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Course Name Structural Dynamics and Aero-elasticity
Course Code 25DT646
Program M.Tech. in Defence Technology
Semester 2
Credits 3
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Syllabus

Course Content:

Unit

Contents

Contact Hrs.

1.

Principles and methods of computational structural dynamics and vibration analysis.

8

2.

Introduction to dynamic analysis using the finite element method, Calculation of modal parameters.

8

3.

System dynamic response via mode superposition, frequency response, model reduction, and structural synthesis techniques, Fatigue analysis.

9

4.

Introduction to aero-elasticity, Aerodynamic Loading, Bending Moment, Sectional properties of Aerofoil, V-n Diagram,

8

5.

Basic theory of linear elastic fracture mechanics; strain energy release rate;

7

6.

Applications to delamination crack growth in polymer composite laminates, Damage tolerance issues in composites

5

Total

45

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives:

The course is intended to provide learning on the mathematics behind the computational analysis, Different methods of analysis, Mathematical modeling of the various phenomena related to vibration analysis, various failure criteria and theory related to elastic fracture.

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

  • Understand vibrations and fluid dynamics behind the aerospace system.
  • Understand of different design aspects related to loading in aerospace system.
  • Do the system dynamic analysis using finite element methods.

Text Books / References

References / Suggested Books:

  1. “Elements of vibration analysis”, by Leonard Meirovitch. Publisher : McGraw-Hill Inc.,US; 2nd edition (1 March 1986)
  2. “Finite Element Analysis Theory And Application With ANSYS”, by Moaveni Publisher : Pearson Education; 3rd edition (1 January 2011)
  3. “Mechanical Vibrations | SI Edition | Sixth Edition”, by Singiresu S. Rao. Publisher: Pearson
  4. “Elements of Fracture Mechanics”, by Prashant Kumar. Publisher : McGraw Hill Education.
  5. “Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity”, by Dewey H. Hodges and G. Alvin Pierce. Publisher: Cambridge University Press.
  6. Literature / books suggested by respective course Lecturers.

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