SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

AERO3110

Aerospace Design

SEMESTER 2

2012

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Course staff 3

Course Information...3
Rational for Inclusion of Content and Teaching Approach............................................................5 Teaching Strategies5 Assessment.5 Academic honesty and plagiarism...................................................................................................7 Course Schedule.............................................................................................................................8 Resources for students....................................................................................................................9 Continual course improvement........................................................................................................9 Administrative matters.....................................................................................................................9

AERO3110 AEROSPACE DESIGN COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE STAFF Contact details and consultation times for course convener John Page (Lecturer in Charge) Room: M31 Telephone: 9385 4090 Email: j.page@unsw.edu.au John Olsen Room: Telephone: Email:

ME38 9385 5217 j.olsen@unsw.edu.au

Zoran Vulovic Room: 314 Telephone: 9385 6261 z.vulovic@unsw.edu.au Email: Garth Pearce Room: M17 Telephone: 9385 4127 Email: g.pearce@unsw.edu.au

Consultation may be arranged via e-mail to make an appointment.

COURSE INFORMATION Units of credit This is a 6 unit-of-credit (UoC) course, and involves 6 hours per week (h/w) of face-toface contact. UNSW expects that you will put in, on average, 40 h/w for 24 UoC (including both in-class and out-of-class time) for an effective 12 weeks of the session plus one effective exam week) for an average student aiming for a credit grade. Various factors, such as your own ability, your target grade, etc., will influence the time needed in your case. Some students spend much more than 40 h/w, but you should aim for not less than 40 h/w on coursework for 24 UoC. This means that, for this course, you should aim to spend not less than an additional four hours per week of your own time. This should be spent completing the set assignments.

Summary of the course The course will provide the student with an understanding of the aerospace design process. Aims of the course The course builds on the principles taught in the science based classes and provides insight into the application of aeronautical engineering knowledge in a practical industrial environment. Students are shown methods used by practicing engineers in the design process and assisted in developing engineering judgement that will be useful to them throughout their careers. They are also introduced to the tools and data sources used by a modern practicing aerospace designer. Student learning outcomes At the conclusion of this course, it is expected that you will be able to: 1. Carry out a simple aerospace detail design 2. Understand how aerospace structures, flight dynamics, propulsion and systems interact with the design process 3. Have a very basic ability to use CATIA, the design computer program that dominates the industry 4. An ability to seek out sources of design data and evaluate their reliability and relationship to the safety regulators Graduate attributes UNSWs graduate attributes are shown at https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/GraduateAttributes.html UNSW aspires to develop graduates who are rigorous scholars, capable of leadership and professional practice in a global community. The university has, thus, articulated the following Graduate Attributes as desired learning outcomes for ALL UNSW students. UNSW graduates will be 1. Scholars who are: (a) understanding of their discipline in its interdisciplinary context (b) capable of independent and collaborative enquiry (c) rigorous in their analysis, critique, and reflection (d) able to apply their knowledge and skills to solving problems (e) ethical practitioners (f) capable of effective communication (g) information literate (h) digitally literate Leaders who are: (a) enterprising, innovative and creative (b) capable of initiating as well as embracing change (c) collaborative team workers Professionals who are: (a) capable of independent, self-directed practice (b) capable of lifelong learning

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capable of operating within an agreed Code of Practice

Global Citizens who are: (a) capable of applying their discipline in local, national and international contexts (b) culturally aware and capable of respecting diversity and acting in socially just/responsible ways (c) capable of environmental responsibility = Developed in this course

These attributes will be assessed within the prescribed assessment tasks, as shown in the assessment table on Page 6. 3. RATIONALE FOR INCLUSION OF CONTENT AND TEACHING APPROACH

The course is intended to provide you with the basic skills and tools you will require to find employment as an aerospace designer. As this is the area where most of our graduates find employment such attributes are essential. As the aerospace industry is global in nature with design continuing around the world with time, hot screening, it is essential world class skills are developed and ability to used the tools used globally. This course is also a prerequisite for the final year team design project and it is essential a level of achievement is obtained that enables full participation without detriment to your team. There is an increasing amount of data becoming available in engineering, much of it bogus and it is essential that discrimination and knowledge of recognised sources is developed. In particular the relationship between the safety regulators and the sources of data that is acceptable needs to be understood. 4. TEACHING STRATEGIES

