. Smeldern "Numerical methods in fluid dynamics", McGraw-Hill & Co.,
1978.
3. C.Y.Chow, "Introduction to computational fluid dynamics", John Wiley, 1979.
4. A.A. Hirsch, Introduction to computational fluid dynamics", McGraw-Hill, 1989.
PAE706 CRYOGENICS
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To study the engineering concept of cryogenic and its application in various field.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable fundamentals of cryogenics
2. Enable efficiency of cryogenic system
3. Enable knowledge on Thermodynamic cycles for cryogenic plants
4. Enrich the knowledge on Problems on cryo propellants
5. Give knowledge on cryogenic rocket engines.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand cryogenic liquids as propellants and handling problems
2. Understand losses and efficiency of cycles and thermodynamic efficiency
3. Understand classification of cryogenic cycles and thermodynamic analysis
4. Understand different problems of propellants like storage, handling and leakage
5. Understand the system design and its Performance.
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF CRYOGENICS 12
Theory behind the production of low temperature - expansion engine - heat exchangers - Cascade
process - Joule Thomson and Magnetic effects - cryogenic liquids as cryogenic propellants for
cryogenic rocket engines - properties of various cryogenic propellants - handling problems associated
with cryogenic propellants.

UNIT II CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS EFFICIENCY 12
Types of losses and efficiency of cycles - amount of cooling - the features liquefied - cooling coefficient
of performance - Thermodynamic efficiency - The energy balancing method.
UNIT III THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES FOR CRYOGENIC PLANTS 12
Classification of cryogenic cycles - The Structure of cycles - Throttle expansion cycles - Expander
cycles - Mixed throttle expansion and expander cycles - Thermodynamic analysis - Numerical problems.
UNIT IV PECULIAR PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH CRYOPROPELLANTS 12
Storage problems of cryogenic propellants - cryogenic loading Aerospace Materials - zero gravity
problems associated with cryopropellants - phenomenon of tank collapse - geysering effect.
UNIT V CRYOGENIC ROCKET ENGINES 12
Peculiar design difficulties associated with the design of feed system, injector and thrust chamber of
cryogenic rocket engines - Relative performance of cryogenic when compared to non-cryo engines.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. Sutton, G.P. "Rocket Propulsion Elements", John Wiley, 1993.
2. Hazel D.K. & Hungdh, "Design of Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines", N.A.S.A. Special
Publications - 125, 1971.
3. Haseldom, G., Cryogenic Fundamentals, Academic Press, 1971.
4. Barron, R.F., Cryogenic Systems, Oxford University, 1985.
5. Parner, S.F., Propellant Chemistry Reinfold Publishing Corporation, New York, 1985.
PAE707 FATIGUE AND FRACTURE MECHANICS

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To study the concepts of estimation of the endurance and failure mechanism of components.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable fatigue of structures
2. Enable statistical aspects of fatigue behaviour
3. Enable knowledge on physical aspects of fatigue
4. Enable knowledge on fracture mechanics
5. Enrich the knowledge on fatigue design and testing.

