School of Automotive and Mechanical

Engineering
Department of Aeronautical Engineering
Course Plan ODD 2020-2021
Subject Name/Code AER18R304/Aircraft Design
Course Type / Credit Theory / 4
Course B.Tech/Aeronautical
Year/Semester/Sec IV/VII/A
Course Coordinator Mr.J.Sarathkumar Sebastin
Module Coordinator Mr.K.Karthik
Program Coordinator Mr.K.Karthik

Institute Vision and Mission

Vision: To be a Center of Excellence of International Repute in Education and Research

Mission: To Produce Technically Competent, Socially-Committed Technocrats and Administrators through Quality
Education and Research

Department Vision and Mission

Vision: To be a Centre of Excellence in Education and Research in the field of Aeronautical Engineering to meet global
requirements of Industry and Society.

Mission:

 To impart quality education and research in Aeronautical Engineering through excellence in teaching - learning
process and state of art facilities to the students.

 To inculcate students with ethical values and innovative ideas for future leadership in industry and to face societal
challenges.

Pre-requisite:
Nil

Course description:
Enable the students to design the aircraft.

Career Opportunities:
Design Engineer

Course Objectives (COs):

CO1 Infer the design parameters affecting the aircraft configuration and check the
feasibility of Manufacturing
CO2 Estimate the weight of the individual components of aircraft
CO3 Select and locate the aircraft engines in the configuration
CO4 Determine the wing, fuselage and tail sizing parameters .
CO5 Interpret the loads acting on aircraft and estimate the landing gear sizing parameters .
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Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

PEO-1: DIVERSIFIED KNOWLEDGE

Graduates will apply fundamental technical knowledge and skills to find workable solutions to technological challenges and
problems in diversified areas such as Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Structures, control systems, Design, and allied fields of
Aeronautical Engineering.

PEO-2: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES & SKILLS

Graduates will have an effective communication skills and will recognize the social impacts of problem solving, decision
making and creative skills by understanding contemporary issues.

PEO-3: PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE

Graduates will gain professional and ethical attitude towards their peers, employers, society and prove as a responsible
leader in the establishments in government and private sectors.

PEO-4: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT

Graduates will become entrepreneurs to confront business challenges or will continue their professional advancement
through their knowledge horizon and inculcate lifelong learning.

Program Outcomes (POs):

PO1 - Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2 - Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conCTusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3 - Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system
components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and
the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4 - Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods inCTuding
design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conCTusions.

PO5 - Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT
tools inCTuding prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6 - The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,
legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

PO7 - Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of need for sustainable development.

PO8 - Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering
practice.

PO9 - Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in
multidisciplinary settings.

PO10 - Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and
with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive CTear instructions.

PO11 - Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management
principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments.

PO12 - Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-
long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):
PSO1- An ability to utilize the gained knowledge of Aeronautical engineering in design and development of new products
for challenging environment.

PSO2- An ability to design, analysis and solve the problems in components of flight vehiCTes by simulation skills.

PSO3- An ability fabricate, test and develop the products through in-house and industry practices.

CO and PO Mapping:
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
CO1
2 2
CO2
3 2 1
CO3 2
2
CO4
2 2
CO5
2 2
2

*3– Strong Correlation, 2 – Medium Correlation, 1 – Low Correlation

ASO and PO Mapping:

S. Programme Student Outcome (PSOs)

ABET Student outcomes (ASOs)
No
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
ASO1 - An ability to identify, formulate, and solve
1 complex engineering problems by applying principles of X X
engineering, science, and mathematics.
ASO2 - An ability to apply engineering design to
produce solutions that meet specified needs with
2 consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as X X X
well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and
economic factors.
ASO3 - An ability to communicate effectively with a
3 X
range of audiences.
ASO4 - An ability to recognize ethical and professional
responsibilities in engineering situations and make
4 informed judgments, which must consider the impact X X X
of engineering solutions in global, economic,
environmental, and societal contexts.
ASO5 - An ability to function effectively on a team
whose members together provide leadership, create a
5 X
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish
goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
ASO6 - An ability to develop and conduct appropriate
6 experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use X X
engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

ASO7 - An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge

7 X X X
as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Over all mapping X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Books:

S. No Details
Torenbeck, E. Synthesis of Subsonic Airplane Design, Delft University Press,
Text Book

1. U.K. 1986
Web-link: http://b-ok.xyz/book/1174084/b03902
Raymer, D.P. Aircraft conceptual Design, AIAA series, 5th edition, 2012.
2.
Web-link: http://b-ok.xyz/book/463415/91dc29
Kuechemann, D, “The Aerodynamic Design of Aircraft, American Institute of
Reference Book

1. Aeronautics publishers, 2012

Web-link: http://bok.cc/md5/083B7FD762B4585750BB969133E19FA7
Rivello, R.M., Theory and Analysis of Flight Structures, McGraw Hill, 1993
2. Web-link: http://b-ok.cc/book/459364/860497
nd
Peery, D.J., and Azar, J.J., Aircraft Structures, 2 edition, McGraw – Hill, N.Y.,
3. 1999
Web-link: http://b-ok.cc/book/1269941/bbabc0

Web links for similar courses offered at other universities:

S.
N Course Title University/Institute Web-link
o
Aircraft Cranfield https://www.google.com/url?
1. sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=32&cad=rja&
Design University, UK
uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjVivLFz7_pAhVszzgGHYAhAz
cQFjAfegQICRAB&url=https%3A%2F
%2Fwww.cranfield.ac.uk%2Facademic-disciplines
%2Faircraft-design&usg=AOvVaw3WMNpnDT-
VtMV35EtfGsC1
University of https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/modules/sesa60
2. Aircraft
Structures Southampton 64.page#syllabus

Magazine/Journals:
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1. Elsevier(Aerospace Science and Technology) - https://www.journals.elsevier.com/aerospace-

science-and-technology

2. Elsevier(Mechanics of materials)- https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/aeronautical-

journal/artiCTe/materials-in-aircraft-structures/AB1BBB063B46F5942CAFA0F932A37C14

3. Journal of Aerospace Engineering - https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jaeeez

4. International Review of Aerospace Engineering -

https://www.praiseworthyprize.org/jsm/index.php?journal=irease

5. Progress in Aerospace Sciences - https://www.journals.elsevier.com/progress-in-aerospace-

sciences/

Lesson Plan:
Teaching
Topic Cum. Methods
Topic Description Reference Hour
No. Hour

Unit 1: INTRODUCTION
State of art in airplane design CT
1 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 1

Purpose and scope of airplane T1,T2,R1,R2,R3

2 design 1 2 PPT

Classification of airplanes based on T1,T2,R1,R2,R3

3 purpose and configuration 1 3 CT

Factors affecting configuration T1,T2,R1,R2,R3

4 1 4 CT

Merits of different plane layouts T1,T2,R1,R2,R3

5 1 5 CT

6 Stages in Airplane design T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 6 CT

7 Designing for manufacturability, T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 7 CT

Maintenance, Operational costs,
Interactive designs.
8 Designing for manufacturability, T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 8 CT
Maintenance, Operational costs,
Interactive designs.
 Unit 2: PRELIMINARY DESIGN PROCEDURE
Data collection and 3-view
9 drawings T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 9 ML

weight estimation T1,T2,R1,R2,R3

10 1 10 CT
Torsion of thin-walled Open T1,T2,R1,R2,R3
11 1 11 CT
sections
Weight equation method T1,T2,R1,R2,R3
12 1 12 CT
Development & procedures for
13 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 13 EL
evaluation of component weights
Weight fractions for various
14 segments of mission T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 14 CT

Choice of wind loading and thrust

15 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 15 EL
Loading

16 Choice of wind loading and thrust T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 16 CT

Loading
Unit 3: OWER PLANT SELECTION

17 Choices available T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 17 EL

18 Choices available T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 18 EL

19 comparative merits T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 19 CT

20 Location of power plants T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 20 CT

Location of power plants
21 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 21 CT
Functions dictating the locations
22 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 22 CT
Functions dictating the locations
23 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 23 CT
Functions dictating the locations
24 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 24 CT
Functions dictating the locations
25 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 25 CT

Unit 4: DESIGN OF WING, FUSELAGE AND EMPHANAGE

Selection of aerofoil
26 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 26 CT
Selection of Wing parameters,
27 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 27 CT
selection of sweep, Effect of
Aspect ratio
Wing Design and Airworthiness
28 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 28 ML
requirements
V-n diagram, loads, Structural
29 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 29 CT
features
Elements of fuselage design, Loads
30 T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 30 EL
on fuselage, Fuselage Design.
Fuselage and tail sizing.
31 Determination of tail surface areas, T1,T2,R1,R2,R3 1 31 CT
 Tail design, Structural features,
Check for nose wheel lift off.
Unit 5: DESIGN OF LANDING GEAR AND CONTROL SURFACE
T1
Landing Gear Design 1 32 CT
T1
Loads on landing gear 1 33 CT
T1
Preliminary landing gear design 1 34 ML
T1
Elements of Computer Aided and 1 35 CT
Design
T1
Special consideration in 1 36 EL
configuration lay-out
T1
Performance estimation 1 37 CT
T1
Stability aspects on the design of 1 38 EL
control surface.
Mark Allotment for CO assessment:
Cos SE-I SE-II ASSIGN/ Lab Int* Lab Ext* END SEM
TUT
CO1 30 10 10 20 20
CO2 20 10 10 20 20
CO3 15 10 10 20 20
CO4 20 10 10 20 20
CO5 15 10 10 20 20
Total 50 50 50 50 100 100
* For IC and TP
Weightages

S. No. Type of Course Component Weightage

a) Sessional Examinations (Two) 35%
b) Assignments / Mini project / Seminars /
1 Theory Course (T) 15%
Tutorials etc.
c) End Semester Examination 50%
a) Internal Assessment 50%
2 Laboratory Course (L)
b) External Examination 50%
3 Integrated Course (IC) a) Sessional Examinations (Two) 20% 20%
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b) Assignments / Mini project / Seminars /

10%
Tutorials etc.
c) Practical (Laboratory) 20%
d) End Semester Examination 35% (T) + 15% (L)
a) Sessional Examinations (Two) 20% 20%
b) Assignments / Mini project / Seminars /
15%
4 Theory with Practical (TP) Tutorials etc.
c) Practical 15%
d) End Semester Examination 50%

Test Portions

Assessments Topic No. Weightage (%)

Sessional 1 1-16 20%

Sessional 2 17-31 10%

Assignments 1-43 20%

Other - -

End semester 1-43 35% (T) + 15% (L)

Course Coordinator Module Coordinator

Program Coordinator Head of the Department

Dean/SAME