A number of teaching strategies are adopted in the teaching of this course. Each week there are three hours of lectures shared by academics with expertise in flight dynamics\propulsion, aerostructures and aerosystems. The aim of these lectures is to assist in the understanding of how the theoretical work undertaken on the course relates to the design of aerospace vehicles. Two hours a week are spent in a studio environment. The aim of this time is to cultivate creative skills by undertaking a number of simple design tasks under supervision. This approach is adapted from the teaching methods developed for architectural students. A further two hours are allocated in the computer lab for learning CATIA. This is taught by direct hands on practice where exercises are provided which when complete allow the required standard to be achieved. The undertaking of these tasks is entirely voluntary but there is a strong correlation that those who ignore this opportunity do poorly at the CATIA assignment. 5. ASSESSMENT This is by assignments a class test and studio mark. There is no exam in this subject as it is regarded as inappropriate for assessing the understanding and ability to carry out design. 5

Assignments Aircraft Assessment Aerostructures Flight Systems CATIA Class test Flight Dynamics/Propulsion Studio Exercises 2 marks per week Total 20 100 10 20 20 20

Mark

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In order to pass the course, you must achieve an overall mark of at least 50%.

Assignment Assessment Timetable and Attributes Tested

Topic Aircraft Assessment Aerostructures

Mark 10 20

Learning outcomes 2, 4 1, 4

Flight Systems

20

1, 2, 4

CATIA

20

3, 4

Graduate attributes 1: a, b, c, e, g 4: c 1: c, d, f, g 2: a 3: a, c, 4: a, c 1: a, b, c, e, f, g, h 3: a, c 4: a, c 1: b, d, f, h 3: a, c 4: a

Due Mon Wk 5 Wed Wk 7

Wed Wk 12

Wed Wk13

Class Test Timetable and Attributes Tested Topic Mark Learning outcomes Flight 10 Dynamics/Propulsion 2, 4

Graduate attributes 1: a, c, d 2: a

Test Date Mon Wk12

Studio Test Timetable and Attributes Tested Topic Mark Learning outcomes Design Studio 20 1, 2, 3, 4

Graduate attributes 1: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h 2: a 3: a, c 4: a, c

Test Date Wk 2 - !2

Presentation A standard specification is available from the School office to aid presentation of your assignments (in all courses). All submissions should have a standard School cover sheet. All submissions are expected to be neat, and clearly set out. All calculations should be shown as, in the event of incorrect answers, marks may be awarded for method and understanding. The preferred set-out of any numerical calculation is similar to the following: = = 1.025 200 = 205 t (Equation in symbols) (Numbers substituted) (Answer with units)

Submission Assignments are due on the scheduled day of the class in the week nominated. The lecturer in charge of the topic will state in class how the assignment is to be submitted. Any concern as to what is required for a successful completion of the assignment should also be addressed to the lecturer in charge. Special Consideration and Supplementary Assessment For details of applying for special consideration and conditions for the award of supplementary assessment, see Administrative Matters for All Courses, available from the School website.

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ACADEMIC HONESTY AND PLAGIARISM

What is Plagiarism? Plagiarism is the presentation of the thoughts or work of another as ones own.* Examples include:

direct duplication of the thoughts or work of another, including by copying material, ideas or concepts from a book, article, report or other written document (whether published or unpublished), composition, artwork, design, drawing, circuitry, computer program or software, web site, Internet, other electronic resource, or another persons assignment without appropriate acknowledgement; paraphrasing another persons work with very minor changes keeping the meaning, form and/or progression of ideas of the original; piecing together sections of the work of others into a new whole; presenting an assessment item as independent work when it has been produced in whole or part in collusion with other people, for example, another student or a tutor; and 7

claiming credit for a proportion a work contributed to a group assessment item that is greater than that actually contributed.

