Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN 2
Code AERO220
Coordinator Dr S Timme
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
Sebastian.Timme@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 5 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims
The build upon the basic Aerospace Design Exercise from year 1 of the programme to enable the students to analyse, discuss and design the components of a large civil aircraft and to lay the foundation for more detailed Aerospace Design in years 3 & 4.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to evaluate different aircraft platforms and assess their suitability against a set of requirements

Students will be able to perform a range of suitable calculation methods applicable to the early stages of an aircraft design

Students will be able to perform preliminary design of large commercial aircraft

Syllabus
1 

Lectures/computer labs and example questions will cover:

  • Analysis of customer requirements
  • Geometry definition and different configuration possibilities
  • Definition of Mass Properties
  • Basic aerodynamics sizing 
  • Basic structural design of aircraft
  • Propulsion system analysis
  • Flight performance analysis

Throughout the module, the learnt techniques will be used to perform the different stages of the Design Process.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Lectures with example questions

Lectures to provide background material and methods to allow Design Process to proceed

Practical - Matlab computer lab based sessions following lectures to reinforce learning and feed into the assessment

Help sessions for different stages of Design Process

Tutorial - Problem classes to discuss problems during project based assessment

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24
Lectures with example questions
  12
Problem classes to discuss problems during project based assessment
    12
Matlab computer lab based sessions following lectures to reinforce learning and feed into the assessment
48
Timetable (if known) Lectures to provide background material and methods to allow Design Process to proceed
  		        Help sessions for different stages of Design Process
  		 
Private Study 102
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  120  Semester 2 exam period  60  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Written Exam There is no reassessment opportunity,  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  25  Coursework set in week 6 of se  40  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Coursework to design aircraft following 'customer' specification; group work There is no reassessment opportunity, Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

The Key Texts provide the source material for the course and should be consulted by students who wish to obtain more context for the lecture material. 

The Recommended Texts provide a broad overview of some of the ''classic'' and more recent Aircraft Design text books.  These should be consulted by students who wish to read around the subject further and us alternative techniques to verify their design calculations.