OUTCOMES
1. Understand S-N curves, notches, stress concentration and factors
2. Understand fatigue cycles, cumulative damage and Miner's theory
3. Understand crack initiation, growth, fracture
4. Understand the stress & strength of cracked bodies,Different theories on fracture mechanics
5. Understand safe life & fail safe design applicable aerospace structure.
UNIT I FATIGUE OF STRUCTURES 12
S.N. curves - Endurance limit - Effect of mean stress - Goodman, Gerber and Soderberg relations
and diagrams - Notches and stress concentrations - Neuber's stress concentration factors - plastic
stress concentration factors - Notched S-N curves.
UNIT II STATISTICAL ASPECTS OF FATIGUE BEHAVIOUR 11
Low cycle and high cycle fatigue - Coffin-Manson's relation - Transition life - Cyclic Strain hardening
and softening - Analysis of load histories - Cycle counting techniques - Cumulative damage - Miner's
theory - other theories.
UNIT III PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF FATIGUE 10
Phase in fatigue life - Crack initiation - Crack growth - Final fracture - Dislocations - Fatigue fracture
surfaces.
UNIT IV FRACTURE MECHANICS 15
Strength of cracked bodies - potential energy and surface energy - Griffith's theory - Irwin - Orwin
extension of Griffith's theory to ductile materials - Stress analysis of cracked bodies - Effect of
thickness on fracture toughness - Stress intensity factors for typical geometries.
UNIT V FATIGUE DESIGN AND TESTING 12
Safe life and fail safe design philosophies - Importance of Fracture Mechanics in aerospace structure
- Application to composite materials and structures.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. W.Barrois and L.Ripley, "Fatigue of Aircraft Structures", Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1983.
2. D.Brock, "Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics", Noordhoff International Publishing
Co., London, 1994.
3. C.G.Sih, "Mechanics of Fracture", Vol.1 Sijthoff and Noordhoff International Publishing Co.,
Netherland, 1989.
4. J.F.Knott, "Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics", Butterworth & Co., (Publishers) Ltd.,
London, 1983.

PAE708 HIGH TEMPERATURE PROBLEMS IN STRUCTURES
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To learn damage mechanism and failure of components at elevated temperatures.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable aerodynamic heating and temperature equations
2. Enable thermal stress analysis
3. Enable thermal stress in beams, trusses and thin cylinders
4. Enable thermal stresses in plates
5. Enable special topics and materials.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand different heating terminology, Fourier's equation and methods, solutions pertaining
to one dimensional.
2. Understand thermal stress and strains, two dimensional problems and solutions
3. Understand stresses in axially loaded members, beams with different cross-sections,
temperature effect
4. Understand thermal stresses in membrane, circular, rectangular plates and variation of
temperature
5. Understand thermal buckling and high temperature effects on materials.
UNIT I TEMPERATURE EQUATIONS & AERODYNAMIC HEATING 12
For condition, radiation and convection - Fourier's equation - Boundary and initial conditions - One-
dimensional problem formulations - Methods and Solutions. Heat balance equation for idealised
structures - Adibatic temperature - Variations - Evaluation of transient temperature.
UNIT II THERMAL STRESS ANALYSIS 12
Thermal stresses and strains - Equations of equilibrium - Boundary conditions - Thermo elasticity -
Two dimensional problems and solutions - Airy stress function and applications.
UNIT III THERMAL STRESS IN BEAMS, TRUSSES AND THIN CYLINDERS 12
Thermal stresses in axially loaded members, beams with varying cross sections. Effect of temperature
in thin cylinders.
UNIT IV THERMAL STRESSES IN PLATES 12
Membrane thermal stresses - Circular plates - Rectangular plates - Bending thermal stresses - Thick
plates with temperature varying along thickness - Thermal vibration of plates.

UNIT V SPECIAL TOPICS & MATERIALS 12
Thermal bucking, Fatigue and shock applications - High temperature effects on material properties.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. A.B. Bruno and H.W. Jerome, "Theory of Thermal Stresses", John Wiley & Sons Inc., New
York, 1980.
2. D.J. Johns, "Thermal Stress Analysis", Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1985.
3. N.J. Hoff, "High Temperature effects in Aircraft Structures", John Wiley & Sons Inc., London,
1986.
PAE709 THEORY OF PLATES & SHELLS

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To study the behavior of the plates and shells with different geometry under various types of loads.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable plate and shell structures
2. Enable small deflection theory of plates
3. Enable knowledge on shear deformation and large deflection theory of plates
4. Enrich the knowledge on Stability of structures plates
5. Give knowledge on shells.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand the plate and shell structures related to aerospace vehicles
2. Understand bending of thin plates-isotropic and orthotropic flat plates of different edge conditions
3. Understand assumptions, shear deformation, analysis of flat plates and applications
4. Understand instability of plates with different edge conditions and applications.
5. Understand basic concepts, theory of membrane, cylindrical, circular, spherical and conical
shells.
Plate and shell structures in aerospace vehicles.