For the purposes of this policy, submitting an assessment item that has already been submitted for academic credit elsewhere may be considered plagiarism. Knowingly permitting your work to be copied by another student may also be considered to be plagiarism. Note that an assessment item produced in oral, not written, form, or involving live presentation, may similarly contain plagiarised material. The inclusion of the thoughts or work of another with attribution appropriate to the academic discipline does not amount to plagiarism. The Learning Centre website is main repository for resources for staff and students on plagiarism and academic honesty. These resources can be located via: www.lc.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism The Learning Centre also provides substantial educational written materials, workshops, and tutorials to aid students, for example, in:

correct referencing practices; paraphrasing, summarising, essay writing, and time management; appropriate use of, and attribution for, a range of materials including text, images, formulae and concepts.

Individual assistance is available on request from The Learning Centre. Students are also reminded that careful time management is an important part of study and one of the identified causes of plagiarism is poor time management. Students should allow sufficient time for research, drafting, and the proper referencing of sources in preparing all assessment items. * Based on that proposed to the University of Newcastle by the St James Ethics Centre.
University of Newcastle Adapted with kind permission from the University of Melbourne. Used with kind permission from the

Further information on School policy and procedures in the event of plagiarism is presented in a School handout, Administrative Matters for All Courses, available from the School website.

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COURSE SCHEDULE Studio NA Exercise 1 Exercise 1 Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 2 Lecture 1 Mon Flight Dy & Prop Lecture 2 Wed Aerostructures

Week No 1 2 3 4 5 6

JO JO JO JO JO JO

GP GP GP GP GP GP 8

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Exercise 2 Wt & Cat Exercise 3 Exercise 3 Exercise 3 Free

JO JO JO JO JO JO

Flight Systems

ZV ZV ZV ZV ZV ZV

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RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Students are advised that the lecture notes will not contain sufficient material alone to support completing the assignments to a pass standard. Reference to following texts and attendance at the lectures are strongly recommended. It should also be noted that students should use multiple data sources and learn to become critical of data providers. Text books and many web sites are designed to develop understanding and should not be used as authorities on sources of design data without careful contemplation. Recommended reading and reference texts: The Design of the Aeroplane - Darrol Stinton Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach - Daniel Raymer Airplane Design - Jan Roskam Aircraft Performance and Design - John Anderson Engineering Science Data Unit(ESDU) Data Sheets Recommended Internet sites There are many websites giving lectures and guidance for aircraft design. These are maintained by the software developers but great care should be used to ensure their validity. For example: http://adg.stanford.edu/aa241/AircraftDesign.html http://www.aircraftdesign.com/other.html http://www.engineering.com/

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CONTINUAL COURSE IMPROVEMENT

Periodically student evaluative feedback on the course is gathered, using among other means, UNSW's Course and Teaching Evaluation and Improvement (CATEI) process. Student feedback is taken seriously, and continual improvements are made to the course based in part on such feedback.

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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Information about each of the following matters is presented in a School handout, Administrative Matters for All Courses, available from the School website: www.mech.unsw.edu.au/content/userDocs/AdminMatters.pdf 9

It is essential that you obtain a copy, read it carefully and become familiar with the information, as it applies to this course and to each of the other courses in which you are enrolled. Expectations of students (including attendance at lectures and tutorials/laboratory classes/seminars; and computer use, for example, in the use of email and online discussion forums) Procedures for submission of assignments and the Schools policy concerning late submission Information on relevant Occupational Health and Safety policies and expectations: www.ohs.unsw.edu.au

Equity and disability Students who have a disability that requires some adjustment in their teaching or learning environment are encouraged to discuss their study needs with the course convenor prior to, or at the commencement of, their course, or with the Equity Officer (Disability) in the Student Equity and Disability Unit (SEADU) by phone on on 9385 4734, email seadu@unsw.edu.au or via the website www.studentequity.unsw.edu.au/content/default.cfm?ss=0 The office is located on the Ground Floor of the Goodsell building (F20). Issues to be discussed may include access to materials, signers or note-takers, the provision of services and additional exam and assessment arrangements. Early notification is essential to enable any necessary adjustments to be made.

J. Page 5- July-2012

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