Aerospace Engineering: Structures and Materials
Engineering principles for flying vessels, examining how materials and structural design create optimal strength-to-weight ratios for safe air/space travel
Engineering principles for flying vessels, examining how materials and structural design create optimal strength-to-weight ratios for safe air/space travel
This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of aerospace structures and materials, essential for aircraft and spacecraft design. Students will explore the structural and material design considerations from an aerospace engineer's perspective. The curriculum covers material properties, manufacturing techniques, fatigue analysis, load and stress calculations, and safety philosophies in aerospace structural design. Through a combination of online lectures, experiments (some of which can be done at home), quizzes, and design assignments, participants will gain practical insights into the daily challenges faced by structural and materials engineers in the aerospace industry. The course emphasizes the balance between performance and safety in aerospace design, teaching students to think critically about design choices and their implications.
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What you'll learn
Understand how aerospace structures are designed and the rationale behind specific choices
Identify materials used in aerospace and reasons for their selection
Explain loads and stresses that aerospace structures must withstand
Describe aircraft and spacecraft manufacturing processes
Understand safety philosophies in aerospace structural design and their impact
Create preliminary design solutions for structural design problems
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Graded assignments, exams
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to aerospace structures and materials, focusing on the principles of aircraft and spacecraft design. The curriculum is divided into eight parts, covering a wide range of topics essential to aerospace engineering. Students will learn about material properties and their behavior in different environments, manufacturing methods for aerospace materials, and the structural elements of aircraft and spacecraft. The course delves into load and stress analysis, material and structure selection based on performance requirements, and safety considerations in aerospace design. Practical aspects of aircraft and spacecraft assembly, including joining methods, are also covered. Throughout the course, students will engage in hands-on experiments, design assignments, and real-world problem-solving exercises. The course emphasizes the importance of balancing performance, safety, and durability in aerospace design, providing students with the tools to think critically about design choices and their implications.
Material Properties & the Environment
Module 1
Materials and Manufacturing Methods
Module 2
Aerospace Structures
Module 3
Loads and Stresses
Module 4
Selection of Materials and Structures
Module 5
Design, Certification, Fatigue and Durability
Module 6
Joining & Manufacturing
Module 7
Wrap Up
Module 8
Fee Structure
Instructors
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Pioneering Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing Expert at TU Delft
Dr. Jos Sinke, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Aerospace Structures and Materials in TU Delft's Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, is a distinguished expert in aerospace materials and manufacturing processes. With an MSc from TU Delft, Sinke specializes in metal alloys, hybrid materials like Fiber Metal Laminates, and composites, contributing significantly to industry-changing projects such as the application of GLARE in the Airbus A380. His research spans various innovative areas, including soft tool manufacturing, the Tailor Made Blank concept, and currently focuses on elastic responses of materials during manufacturing processes. Sinke's expertise is shared through his teaching of courses like "Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering" and "Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials," where he bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications. His work in developing production processes for the aerospace industry and metal workshops, coupled with his current research on spring back in sheet forming and distortions in laminated products, positions him at the forefront of advancing aerospace materials and manufacturing techniques, making significant contributions to both academic understanding and industry practices
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Aerospace Structures Expert Advancing Damage Tolerant Design
Dr. Calvin Rans is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology and an Adjunct Professor at Carleton University. His research focuses on understanding failure mechanisms in lightweight aircraft materials and structures to enable damage tolerant design. Rans aims to develop structures that fail slowly and detectably, allowing for timely repairs before safety is compromised. Recently, his work has expanded into additive manufacturing (3D printing), exploring how to certify novel weight-optimized structures produced through this technology. Rans teaches courses on solid mechanics, composite materials, fatigue and damage tolerance, lightweight structures, forensic engineering, and joining methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He was named TU Delft Lecturer of the Year in 2018 and awarded "Teacher of the Year" for the Netherlands in 2019, recognized for his inspiring teaching and continuous efforts to improve his lectures. Through his research and teaching, Rans strives to advance aerospace structural design by bridging fundamental materials science with practical engineering applications
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