UNIT II SMALL DEFLECTION THEORY OF PLATES 15
Bending of thin plates-isotropic and orthotropic flat plates of different geometry - rectangular, square
and skew plates-circular plates-different edge conditions-biharmonic equation for plate deflections.
UNIT III SHEAR DEFORMATION AND LARGE DEFLECTION THEORY OF PLATES 10
Assumptions-shear deformation - Analysis of flat plates and applications.
UNIT IV STABILITY OF PLATES 10
Instability of Plates-different edge conditions - Applications.
UNIT V SHELLS 20
Basic concepts - Deformation - Membrane theory of shells applied to shells of form of surface of
revolution. General theory of cylindrical shells - Circular cylindrical shells - spherical shells and
conical shells.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. W.Flugge, "Stresses in Shells", II Edition Springer Verlag Co., New York, 1983.
2. A.L.Goldenvizier, "Theory of Elastic Thin Shells", Pergamon Press, New York, 1981.
3. H.Kraus, Thin Elastic Shells", John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1987.
4. S.P. Timoshenko and S.W.Krieger, "Theory of Plates and Shells", II Edition McGraw-Hill,
Kogakusha Ltd., Tokyo, 1989.
5. L.R. Calcote, "Analysis of Laminates Structures", Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1989.
PAE710 INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To understand the behaviour of airflow in vehicle, Buildings and the flow induced vibrations.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable concept of atmosphere
2. Enable the wind energy calculation
3. Enable knowledge on vehicle aerodynamics
4. Enrich the knowledge on building aerodynamics
5. Give knowledge on flow inducted vibrations.

OUTCOMES
1. Understand the types of winds, its variation, atmospheric boundary layer, effect terrain w.r.t
gradient and flows
2. Have a fundamental knowledge on different types wind machines and Betz coefficient
momentum theory
3. Understand the Power requirements and drag coefficients of automobiles, Effects of cut
back angle, Aerodynamics of trains and Hovercraft
4. Have an understanding of pressure distribution, forces of Building and special problems of
tall buildings.
5. Understand effects of Reynolds number, wake formation of bluff shapes, vortex induced
vibrations, galloping and stall flutter.
UNIT I ATMOSPHERE 12
Types of winds, Causes of variation of winds, Atmospheric boundary layer, Effect of terrain on gradient
height, Structure of turbulent flows.
UNIT II WIND ENERGY COLLECTORS 12
Horizontal axis and vertical axis machines, Power coefficient, Betz coefficient by momentum theory.
UNIT III VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS 12
Power requirements and drag coefficients of automobiles, Effects of cut back angle, Aerodynamics
of trains and Hovercraft.
UNIT IV BUILDING AERODYNAMICS 12
Pressure distribution on low rise buildings, wind forces on buildings. Environmental winds in city
blocks, Special problems of tall buildings, Building codes, Building ventilation and architectural
aerodynamics.
UNIT V FLOW INDUCED VIBRATIONS 12
Effects of Reynolds number on wake formation of bluff shapes, Vortex induced vibrations, Galloping
and stall flutter.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. M.Sovran (Ed), "Aerodynamics drag mechanisms of bluff bodies and road vehicles", Plenum
press, New York, 1978.
2. P. Sachs, "Winds forces in engineering", Pergamon Press, 1978.
3. R.D. Blevins, "Flow induced vibrations", Van Nostrand, 1990.
4. N.G. Calvent, "Wind Power Principles", Charles Griffin & Co., London, 1979.

