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    AE 405 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Aircraft Design
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    AE 405
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    6

    Prerequisites
      AE 301 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives This course aims to present the basic principles of aircraft conceptual design process, to provide common methods used in conceptual design stages, and to intensify the knowledge by means of weakly homeworks and term project.
    Learning Outcomes
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    Content
    PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1Be able to define the whole aircraft design process, specifically a conceptual design phase
    2Be able to do an initial sizing of an aircraft,
    3Be able to draw a configuration layout and loft
    4Be able to define the principles related to airfoil and geometry selection,
    5Be able to describe main components and systems of an aircraft
    6Be able to make an estimate about aircraft performance and flight mechanics,
    Course Description Aircraft Design I course provides important tools in understanding of aircraft design process. Mission requirements are the basic design goals for aircraft. The course provides basic information about aerodynamics, structure, propulsion, landing gears, performance, and configuration layout. It also includes some conceptual design examples such as single-seat aerobatic and lightweight supercruise fighter aircraft.

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation Learning Outcome
    1 Design – A separate discipline, overview of the design process, sizing from a conceptual sketch. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    2 Airfoil and geometry selection, wing loading and thrust-to-weight ratio. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    3 Initial sizing, configuration layout and loft, special considerations in configuration layout. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    4 Crew station, passengers, and payload, propulsion and fuel system integration. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    5 Landing gear and subsystems. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    6 Aerodynamics. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    7 Midterm I
    8 Propulsion, Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    9 Structures and loads, weights. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    10 Stability, control, and handling qualities. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    11 Performance and flight mechanics. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    12 Cost analysis, sizing and trade studies. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    13 VTOL aircraft design. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    14 Conceptual design example: single-seat aerobatic aircraft. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    15 Conceptual design example: lightweight supercruise fighter. Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
    16 Final

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., ISBN 0-930403-51-7.

    Suggested Readings/Materials

    John D. Anderson, Aircraft Performance and Design, McGraw-Hill Publisher Company.

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5 LO 6
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    10
    Project
    2
    20
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    30
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    4
    50
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    50
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    16
    3
    48
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    10
    10
    Project
    2
    18
    36
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    18
    18
    Final Exam
    1
    20
    20
        Total
    180

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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    PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

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    2

    To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

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    3

    To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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    4

    To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

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    5

    To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.

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    6

    To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

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    7

    To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

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    8

    To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

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    9

    To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

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    10

    To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

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    11

    To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

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    12

    To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

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    To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering.

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    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     


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