Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to the physical and analytical aspects of aeroelasticity.

Course Highlights

The breakdown of the course is:
1. Introduction to aeroelasticity and aeroelastic phenomena
2. Illustration of aeroelastic phenomena using simplified aerodynamic and structural models
3. Aerodynamic models for aeroelastic analysis
4. Structural models for aeroelastic analysis
5. Aeroelastic response to gust excitation
6. Aeroelastic models in state-space format
7. Aeroelastic aspects in the design of aircraft
8. Numerical aeroelastic calculations using custom-programmed software.

MAIN GOAL

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Learning Outcomes

After completion of this course, you will be able to:

• + Understand the physical processes which drive aeroelastic phenomena.
• + Be able to formulate and solve aeroelastic response and instability problems.
• + Be able to identify strengths and weaknesses of different aerodynamic and structural models for the analysis of a given aeroelastic condition.
• + Be familiar with the role of aeroelasticity in aircraft design.
• + Make design decisions.

Meet Your Instructor

Roeland de Breuker

Professor

Admissions

Entry Requirements

• + None.

Teaching and Assessment Methods

• + Lectures and voluntary assignments
• + Oral exam about course material and take-home assignment

Application Deadline: TBC

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

TBC