PAE711 HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To understand the behavior of helicopter , elements of helicopter , power estimation and ground effect
machines.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable lift, propulsion and control of V/ STOL aircraft
2. Enable knowledge on helicopter aerodynamics
3. Enable knowledge on ideal rotor theory
4. Enrich the knowledge on power estimates
5. Give knowledge on ground effect machines.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand the various configuration propulsive devices and its performances at different
flight conditions
2. Have a fundamental knowledge types of helicopter and its control system
3. Understand the momentum theory, power estimation and constant chord and ideal twist
rotors
4. Understand power requirements, performance Curves, variation altitude in forward flight and
helicopter stability
5. Understand Hovercraft types, lift augmentation and power calculations of plenum chambers,
applications.
UNIT I LIFT, PROPULSION AND CONTROL OF V/STOL AIRCRAFT 12
Various configurations - propeller, rotor, ducted fan and jet lift-Tilt wing and vectored thrust - performance
of VTOL and STOL aircraft in hover, transition and forward motion.
UNIT II ELEMENTS OF HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS 12
Configurations based on torque reaction - Jet rotors and compound helicopters - Methods of control
- collective and cyclic pitches changes - Lead - lag and flapping hinges.
UNIT III IDEAL ROTOR THEORY 12
Hovering performance - Momentum and simple blade element theories - Figure of merit - Profile and
induced power estimation - Constant chord and ideal twist rotors.

UNIT IV POWER ESTIMATES 12
Induced, profile and parasite power requirements in forward flight - performance curves with effects of
altitude - Preliminary ideas on helicopter stability.
UNIT V GROUND EFFECT MACHINES 12
Types - Hover height, lift augmentation and power calculations for plenum chamber and peripheral jet
machines - Drag of hovercraft on land and water. Applications of hovercraft.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. B.W. McCormic, "Aerodynamics of V/STOL Flight", Academic Press, New York, 1978.
2. A. Gessow and G.C.Meyers, "Aerodynamics of the Helicopter", Macmillan and Co., New
York, 1982.
3. G.H. Elsley and A.J. Devereux, "Hovercraft Design and Construction, David Charies, London,
1982.
4. Anderson J.D. "Aerodynamics", John Wiley, 1995.
PAE712 AERO ELASTICITY

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To study the dynamic behaviour of different aircraft components and the interaction among elastic
and inertia forces.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable aero elastic phenomena
2. Enable divergence of a lifting surface
3. Enable knowledge on steady state aero elastic problems
4. Enrich the knowledge on flutter phenomenon
5. Give knowledge on aero elastic problems in Mechanical and civil engineering.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand stability, Collor's triangle and prevention aero elastic instabilities
2. Understand idealisations, strip theory, approximations and exact solutions
3. Understand loss and reversal of aileron control, Critical aileron reversal speed, Aileron
efficiency, Lift distribution ,Rigid and elastic wings

4. Understand flutter analysis, estimation of critical flutter speed
5. Understand Galloping of transmission lines and flow induced vibrations of tall slender
structures and suspension bridges.
UNIT I AEROELASTIC PHENOMENA 10
Stability versus response problems - The aero-elastic triangle of forces - Aero elasticity in Aircraft
Design - Prevention of aero elastic instabilities.
UNIT II DIVERGENCE OF A LIFTING SURFACE 14
Simple two dimensional idealisations-Strip theory - Freedom integral equation of the second kind -
Exact solutions for simple rectangular wings - 'Semirigid' assumption and approximate solutions -
Generalised coordinates - Successive approximations - Numerical approximations using matrix
equations.
UNIT III STEADY STATE AEROLASTIC PROBLEMS 12
Loss and reversal of aileron control - Critical aileron reversal speed - Aileron efficiency - Semirigid
theory and successive approximations - Lift distribution - Rigid and elastic wings.
UNIT IV FLUTTER PHENOMENON 14
Non-dimensional parameters - Stiffness criteria - Dynamic mass balancing - Model experiments -
Dimensional similarity - Flutter analysis - Two dimensional thin airfoils in steady incompressible flow
- Quasisteady aerodynamic derivatives - Galerkin method for critical speed - Stability of disturbed
motion - Torsion flexure flutter - Solution of the flutter determinant - Methods of determining the
critical flutter speeds - Flutter prevention and control.
UNIT V EXAMPLES OF AEROELASTIC PROBLEMS IN CIVIL AND MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING 10
Galloping of transmission lines and flow induced vibrations of tall slender structures and suspension
bridges.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. R.L. Bisplinghoff, H.Ashley, and R.L. Halfmann, "Aeroelasticity", II Edition Addison Wesley
Publishing Co., Inc., 1987.
2. E.G. Broadbent, "Elementary Theory of Aeroelasticity", Bun Hill Publications Ltd., 1986.
3. Y.C. Fung, "An Introduction to the Theory of Aeroelasticity", John Wiley & Sons Inc., New
York, 1985.
4. R.H. Scanlan and R.Rosenbaum, "Introduction to the study of Aircraft Vibration and Flutter",
Macmillan Co., New York, 1981.

