MAE3401 Aerodynamics 2
Faculty of Engineering
MAE3401 Aerodynamics 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs MAE2402 and MAE2404 and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MAE3401
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MAE3401
3 units list MAE3401 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: And 12 credit points of engineering study at level two
Overview
This unit develops further your physical understanding and analytical skills by including compressibility effects and the viscous nature of aerodynamic flows and translates that into the ability to formulate, analyse and solve very general aerodynamic problems. It covers control volume analysis of steady, one-dimensional, linear and nonlinear compressible flows. Nozzle flows. Steady, supersonic, two-dimensional linear and nonlinear flows. Linearised compressible subsonic and supersonic flow. Introduction to transonic and hypersonic flow. Control volume analysis of viscous incompressible flow, boundary layer flow and free shear flows like jets and wakes, including momentum integral analysis, similarity analysis and similarity solutions of these equations as they pertain to wall-bounded and free shear flows. Application of this knowledge to simple design problems.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Formulate the equations governing compressible airflow, normal and oblique shocks and expansion fans using control volume analysis and the fundamental thermodynamic properties of gases
- 2
Apply the quasi-1D approximation principle to design supersonic nozzles (e.g. rocket propulsion), wind tunnels and diffusers.
- 3
Determine lift and drag on supersonic aerofoils using non-linear methods or linearised approximations as appropriate.
- 4
Determine the governing equations for viscous boundary layer flows, and apply these equations to calculate the drag due to skin friction in laminar and turbulent boundary-layer flows.
- 5
Determine engineering solutions for the aerodynamics of flight vehicles by synthesis of incompressible, compressible, inviscid and viscous flow theories
Workload and teaching
3 hours lectures, 2 hours of pratical/laboratory and 7 hours of private study per week.
Where it fits
MAE3401 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chris Davies
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Daniel Duke
- Professor Julio Soria
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MAE3401?
You need MAE2402 and MAE2404 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MAE3401?
MAE3401 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including MAE3405, MAE4965 and MEC4447. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is MAE3401 offered?
In 2020, MAE3401 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include MAE3401?
MAE3401 is part of Aerospace engineering.