Stress and deflection analysis; fatigue, safe life, damage tolerant design. Propulsion systems integration; landing gear; control and other subsystems. Mechanical component design. Airworthiness regulations and certification procedures. Weight and cost estimation and control. System reliability. Design studies of aircraft or spacecraft components. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): AERO 3002 and fourth-year status in Engineering. Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
Stress and deflection analysis; fatigue, safe life, damage tolerant design. Propulsion systems integration; landing gear; control and other subsystems. Mechanical component design. Airworthiness regulations and certification procedures. Weight and cost estimation and control. System reliability. Design studies of aircraft or spacecraft components. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): AERO 3002 and fourth-year status in Engineering. Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