PAE713 HYPERSONIC AERODYNAMICS
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To understand the behaviour of airflow in hypersonic air speeds.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable basics in hypersonic aerodynamics
2. Enable the numerical methods for hypersonic aerodynamics
3. Enable knowledge on hypersonic in viscid flows
4. Enrich the knowledge on viscous hypersonic flow theory
5. Give knowledge on viscous interactions in hypersonic flows.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand the shock layers, entropy layers, low & high density flows. Hypersonic flight
paths, shock wave and expansion wave relations of in viscid hypersonic flows
2. Understand local surface inclination, modified Newtonian Law, Newtonian theory, tangent
wedge or tangent cone and shock expansion methods
3. Understand approximate methods related to hypersonic small disturbance equation, thin
shock layer theory and exact method of characteristics of shock wave shapes and correlations
4. Understand Navier-Stokes equations, boundary layer equations for hypersonic flow, similar
& non similar hypersonic boundary layers, hypersonic aerodynamic heating
5. Understand Strong and weak viscous interactions,hypersonic shockwaves and boundary
layer interactions - Role of similarity parameter for laminar viscous interactions in hypersonic
viscous flow.
UNIT I BASICS OF HYPERSONIC AERODYNAMICS 12
Thin shock layers - entropy layers - low density and high density flows - hypersonic flight paths
hypersonic flight similarity parameters - shock wave and expansion wave relations of in viscid
hypersonic flows.
UNIT II NUMERICAL METHODS FOR HYPERSONIC AERODYNAMICS 10
Local surface inclination methods - modified Newtonian Law - Newtonian theory - tangent wedge or
tangent cone and shock expansion methods
UNIT III HYPERSONIC INVISCID FLOWS 15
Approximate methods hypersonic small disturbance equation and theory - thin shock layer theory:
exact methods of characteristics hypersonic shock wave shapes and correlations.

UNIT IV VISCOUS HYPERSONIC FLOW THEORY 15
Navier-Stokes equations - boundary layer equations for hypersonic flow - hypersonic boundary layer
- hypersonic boundary layer theory and non similar hypersonic boundary layers - hypersonic
aerodynamic heating and entropy layers effects on aerodynamic heating.
UNIT V VISCOUS INTERACTIONS IN HYPERSONIC FLOWS 8
Strong and weak viscous interactions - hypersonic shockwaves and boundary layer interactions -
Role of similarity parameter for laminar viscous interactions in hypersonic viscous flow.
TOTAL: 60
REFERENCES
1. John D. Anderson "Hypersonic and High Temperature Gas Dynamics", Jr, McGraw-Hill Series,
New York, 1996.
2. John.D.Anderson "Modern Compressible Flow with Historical perpectant", Jr. Hypersonic
Series.
3. William H. Heiser and David T. Praff "Hypersonic Air breathing propulsion", AIAA Education
Series.
4. John T. Bertin "Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics", 1994 published by AIAA Inc., Washington
D.C.


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PMA 101 ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

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PAE 102 AEROSPACE PROPULSION

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PAE 103 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES

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PAE104 EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

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PAE107 AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS - INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

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PAE108 COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND STRUCTURE

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PAE110 ROCKETRY AND SPACE MECHANICS

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PAE113 AIRCRAFT SYSTEM LAB

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PAE114 & PAE115 PROJECT WORK (PHASE I & II)

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PAE702 THEORY OF ELASTICITY

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PAE704 AIRCRAFT DESIGN

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PAE707 FATIGUE AND FRACTURE MECHANICS

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